11 Best Tailors in Phuket

As you can see, most of them are on Patong beach, but you will find them even on the smallest beach in Phuket. Note: Many tailors state that they can make you a suit in 24 hours. Allow at least 2 or 3 days and multiple fittings if time permits; you will get a much better job done, so don’t start the process at the end of your holiday.

It is also worth knowing that you can bring a photo of a dress, a suit or even just trousers you saw in a magazine and ask the tailor to do the same for you. Best of all, you can pick the colour and the material you like. If you didn’t bring a photo, the shops always have piles of fashion magazines for you to browse, so sit down, take your time and pick your dream suit. A word of warning: the finished outfit doesn’t always look like the photo you saw in that magazine! First, your body may not be as tall and slim as that handsome model from the catalogue, or the tailor is not as good as he pretends to be! And this is where picking the right tailor becomes crucial.

Suits or dresses done here may be cheaper than in your country, but remember that the material you select (usually cashmere, wool, Thai silk or cotton) defines your suit’s or dress’s final cost. Remember that a cheap fabric may never look as good as an expensive one. On the plus side, once a good tailor has your measurements, you can order more once back home!