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An independent men’s clothing boutique in Downtown Arlington since 1972 — custom clothing, fine menswear, and a master tailor who has been with us for twenty years.
Arlington, Texas · Serving DFW
An Oasis, not a department store.
We have been at the same address on West Street since 1972. Wally Hardin walked in that year and bought the business in 2000. Everything we do runs through a fitting room and a tape measure — custom and made-to-measure clothing, a deep floor of off-the-rack menswear across every category, and full in-house tailoring.
Three generations of Arlington men have bought their first interview suit here, their wedding tuxedo, and the sport coat they still reach for twenty years later. We are independent and family-run, not a chain and not a rental counter. Esquire has named us one of America’s top men’s shops two years running, though what that recognition really reflects is simpler: we would rather know you than sell to you.
The Private Label
Built to your measurements. Built to your taste.
Suits, tuxedos, sport coats, dress shirts, trousers, jeans and shoes — specified fabric by fabric and cut to you. Roughly six weeks from first fitting to delivery.
Explore the Private LabelWhat we do
Six ways men use this shop.
Custom & Made-to-Measure
Suits, tuxedos, sport coats, dress shirts and trousers cut to your measurements under The Man’s Shop Private Label.
Learn more → 02Tailoring & Alterations
Enrique, our master tailor, has been in-house for twenty years. We alter what we sell — and what you bought somewhere else.
Learn more → 03Formalwear & Black Tie
Tuxedos sold, never rented. Off the rack this week, or custom in about six weeks.
Learn more → 04Weddings & Groomsmen
Grooms, groomsmen, fathers of the bride and groom — coordinated and fitted properly.
Learn more → 05Wardrobe Consultation
An extensive off-the-rack floor across every category, planned with a clothier who keeps your sizes on file.
Learn more → 06Women’s Made-to-Measure
Custom women’s suits, blazers and trousers, built for her measurements, and dialed in to her style.
Learn more →Inside the shop
The floor, the fabric, the fitting room.
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Appointments preferred · Walk-ins welcome
Book your appointment
Choose the clothier you would like to work with. In-store, or by Zoom, FaceTime or Teams if you are out of town.
The conversation
You tell us the occasion, the budget, and what has never quite fit right before. That is usually the most useful ten minutes of the appointment.
Measure and fabric
We take your measurements, pull cloth, and talk through construction, lapels, and how you actually plan to wear the thing.
Fittings
Custom garments run about six weeks from first fitting to finished piece. For a wedding or a dated event, earlier leaves room for a second fitting without a rush.
Haberdasher · Ladies’ Made-to-Measure
Patrick Milligan
Furnishings, sportswear, and the women’s made-to-measure program.
Book with PatrickStore Manager & Buyer · Custom Clothier
Austin Roberson
Custom suiting, tailored clothing and product procurement.
Book with AustinPrefer to talk first? Call (817) 265-1116 or see all appointment options. Parking fees waived for clients.
Common questions
Before you come in.
The questions we are asked most often, answered plainly.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome during store hours. That said, if you want dedicated time for a custom fitting or a full wardrobe consultation, booking ahead with Patrick or Austin means the floor is yours.
How long does a custom suit take?
Plan on several weeks from the first fitting to the finished garment. For a wedding or a specific event, start earlier than you think you need to. It leaves room for a second fitting without any rush.
Do you tailor clothes I did not buy here?
Yes. Enrique, our master tailor, works in house and regularly alters garments bought elsewhere. Bring it in and we will tell you honestly whether it is worth altering.
Do you rent tuxedos?
We do not rent. We sell and custom-make formalwear, including tuxedos and dinner jackets. For men who attend more than one black-tie event a year, owning usually costs less over time than repeat rentals, and it fits properly.
Do you carry women’s clothing?
We offer a made-to-measure program for women, covering suits, blazers and trousers.
What does it cost?
It depends on fabric and construction, and we will always tell you the number before anything is ordered. We carry a genuine range, and there is no pressure to buy at the top of it.
Something we have not covered? Call the shop on (817) 265-1116, or read the full list of questions.
On the floor
Brands we stand behind.
A deliberately short list. We carry what fits well, wears hard and can be altered properly.
Visit us
Downtown Arlington, since 1972.
- Address100 S. West Street, Arlington, TX 76010 — a few blocks from the UTA campus
- Phone(817) 265-1116
- HoursMonday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sunday
- ParkingAvailable — fees waived for clients
- ServingArlington, Fort Worth, Dallas, Mansfield, Southlake & the DFW metroplex