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I've always liked the Chandler Mall location, as they're bigger than many other stores and always keep a decent variety of stuff. Although I preferred the much more convenient location on Ray Road (that has since closed), this is the next best option.
Be warned, experiences with sales clerks may vary. I'm a firm believer that you don't truly know how something will fit until you actually wash it. I've received multiple reprimands before about how they generally don't accept returns that have been washed, but they'll make an "exception" in my case. Then again, if the clothes were good quality, should it really make a difference if it's been washed a single time?
They've recently tampered with their men's size system, which forced me to re-experiment with what works and what doesn't. They already had a good three-size system, so I'm not sure why they decided to reboot it.
Nevertheless, their non-iron shirts are excellent for dressy occasions. Additionally, you can easily get a few good years out of their chinos, polos, and jackets. The salespeople usually know enough about the updated sizes to at least point you in the right direction.
Shoes, on the other hand, are a different story. I used to buy penny loafers here. They'd wear out every year like clock-work, so I'd just replace them with identical models on an annual basis. I eventually got tired of the expense and invested in similar styled loafers from Pay Less. They cost about 50% less than BR loafers and have yet to show hardly any signs of wear after a year. For this reason, I definitely don't recommend their shoes for durability purposes.
Like all BRs, don't bother buying new items unless there is a 30% or 40% off sale. Unless you like raiding the clearance rack, there's no point in visiting the store unless they're offering deep discounts.
This style of clothing isn't for everyone, but if your fashion sense is a bit on the conservative but sensibly modern side, I'm sure it'll do just fine.
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