Where do you shop?

jdlea · 07-21-2009, 10:13 AM

I recently graduated from college and I'm now in a job where I'm required to dress business casual everyday. I have a lot of Polos, but I've been buying more and more button downs because I think they're a little more professional.

So, I'm just wondering where everyone goes to buy work clothes. Feel free to throw out where you get your jeans, T's, what have you.

I've found myself shopping at J. Crew and Brooks Brothers (hell yeah, corporate discount) more and more. I will still hit department stores if they're having a sale, but I'm just wondering...what's your go to?

MTK · 07-21-2009, 10:21 AM

Kohl's most of the time. Good prices and they usually have some sort of sale going on.

mredskins · 07-21-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Kohl's most of the time. Good prices and they usually have some sort of sale going on.

+1 awesome place for business casual. I don't Jos Bank for suits either. I use to buy really expensive suits but now I don't have to wear suits to work anymore.

Target is not bad either or TJ Maxx.

BleedBurgundy · 07-21-2009, 10:21 AM

for work, Banana Republic or any of the department stores (around here it's Boscov's, Bon Ton, etc.)

BDBohnzie · 07-21-2009, 10:41 AM

Being a guy of the larger persuasion, I usually shop JCPenney's Big & Tall. Since I work in a casual setting, I have about 20 polos right now that I can rotate between and a few pairs of jeans. For my every other week trip to our Corporate office, I have a few pairs of dress pants and some button downs (Stafford, JCPenney's house brand, makes a very nice, affordable dress shirt).

Jeans wise (and other clothes that I don't get at JCPenney), I stick with Old Navy, American Eagle and Dickies. I've even found some half way decent stuff at Walmart as well.

firstdown · 07-21-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Being a guy of the larger persuasion, I usually shop JCPenney's Big & Tall. Since I work in a casual setting, I have about 20 polos right now that I can rotate between and a few pairs of jeans. For my every other week trip to our Corporate office, I have a few pairs of dress pants and some button downs (Stafford, JCPenney's house brand, makes a very nice, affordable dress shirt).

Jeans wise (and other clothes that I don't get at JCPenney), I stick with Old Navy, American Eagle and Dickies. I've even found some half way decent stuff at Walmart as well.

I'll have to agree with the Stafford dress shirts and they also have a nice solection of dress pants. If you catch their sales it hard to beat their quality and prices. I have found if you buy cheap you get cheap and end up spending more money in the long run replacing stuff. I'm not talking top dollar just good average quality.

BDBohnzie · 07-21-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I'll have to agree with the Stafford dress shirts and they also have a nice solection of dress pants. If you catch their sales it hard to beat their quality and prices. I have found if you buy cheap you get cheap and end up spending more money in the long run replacing stuff. I'm not talking top dollar just good average quality.

Yep, I wait for the Stafford stuff to be on sale and take advantage. When I was wearing a shirt and tie every day, it would take me a good 9-12 months of weekly wear before one of their dress shirts would have to be replaced. I usually wear Haggar or Van Heusen dress pants, but do have a pair of Stafford and they are nice.

jdlea · 07-21-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Yep, I wait for the Stafford stuff to be on sale and take advantage. When I was wearing a shirt and tie every day, it would take me a good 9-12 months of weekly wear before one of their dress shirts would have to be replaced. I usually wear Haggar or Van Heusen dress pants, but do have a pair of Stafford and they are nice.

Definitely agree with that. I'm all about Haggar for pants and I believe some Van Heusen as well.

saden1 · 07-21-2009, 12:19 PM

Eddie Bauer for the genes and casual attire, Nordstrom for business casual look and summer getup, and Men's Warehouse for the suits (no better place for practical and affordable custom fitted suits) .

mredskins · 07-21-2009, 10:44 AM

JcPenny is a good choice too. Their American Living collecting is by Polo and it is really nice stuff, IMO.

KLHJ2 · 07-21-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

JcPenny is a good choice too. Their American Living collecting is by Polo and it is really nice stuff, IMO.

Ditto, I ususlly shop at JC Penny, they usually have a pretty good selection of reasonably priced suits.

