MEN.. i need your input!!!

[TheProject]

OK guys... I am in the process of opening my own business.. a men's clothing store as well as my own men's clothing label..

i was hoping for some input on your shopping experiences and needs..
any or all questions you guys could answer for me would be greatly appreciated!!!

1) average size in shirts and sleeve length, pants and length???
2) how much do you normally buy in one particular store? item count.
3) casual or work?
4) favorite thing to buy?
5) types of socks you prefer?
6) favorite brands? designer and lower end...
7) do you shop alone or with your wife/girlfriend?
8) do you like boutiques or big department stores?
9) loose or fitted clothing?
10) favorite type jacket?

THANK YOU FOR ALL WHO PARTICIPATE IN THIS THREAD!!! Karma will be given to all those with quality answers!!!

luv super

I changed jobs recently, which required me to buy a whole new work wardrobe. I bought everything in one place, and didn't even realize what I was spending until I was done.

I wear a 17.5" 34/35 in shirts. I've noticed that in that size, some manufacturers include a LOT of extra material in the front, presumably because if your neck is that big, you're a fatass. Shirts that don't have an assload of extra material are nice.

I usually wear a 34/34 pant, (I'm 6') but my slacks are always tailored to some extent.

A lot of the time, I drag spatts along with me...she's my fashion advisor, but having someone in the store with a good eye for colors is good too.

Also, this may not be a high-fashion thing, but no-iron dress shirts are a godsend. I hate ironing.

 

[Y_lifter]

Originally posted by supergirl

1) average size in shirts and sleeve length, pants and length???
Large as I usually don't buy dress shirts with the separate neck/sleeve lengths. I think shirt was 16 - 33 Pants 34/30

2) how much do you normally buy in one particular store? item count.
3-4 items

3) casual or work?
Buss casual for Work/ Dress for Church

4) favorite thing to buy?
Nice POLO/GOLF shirts.. My wife loves ties.

5) types of socks you prefer?
Solid colors only, thicker material

6) favorite brands? designer and lower end...
Tommy, Bugle Boy, Lands End, Jos a Bank, J Crew

7) do you shop alone or with your wife/girlfriend?
Wife, as she has all the good taste..

8) do you like boutiques or big department stores?
Dept Stores

9) loose or fitted clothing?
Loose but not baggy.

10) favorite type jacket?
Lightweight Sport Coat

 

[Zebo]

Hey, good luck with opening your store.

1) average size in shirts and sleeve length, pants and length???
18 - 35, 34 inseam, 32 waist. It pisses me off to go to a store and there be nothing but XXXXXL.

2) how much do you normally buy in one particular store? item count.
3 - 4 items

3) casual or work?
Both and seasonal. Have a golf clothing section, maybe.

4) favorite thing to buy?
shirts and ties

5) types of socks you prefer?
Something that doesn't make my feet sweat.

6) favorite brands? designer and lower end...
No real favorites. If I like what I see and it fits....

7) do you shop alone or with your wife/girlfriend?
Alone. A cute sales girl helps tremendously.

8) do you like boutiques or big department stores?
Boutique? Boutique? I don't understand....j/k

9) loose or fitted clothing?
Fitted

10) favorite type jacket?
Light Sports Jacket / nice leather jacket

 

[HighIntensity]

Supergear

 

[notoriousQQ]

carry clothes for us tall guys.

 

[Lumberg]

These days I only wear black...all black.. jeans and basic shirts.

Its a finding myself thing...

That's cool. I'm not going to make any jokes about your supposed age since I have met you and you're not that old. But it's cool to see someone as established as you still "finding yourself."

 

[Y_lifter]

That's cool. I'm not going to make any jokes about your supposed age since I have met you and you're not that old. But it's cool to see someone as established as you still "finding yourself."

He IS that old, he just doesn't look like it apparantly...
When you FIND yourself please let me know because I'm still looking for myself myself.. ..

 

[hondacbrfi]

Good luck with the business! I think you have to look at what the people dress like in the town you are going to be opening your store(S). I am up in the NYC area and around here, casual wear seems to be the norm. From tshirts from deisel and urban outfitters to business casual collared polo's. I work with about 60 20 something year olds and all they wear are jeans and tshirts, that goes for what I see when walking around manhattan. Can't go wrong with a great line of well fitting t shirts that look nice so they can be dressed up with accessories.
I am a 30x32 in pants, 40 jacket and like to shop in stores that are well lit, and not pushy. I prefer the smaller stores, you can find great stuff that isn't worn by everyone. I hate shopping with other people, I feel rushed.
Best of luck to you

 

[Lumberg]

I'm still looking for myself myself.. ..

me too, I guess I forgot to say that.

 

[The Shadow]

1) average size in shirts and sleeve length, pants and length???


2) how much do you normally buy in one particular store? item count.


AVERAGE WOULD BE 34-44 WAIST 30-34 LENGTH...i PERSONALLY WEAR A 33/34...IF THE LEGS ARE LARGE ENOUGH. 18.5/35 IN SHIRTS AND GENERALL A 48 SPORTS JACKET.

I GENERALLY WAIT FOR A SALE AND BUY 3-4 WHATEVERS....EXCEPT SHOES
3) casual or work?

BOTH - MAINLY CASUAL AS I WORK IN A LAB
4) favorite thing to buy?

SHOES OR TIES
5) types of socks you prefer?

BELIEVE IT OR NOT SILK FOR DRESS
6) favorite brands? designer and lower end...

KENNETH COLE
7) do you shop alone or with your wife/girlfriend?

ALONE
8) do you like boutiques or big department stores?

BOTH
9) loose or fitted clothing?

LOOSE FOR WORK - FITTED FOR PERSONAL
10) favorite type jacket?

THIN LEATHER