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| - I think my story is similar to a few here: naive clothing buyer, new to Toronto, on a budget but needing work clothes.
I don't recall the experience being all that bad. The sales guy I worked with was nice enough--not really pushy. In fact, he was pretty honest about the fact that they just did not have my size.
The store does feel a little cluttered--this is certainly not Rosen's!
I forget what I ended up with but it was only a few garments. The pants needed to be altered and some mistake was made with the one pair I still have. They were nice Strellson's--the pair of slacks I now wear when I can't wear jeans to something but the weather is crap.
I am unsure how good the deals are. You won't overpay here but I don't know if you are getting any kind of serious bargain. It seems like they work on buying a lot of last season's items and passing on the discount to you.
I would not go to this store for a suit. Well, I would maybe come here before Moore's or Tip Top.
But would I ever return for anything? Maybe. If I was in the area, and there was a particular thing I was looking for, such as a black sweater, I might pop in. Otherwise, it is kind of an experience, much like Honest Ed's, that everyone in Toronto should try once.
A comment on those "5 suites for $x" and similar deals. Men, please don't go for this. Don't repeat my costly mistakes. Look, anything that is being advertised based on price is just not going to be high quality. Items of very high quality are rarely ever on any kind of serious sale. And a suit NEEDS to be high quality. The first reason for ever buying certain items should NEVER be "because I got a good price." A suit is high up there on the list. Chances are that a hiring manager, people you want to date and your clients are going to be able to spot a cheap suit. You don't want to be that guy in the cheap suit. Besides, does anyone other than politicians and Bay Street boys really need 5 suits? Do yourself a big favour. Save up some money ($1,500 is a good start) and get a properly made bespoke or MTM suit. Navy blue or charcoal grey. Goes with everything. Next suit can be the other colour if you find you need more than one. Very few of us really do. Take time, build your wardrobe carefully and thoughtfully. A well made suit will last a long time--clothes shouldn't be bought and worn as disposable items.
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