First, full disclosure--I know nothing about clothing, other than it's what I put on every day and that's a very good thing, especially when I go outside the house! But I was fortunate to have a dear friend who really knows her stuff and the folks at DXL.
Walking into the store was nothing special at first glance. We were greeted immediately by Jennifer, the Assistant Store Manager. This young lady knows her stuff.
I was in the market for a suit, shirts, casual pants and a belt. We moved over into the suit area; Jennifer and my friend set to work. Like many men of my generation (early Baby Boomers), my esthetic taste is wanting, to say the least. But Jennifer had focused in on a couple of coats and I tried them on. Not perfect fits, so she called Irwin, the tailor. This gentleman took a look and shook his head--it just wasn't me. He poked around in the racks for a minute and came up with another choice. It was a perfect fit (this was without measuring me, it was all by eye)--"elegant," Irwin said. I must say, I agreed. And it was half price! The pants needed tailoring and Irwin started naming the things he was going to do to make them not only fit better but be more comfortable as well. This gentleman is a craftsman; they are few and far between nowadays.
Meanwhile, my friend and Jennifer were busy finding the other things on my list. In and out of the dressing room--this one too large, that one too small. But finally everything was collected and tried on. Hey--this is hard work!!!
All in all, this was an excellent experience; and I hate to shop for clothes (and most other things, actually). But thanks to my friend, Jennifer and Irwin, an hour and a half flew by without me noticing it. A stroll around the store revealed a large inventory and in sizes that would be difficult to find elsewhere. The quality of everything I saw was excellent and even though it's over 60 miles from my home in Kerrville, it's was well worth the trip.
If, like me, you're a portly (don't you just love that word?) gentleman, DXL is the place to go. I found quality, kindness, attention to detail, and putting the customer first. And friends, it just doesn't get any better than that! read more