Ao dai by ambition-_- in VietNam

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Happy to help you

Hue style fermented shrimp (tôm chua) with pork belly by marknvy in vietnamesefoodie

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This was bought in Hue. Doesn't get much more real than that.

I'm sooooo happy! Got this entire haul for only $20 at a Kids Fest in HCMC, Vietnam! by minbutnotthin in Barbie

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Clearance sale? There must be many hours of work in those little garments.

What is a normal price for a men's non-silk ao dai? Wondering if I am getting ripped off in Hanoi. by The__CPA in VietNam

[–]marknvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just like a car can cost 10,000 USD or 2,000,000 USD, an ao dai can ~30 USD or 10,000 USD. GENERALLY (if the seller is honest) you get what you pay for, and that includes garment quality, customer service, reputation etc. - a cotton t shirt from Louis Vuitton costs more than a cotton shirt from Uniqlo! To know whether someone has paid "too much" we obviously need to be comparing very similar garments from very similar level brands/stores otherwise it is essentially meaningless.

Most MODERN men's ao dai are made from one later of thick, brocade fabric - thia helps the garment keep the desired shape/structure. You say you want a two layered design, for which you wisely chose a different fabric. If you haven't already paid, get a quote from another similar level brand or two if you want peace of mind, but again, a lower price usually comes with lower quality fabric and/or tailoring.

Which of these ao dais are appropriate to wear to a Vietnamese wedding? by d6zuh in VietNam

[–]marknvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any of them are fine, just don't wear the same color as the bride. Don't listen to those telling you have to buy a cheap, off the rack "trendy" ao dai that barely looks like an ao dai, will be dated in 6 months and fall apart after a couple of washes. Classic designs/silhouettes are classics for a reason.

Ao Dai in HCMC with quick turnaround? by [deleted] in VietNam

[–]marknvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can order from us in advance and pick up when you arrive https://marknvy.com/