J Press

If you’re looking for a traditionally styled suit, J. Press should be your first choice. I also am a fan of their ties as well. Even though they have multiple locations, they still feel like you’re visiting a local business, as opposed to being part of a giant international conglomerate.

Register on-​line an watch for the sales, one of which is before Father’s Day. Recently got 25% off on two Fred Perry polos… yay! While Brooks Brothers continues to drift off course into the sea of trendy-​ness, J Press stays true to their style and their customers.

Pure class and they fail to conform to the trends. I love that! They know what they do best and they’re going to stick with it. This store is considerably bigger than the Cambridge, MA, store.
The ties here are almost all regimental striped. The belts are all made in the US.
Do this: Pick up one of their famous pocket flap Oxford Shirts. They’re under $ 100, made in the USA (in Mass to be exact), and occasionally go on sale. Your new Oxford cloth shirt won’t ever go out of style and with how they are made you’ll probably out grow it before it dies on you.

Stellar service, excellent conversation (ask Donald for war stories of midcentury menswear in D.C.), and classic menswear. It’s rare to find a menswear store in DC that is not only not pushy for the men buying, but also respects the women who may be accompanying them on the shopping trip (neither condescending nor treating them only as adjuncts to men). I like this place.

J Press is an ultra traditional clothing store with an impressive selection of authentic preppy attire. They say that they are similar how Brooks Brothers used to be.
In addition to their lines of clothing they carry Alden Shoes sold by a very friendly, knowledgeable, and non-​pushy staff. For just under $ 600 you can own some equine leather loafers handmade in New England.
With classical music and classic decorations it’s a very pleasant shopping experience.

I’ve been in here a few times. I haven’t bought anything substantial – some accessories and a raincoat – but I have been very satisfied with the quality.
Service is good too, but a couple times I’ve experienced what I think is some unseemly commission-​sniping between the associates. The last time I was in there, I was greeted by one associate, and then a second one, an older man (who has helped me before and is really cool), came over and started to assist me. The first associate promptly walked over, literally interrupted the conversation I was having with the older man, tapped the man on the arm, and the older man walked away. He then started a new discussion about pocket squares with me.
Look, I understand that sales associates work for commission, and I imagine it gets competitive. But the customer shouldn’t have to witness it. I thought the second associate was rude and unprofessional.

Great service bar none. I can’t afford to often shop here but when I do, the salesmen have always remembered me by name as soon as I walk in the door. This store is based in New Haven, CT but has shops here as well as in Cambridge, MA, NYC, etc. I love their clothes, very Ivy. Strongly recommended.

They are slow on doing the alterations but I have to say that they have some really classic clothes.
Their pants aren’t as crotchy as Brooks Bros, classic looking suits without the fupa pants, so I like that.

This is the bastion for classic New England inspired mens style. While I’m not a huge fan of everything their they have great scarves and fantastic socks. They also have great basic oxford button down shirts in a number of colors.
If you’re looking for funky and fashion forward, this probably isn’t the place you’re looking for. However, if you need some solid basics in your wardrobe, or warm new scarf then they are a great destination.
Oh yeah, and if you’re a fan of Gossip Girl, J. Press is the purveyor of the infamous Chuck Bass checkered silk scarf.