What are your opinions of Jos A Bank?

[EL72]

Originally Posted by Nantucket Red

The only person to be a stalwart fan of JAB was Kaspar the Friendly Troll in all his various incarnations.

Originally Posted by Joseph K. Bank

I think that many of the people who criticize Jos. A. Bank have not actually been in their stores or tried on the garments sold there; but they are rather reacting to things they have heard from friends or co-workers who may not think it is cool to shop at such a conservative minded place.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by EL72

Judging from his other posts, I think our new friend could have a promising career as a Men's Image Consultant.

 

[Countertenor]

Originally Posted by EL72

You know, I've always wondered what people would use that smilie for.

 

[Countertenor]

Originally Posted by robbie

JAB doesn't have any sportscoats smaller than 38

Yeah, and the shoulders on those suckers never seem to be any less than 19".

With that and their 42" chest measurements, I wouldn't recommend JAB for anyone with less than a 39" chest.

 

[Jim]

Their dress shirts (spread collar) are good. Nice patterns, high collars, and they don't skimp on the fabric.

 

[JeffC]

Originally Posted by taxgenius69

Their signature gold suits at discount are a great value. They are half canvassed and can be found for $250 - $450.

Since this thread got bumped to the top...they are onsale for $250 today. Be warned though, once you order one thing from them you'll never stop receiving the catalog.

 

[Young Scrappy]

We have on in Philadelphia. I got a couple shirts. I can't complain.

 

[kitonbrioni]

I find that, say, Filene's Basement has better values.

 

[Erick]

Hard to beat for their x-long selection, so I'm heavily dependant on them until I can afford MTM. Just ordered my first signature gold, so I'll see how that compares to the other suits I've gotten from them.

 

[overdog]

I own one of their lower line signature gold suits (retail price $995, not the super 120s wool) and am satisfied for the $250 I paid. For a Joseph Bank suit, it is actually pretty slim fitting, although the shoulders are heavily padded. I also tried one on of the super 120s suits and they were definitely not as slim. I think I read somewhere that the $995 suits are super 110s.