South Bund Fabric Market

Of course bargain, but also keep in mind that the shopkeepers will take extra care of you and special requests if you're not too pushy. Getting a tailor you can trust in the long run is worth it.

This is one of the best places in Shanghai to get fabrics for low prices. Some of the products you'll find are Chinese and Thai silk , as well as cashmere, wool, and cotton. Open from 8:30 am to 6 pm.

Barter like no ones business, but Do your research before you come so you know what you should be paying so you don't offend.

CHINEESE GOVERMENT WILL ALWAYS PROTECT CHINESE! But ag least a i can help some people here! PLEASE SPREAD OUT THIS INFORMATION! NEVER BUY ANYTHING AT PLACE N 129! Joice and Rita! They cheat!!!

The place to be when u r looking for a good fitting suit or shirt . There are even some shops how can provide u a "German Dirndl".. Suits start at 500RMB Shirts from 90RMB

Bring an image of your favorite drapey designer dress to Stall 300 Xu Hong Ya has a large stock of Chinese silks and silk-cotton blends.

Excellent place to make your rich (or maybe not so rich) fashion desires to become real without spending a fortune if you know what exactly you want

Jack at #132, came recommended to me by an Italian friend who only wears suits. I recommend him in turn, great fabric selection, well made, perfect fit first time . definitely going back.

Jennifer @ #237 is the best! $110-150RMB for shirts , $220-260 for pants. Bring your favorites to replicate. Comp'd delivery for bigger orders.

One of Shanghai’s famous fabric markets for both locals and expats. Be advised to carry along cash, in case card machines don’t work.

Michael & Tina - stall 126 have the best bespoke men's suits, shirts

If you're planning to get any custom tailoring in SH, this is a great fabric market . it's on the low-end of custom, but great for ideas. Some more on custom tailoring : http://bit.ly/sbb1jb

Store 371 is pretty good for men's shirts . Yes, you can haggle shirts down to 80 RMB but I find paying 100 RMB (even 120 maybe the first time) gets you a better long-term investment

I pay 100RMB for shirts ...30RMB for scarves and 150RMB for cotton pants. Booth 261 has always done a good job for me. Being a copy shirt/pant and it helps.

127 first floor great for dresses and reasonable prices...tell them ;)

Get your buttons at A-Fu Buttons, no. 381 (3rd floor). Much better selection than the place they always take you on the 2nd floor. Lots of horn & shell buttons available

I make my shirts , pants, suits and jackets from 325. I'm 1.9m tall and very large frame. Love his cutting! Makes u feel confident wearing your clothes !

Judy at stall 252 is amazing. She's made me a flawless wardrobe!

Get that tailored suit for your summer internship. Or a qipao , or a tangzhuang. Anything, really! Read more

You want a good 3 piece suit? Hit this place up and goto location number 243 on second floor, ask for Carrie. Be smart and bargin for the right price.

Room N 129! NEVER DO ANYTHING THERE! they took the money for the suit, made it all wrong, and didnt want to give money or suit back!!!

See lady on 3rd floor no. 373 fabulous garments made, make sure you are measured properly though. Cant wait to go back in Nov.

Stall 190 are very nice, speak good english ans don't start at stupidly high price when bargaining. I had 2 qipaos made, great fit first time no need for altering .

267 best suits, Nancy is the best for making any fashion dresses

Custom tailoring : Our European friends repeatedly use (& r satisfied wif) d services of shop 252. Look for Judy (judyclothes@hotmail.com)

Yes bargains can be found but so can disappointment. In general you get what you pay for (unless you've been ripped off). For mens shirts Jennifer (237) is hard to beat, 100-150 RMB per shirt .

shirts around 100-120rmb, suits with 2 pairs trousers around 600-700rmb, leather jackets 900-1400rmb... for my medoum-large build! ENJOY :)

Mary at shop 152 (first floor) is really friendly , speaks great English and is good value . Tell her Oli sent you for friendly rates ;)

Find Ray on third floor, room 349. He serves directly to your hotel room. Bought 3 tuxedo jacket , pant and 2 shirts total 1800.

My tailor has a shop there and creates wonderful clothes.Pay attention, not all the tailors are good, you have to know the best ones and speak at least a little Chinese otherwise you'll pay more

The guy at store #255 will yell at you if he gets your measurements wrong. Go there if that's the kind of experience you're looking for!

'My Tailor ' on the ground floor is great! Haggle hard with little Linda!

If you want shirts that fit perfectly the first time, go to Lin at 146

Works best if you bring clothing to copy. Leave time for possible alterations

HIGHLY recommend Michael & Tina (Floor 2, Room 202), if you appreciate quality!

#383 sorted me out with suit, shirts and jackets . Ask for fang fang.

Good there and get a suit or nice jacket

Don't use shop 301/302 unless you are prepared to come back at least twice to have it done right - and it takes a week each time. Quality is terrible so check all seams. Right first time - not here!!

Lowest price you can get on a men's dress shirt is 80RMB (they'll start you at 120RMB). Lowest on a 2-piece suit is 450RMB (they'll start you at 600RMB or more).

How much would we expect to pay for a tailored suit for my husband? and what is reasonable?

Go to Jennifer and joy on second FL, stall 237. They do a great job and speak English.

When you need a tailor-made suit in Shanghai

Got 5 silk ties for 100 rmb. Have lasted a year so far with no problems at all.

cheapest place for tailormade clothing . you get what your pay for is the rule.

Jojo at stall 134 is great for suits!

Bargain the silk tie kits down to RMB20, if you're buying more than one. Use gifts for dressy gentlemen.

Wow the amount of choice is overwhelming

Store 322 does great fitted shift dresses Mrs Obama style- ~350 depending on material

Nice market

Affordable Suits and shirts .... Paid rmb650 for my suit pretty decent