How much does a suit cost at TO Design and Tailoring?
Reviewers paid around 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 VND (about US$40-60) per piece at TO Design and Tailoring, for dresses, tops and trousers. One customer put it at US$35-75 per piece for clothes they felt would cost US$100-200 in the US.
Prices are fixed and transparent, so there is no haggling, and reviewers note there is no surcharge for paying by card, unlike other Hoi An tailors they mention. One customer had a dress from home repaired at no charge. For typical figures, see the Hoi An tailor prices guide.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| custom piece (dress, top, trousers, general) | around 1,000,000-1,500,000 VND (~$40-60) per piece; one reviewer quoted $35-75 USD per piece for items they felt would cost $100-200 in the US |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does TO Design and Tailoring take?
Most orders at TO Design and Tailoring are ready the same day, the next day or within 24 hours. One 9-piece order was finished within a day with time left for revisions, and a custom order of suits, a shirt and a trench coat quoted at 2 days was delivered in 24 hours.
There is no formal multi-fitting process: several reviewers say their clothes fitted at the first try, with quick free adjustments when needed. Free hotel delivery is common, and the owner has dropped off shirts in person. One corrected jacket was sent ahead to a customer's next hotel in Ho Chi Minh City; no review mentions shipping outside Vietnam.
What 60 reviews of TO Design and Tailoring mention most
Praised
- Quality of the finished clothes62% here · 46% across Hoi An37 of 60
- Friendly, patient staff57% here · 59% across Hoi An34 of 60
- Careful fittings, fit right35% here · 40% across Hoi An21 of 60
- Fast turnaround32% here · 41% across Hoi An19 of 60
- Good advice on style and fabric22% here · 22% across Hoi An13 of 60
- No pressure to buy20% here · 7% across Hoi An12 of 60
- Copied a garment or photo well15% here · 8% across Hoi An9 of 60
- Wide choice of fabric10% here · 8% across Hoi An6 of 60
Complaints and caveats
- Pricier than other tailors12% here · 2% across Hoi An7 of 60
Counted from the 60 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of TO Design and Tailoring; one review can mention several things. The mark on each bar is the share across 11,366 reviews of 170 tailors in Hoi An.
What customers ordered at TO Design and Tailoring and what they paid
| Order | Paid | Ready in | Fittings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nine pieces in linen | $35–75 per piece | a day, with time for revisions | — | |
| Tops in cotton and linen | around 1–1.5 million VND per piece | — | — | |
| Two bespoke linen suits, a shirt and a linen trench coat | — | 24 hours, delivered to a hotel in Lang Co | — | |
| Men's shirt and trousers, plus a women's shirt, trousers, suit trousers and vest | — | 24 hours, delivered to the hotel | — | |
| Linen co-ord set | — | 24 hours | — | |
| Linen trousers | — | 3–4 hours | — | |
| Two linen tops and a linen dress | — | same day, a few hours | — | |
| Two custom dresses | — | 1.5 days | — | |
| Three pieces, including a remade dress | — | 2 days | — | |
| A men's suit, a women's suit and a dress | — | within a day | — |
As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.
Who TO Design and Tailoring is best for
TO Design and Tailoring suits couples and families who want linen clothes with a designer's eye, and anyone put off by pushy shops: reviewers say they could browse and try things on without any upsell. Staff named in reviews include Tien, Hong, Vien and Hum, and the shop also works with cotton and cotton blends.
Reviewers walked in without an appointment and were served the same day, and most orders are ready within a day, which makes it workable even on a short stay. Its strength is linen, so if you want something else, ask what fabrics they have.
- Tiennamed in 9 reviews · owning the shop, design ideas and personal hotel drop-offs
- Hongnamed in 3 reviews · measuring and choosing colours that suit you
Before you order at TO Design and Tailoring
- Paying by card costs nothing extra here, where many Hoi An tailors add 3%; two reviewers point this out.
- Prices are fixed, so there is no haggling, and several reviewers say they sit a little above other tailors in town.
- The shop works mostly in linen and keeps finished samples you can try on and then have altered or made to your size, instead of picking from a catalogue.
- Ask for Hong if you need help with colour; reviewers credit her with picking shades that suit their skin tone.
- Problems found after you leave Hoi An can still be fixed: one customer's linen jacket came out short, and a longer one was made and shipped to Ho Chi Minh City at no charge.
Real photos from TO Design and Tailoring customers
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TO Design and Tailoring compared with nearby tailors in Hoi An
If TO Design and Tailoring isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO Design and Tailoring | — | — | Same day | 5.0 (169) |
| Co May Tailor Hoi An | 50 m | — | Next day | 4.9 (166) |
| Son Boutique | 100 m | — | 6 hours | 4.5 (126) |
| Yaly Couture Exclusive | 120 m | — | 2–3 days | 4.9 (1,442) |
| Izi Tailor 1 | 160 m | — | 24–72 hours | 4.8 (154) |
| Lusi Tailor Shop | 160 m | — | 3–5 hours | 5.0 (2,615) |
| Huong Xuan Tailor | 160 m | about $196 | 24–48 hours | 4.9 (998) |
How to get to TO Design and Tailoring
TO Design and Tailoring is at Phan Châu Trinh, an easy walk from the Ancient Town — the map above has the exact spot. If a driver or a tout tells you it's "closed today", it isn't: that's a commission pitch. You can call ahead on +84905755146.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
TO Design and Tailoring: frequently asked questions
How much does TO Design and Tailoring charge?
Around 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 VND per piece, about US$40-60, according to reviewers. TO Design and Tailoring uses fixed prices with no haggling and no surcharge for paying by card.
How fast is TO Design and Tailoring in Hoi An?
Most orders are ready the same day, the next day or within 24 hours. One 9-piece order at TO Design and Tailoring was finished within a day, and finished clothes are often delivered free to your hotel.
Is TO Design and Tailoring pushy?
No. Reviewers often contrast TO Design and Tailoring with pushy shops elsewhere in Hoi An, saying they could browse and try things on without pressure or upselling.
