Tailors in Hanoi for business travelers

Start with how many days you have. On a short trip, Đức Nhật Tailor finishes most suits and shirts in 24 to 72 hours: one reviewer paid $250 for a two-piece suit, and shirts cost 1,500,000 VND (about $59) each. Several reviewers had a full suit from Tailor VAZIO suits in 24 to 48 hours, and one customer paid US$260 for a single suit there. At Đức Nhật a 1-star review describes a rushed fitting and a trouser pocket that was never fixed, so check every detail at the last fitting on a fast order. At Danva a business traveler paid US$250 and called the quality for that price unbeatable; most suits there take 2 to 4 days.

If you can stay longer, the slower shops add fittings and handwork. A three-piece at Tailor Bros starts around US$265 and takes three to five days with two or three fittings, while a fully hand-finished suit runs about US$500 or more and one reviewer recommends three to four weeks. At Carlo Pham suits cost roughly US$400 to US$500 and take one week to 12 days, and Pham Brothers needs about a month. Văn Hùng Tailor, known for dressing embassy and government staff, costs more and takes 3 to 7 days off-season.

For work shirts, check the fabric before you commit: at Village Silk Tailor three reviewers found few plain cottons and linens in the shop, and several bought cloth at a local textile market instead. 18 of the 34 ship abroad, and several keep your measurements on file, which makes it easy to reorder shirts once you are home. For prices across the city, see the Hanoi tailor prices guide.