SmootSmack · 07-21-2009, 10:52 AM

Banana Republic mostly. Target for more casual wear

Sample sales are kind of a big deal out here in NYC. I can stand going to those maybe two or three times a year. But you can get good deals. I don't know if they have them elsewhere.

GhettoDogAllStars · 07-21-2009, 01:02 PM

I'm shoppin' at Sears, 'cause I don't buy at the Gap.

JLee9718 · 07-21-2009, 01:48 PM

I find name brands at Ross's and Marshalls at a much cheaper price.

Trample the Elderly · 07-21-2009, 02:01 PM

I shop at three places.

1) Goodwill. A lot of people will wear an outfit for one night and then donate it. They usually have a lot of good stuff that is very cheap. When I first moved over to professional clothing I bought a weeks worth of clothing for under a hundred dollars. They have special days too where everything is even cheaper.

2) Consignment shops in the swank part of town (West-End). I shop here for the same reason as I do Goodwill, although the swank-jank consignment shops have better clothes.

3) J.C. Penny's on family day. You can't beat 1/2 price on clothes that have already been marked down.

07-21-2009, 10:13 AM	#1
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Where do you shop? I recently graduated from college and I'm now in a job where I'm required to dress business casual everyday. I have a lot of Polos, but I've been buying more and more button downs because I think they're a little more professional. So, I'm just wondering where everyone goes to buy work clothes. Feel free to throw out where you get your jeans, T's, what have you. I've found myself shopping at J. Crew and Brooks Brothers (hell yeah, corporate discount) more and more. I will still hit department stores if they're having a sale, but I'm just wondering...what's your go to?

07-21-2009, 10:21 AM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Where do you shop? Kohl's most of the time. Good prices and they usually have some sort of sale going on. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-21-2009, 10:21 AM	#4
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Where do you shop? for work, Banana Republic or any of the department stores (around here it's Boscov's, Bon Ton, etc.)

07-21-2009, 10:41 AM	#5
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Where do you shop? Being a guy of the larger persuasion, I usually shop JCPenney's Big & Tall. Since I work in a casual setting, I have about 20 polos right now that I can rotate between and a few pairs of jeans. For my every other week trip to our Corporate office, I have a few pairs of dress pants and some button downs (Stafford, JCPenney's house brand, makes a very nice, affordable dress shirt). Jeans wise (and other clothes that I don't get at JCPenney), I stick with Old Navy, American Eagle and Dickies. I've even found some half way decent stuff at Walmart as well. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

07-21-2009, 12:19 PM	#9
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Where do you shop? Eddie Bauer for the genes and casual attire, Nordstrom for business casual look and summer getup, and Men's Warehouse for the suits (no better place for practical and affordable custom fitted suits) . __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

07-21-2009, 10:44 AM	#10
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,801	Re: Where do you shop? JcPenny is a good choice too. Their American Living collecting is by Polo and it is really nice stuff, IMO. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

07-21-2009, 10:52 AM	#12
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Where do you shop? Banana Republic mostly. Target for more casual wear Sample sales are kind of a big deal out here in NYC. I can stand going to those maybe two or three times a year. But you can get good deals. I don't know if they have them elsewhere. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-21-2009, 01:02 PM	#13
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 42 Posts: 2,762	Re: Where do you shop? I'm shoppin' at Sears, 'cause I don't buy at the Gap. __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

07-21-2009, 01:48 PM	#14
JLee9718 Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 573	Re: Where do you shop? I find name brands at Ross's and Marshalls at a much cheaper price.

07-21-2009, 02:01 PM	#15
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 47 Posts: 2,906	Re: Where do you shop? I shop at three places. 1) Goodwill. A lot of people will wear an outfit for one night and then donate it. They usually have a lot of good stuff that is very cheap. When I first moved over to professional clothing I bought a weeks worth of clothing for under a hundred dollars. They have special days too where everything is even cheaper. 2) Consignment shops in the swank part of town (West-End). I shop here for the same reason as I do Goodwill, although the swank-jank consignment shops have better clothes. 3) J.C. Penny's on family day. You can't beat 1/2 price on clothes that have already been marked down.

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