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[G-Man]

Overall I think we have it pretty good in Victoria. Just need more density, more people and a good LRT. Oh and food trucks. Our shopping is pretty good compared to cities our size.

[Matt R.]

How about they teach BC Transit what the Compass card is and how it already exists and works.

[Mike K.]

Our shopping is pretty good compared to cities our size.

That must make Nanaimo ultra good then 🥳

I wish I was kidding, but where do men buy clothes in Victoria outside of Walmart, Mark’s and Da Baye? The hiking stores and Complex?

[Sparky]

^ The Bay.

[Matt R.]

W and J Wilson just got a fresh shipment of suits in. Mostly red and white, sizes from xl on up.

Moores has some great shirts, lululemon has some great pants, check out the Commission line for every day wear that isn’t jeans. Duer brand is sold online and also at Robinson’s - not just outdoor gear.

Edited by Matt R., 17 December 2022 - 07:06 PM.

[LJ]

Kirkland - fine clothier to the masses.

[Nparker]

...where do men buy clothes in Victoria outside of Walmart, Mark’s and Da Baye?

https://outlooksformen.com/
https://www.tiptop.ca/
https://www.mooresclothing.ca/

[Barrrister]

Go to Oak Bay for men's clothes. WJ Wilson or Hughes.

[Mike K.]

Yeah. It’s not easy finding menswear in this town that isn’t either dress wear, hiking/workwear, or for older men. Casual clothing is very limited.

We don't even get the good stuff that Da Baye sells in Vancouver or Toronto.

[Barrrister]

I always liked shopping at Harry Rosen in Toronto and there is a really good one in Vancouver. 

[G-Man]

LoJo has like four awesome mens clothing places. There are more but four that I go to browse fairly regularly. These are all casual clothes places. The Bay is decent though I will admit that when in Vancouver, including the trip in the blog post I hit up the Bay mens dept there. It is amazing. 

[lanforod]

Marks is decent for just comfortable jeans and shirts.

[Mike K.]

^yes, Marks is quite amazing, for what it is.

My thing with LoJo is that’s where everyone goes who is looking for something that isn’t among the top 10 staples (Bay, Marks, etc).

It’s tough to be unique in this town. As soon as you find a line of clothing and a boutique that carries something neat, it’s not long before you’re at a party and two other guys are wearing your shirt.

[Ismo07]

^yes, Marks is quite amazing, for what it is.

My thing with LoJo is that’s where everyone goes who is looking for something that isn’t among the top 10 staples (Bay, Marks, etc).

It’s tough to be unique in this town. As soon as you find a line of clothing and a boutique that carries something neat, it’s not long before you’re at a party and two other guys are wearing your shirt.

 

Most shop online now...  You will be fine shopping LoJo...

[Mike K.]

Speaking of which, I was at a bar just last week, and the bartender and I were wearing the same sweater, lol.

Oh, Victoria.

[Ismo07]

Speaking of which, I was at a bar just last week, and the bartender and I were wearing the same sweater, lol.

Oh, Victoria.

 

Who wore it better?

[Mike K.]

The guy who got his on LoJo, of course!

[Sparky]

Just got a chance to read the Sidewalking Vancouver piece G-Man. The thing that jumps out at me the most was the superb photography. 

 

Thank you for that.

[AllseeingEye]

That must make Nanaimo ultra good then

I wish I was kidding, but where do men buy clothes in Victoria outside of Walmart, Mark’s and Da Baye? The hiking stores and Complex?

 

There is a well known men's formal wear right downtown - sells formal wear and suits of every style, tux, tailored shirts, kilts and argyle jackets if you want to be daring - but its masonic owned and you need to know the secret handshake particularly if you want a "deal". Of course if we showed that mode of recognition to you then VV would rather quickly be needing a new Head Man 

 

Otherwise for places not requiring top secret clearance I second Moore's, Big & Tall if you are - you know - big and/or tall. Or as suggested definitely check out Harry Rosen if you happen to be in YVR and want to go upscale. Make sure there is lots of room on your CC if you opt for the latter

Edited by AllseeingEye, 19 December 2022 - 05:21 PM.

[Matt R.]

The guy who got his on LoJo, of course!

Those Amazon basics sweaters are great!