I recently visited Louis Thomas looking for a suit for a friend's wedding, and I had the pleasure of working with Tom. From the moment I walked in, Tom was incredibly welcoming and helpful. He gave expert advice on fit, making sure both jacket and pants were tailored perfectly. He made the whole experience enjoyable with his humor and stories of the shop's 80-year history, and made me feel comfortable and confident in my choice. We had looked at a few other retailers around SF/Marin, but none were as helpful or had the quality of suits available as this store. If you need a suit or custom tailoring, I highly recommend working with Tom at Louis Thomas. read more

Just visited Louis Thomas to rent a tuxedo and had a wonderful experience. Brianna patiently assisted with the taking of measurements as well as explaining the jacket/vest styles and accessories. Also observed her engage customers who were ahead of us and she handled each with grace and professionalism. Will definitely be patronizing this shop in the future. read more

Wow this really place really goes above and beyond for customer service! Thank you Thomas!

Working with Thomas Malvino at Louis Thomas Corte Madera was hands down one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. He made the entire process smooth, easy, and personal. From the first fitting to the final touches, Thomas genuinely cared about helping me feel great and look my best. He wasn't pushy at all, just knowledgeable, thoughtful, and completely focused on what I wanted. He also helped one of my groomsmen get his suit and made that process seamless too. This is the best suit I've ever bought, and I honestly feel like it's something I'll wear for the rest of my life. It made my wedding day feel even more special. You truly can't put a price on this kind of experience and result. I'll absolutely be going back to Thomas any time I need a new suit. read more

Tom really saved the day with my last minute request. I needed a suit in two days for a wedding and he made the impossible possible in what seemed like effortless fashion. Got me exactly what I was looking for and was very courteous and knowledgeable. Clearly loves what he does, cares for the customers and the community. This family owned business has been serving Marin for generations making sure we all look sharp no matter the occasion. I had so many compliments on my suit. Thanks Tom. I'll be in to get the pants hemmed soon. read more

The owner Tom has a great sense of current and upcoming styles and trends. He makes the right suggestion, and lets you know what works and what doesn't. I buy all my everyday clothes from Louis Thomas, and my wife approves! :) read more

My only regret is that I did start shopping at Louis Thomas long ago. Quality products, knowledgeable people.

Lovely options that remind me I'm a gentleman of class and taste, ha ha... but seriously, everything I bought from this place I still wear, 20 years on... and that makes this place my favorite stop, when I want to treat myself to the best and feel grand... - bravo! read more

I was there today and had a great experience. I HATE shopping for myself. They made it painless and offered tons of great suggestions on what goes with the items I was buying. Of course, that led to me spending more money, but I am very happy w/ my purchases. Thanks guys. read more

I needed a nice suit for a wedding and wanted better quality and more knowledgeable service than what I was likely to find at a department or lesser store. I went into LT with little and outdated knowledge, and sure enough, Toni and Brianna couldn't have been more helpful! I told them about the venue and my initial ideas of what I was looking for, they provided guidance from there. The process was entirely comfortable, remarkable given that I hadn't been exactly at-home in a suit previously. I left with a nice Jack Victor suit and a few extras and will be back shortly for a jacket. I would suggest visiting LT rather than a store where you're much less likely to find real quality in the products and service! read more

It is known fact, based on scientific study, that when men put on a Tuxedo there is one question that universally comes to mind: what kind of person could possibly have thought this was a good idea at the time? James Bond and Fred Astaire aside, few men really look comfortable wearing the garment. The reason is they can't avoid the thought that they look nothing like 007 but instead bear more than a slight resemblance to penguins. Whatever, this is where I came to rent one of these for a recent formal event. The process couldn't have been easier, for which I'm grateful to Brianna for the right look: très spiffy. I had always assumed the "Tux" is a sartorial descendant of some sort of work uniform originally worn by waiters, butlers and gentleman's personal aids. As it turns out, after doing a bit of legwork researching this history, I'm more familiar than I could have imagined with its origin. Or to be more exact, I know a bit about the origin of the name itself, this so-called "Tuxedo". Although I didn't know about this at the time, it was originally named for Tuxedo Park, a toney, quite small village in Orange County, NY where wearing one first made it a fashion statement. As to "at the time" it so happens that in another life while living in nyc I got friendly with one who was born there, and spent a few weekends meeting the parents at their stately (being kind here, "gaudy" also comes to mind) mansion inside its spear-gated entry. I didn't wear my Tux on these occasions though, which is likely the only reason things didn't last. There is one thing I do like about this suit, related to its popularity during the depression-era 1930s; perhaps it has occurred to you as well. Throughout this period Americans were a despondent bunch, many were out of work and down to their bottom dollars. But there was widespread hope for better to come. People were attracted to symbols of future posterity, like Fred Astaire movies wherein a stylish everyman lives in elegant settings, wearing a Tuxedo, seemingly all hours of the day. The Tuxedo became very popular during this period, even if you weren't from its namesake village. Thinking on how this style related to the public's wish for better days, I am reminded of something else I am particularly fond of: what came to be known as Streamline Moderne. This was a look inspired by public interest in certain newly developing aerodynamic and industrial objects like airplanes which seemed to portend a chance to move forward out of this depressed period. Streamlining spawned all sorts of architectural and design elements that incorporated the look of getting on ahead into various objects, ones that in many cases would never move an inch: refrigerators, irons, vacuum cleaners, furniture. With the right exterior curves and holes, all were made to appear as though they were going somewhere (in life) fast, or so they were made to seem. Anyway, as to my Tuxedo from Louis Thomas, this went well as could be I returned it the next workday and won't likely need another for quite awhile. Maybe if throw in an Aston Martin and Walther PPK I'd do this more often. read more

Magnificent shop, these fine gentlemen will transform your teenager into a fine looking young man dressed to the nines like James Bond or the Kingsman, and during a pandemic! It was almost mission impossible to get our son out of the house and off the Xbox. During the pandemic, almost all teenage boys looked like they were homeless or Moses with quarantine beards - yikes LOL! And Moses was physically an extremely handsome man. Our son actually chose the suit to match his school colors, since they weren't having Prom, it was for Senior portraits. My husband and I were extremely pleased with how dapper he looked. Even our son was surprised looking in the mirror; he didn't realize he can clean up so well. Thomas has a keen eye for exquisite suits and tuxedos. He also has a store in Petaluma. The staff are patient, professional and attentive. Our son's suit was tailored to fit his linebacker size. The transformation was astonishing! I highly recommend buying and/or renting all your fine men's wear at this local shop in Corte Madera and further up North in Petaluma. Such stores are hard to find, and Men's Warehouse doesn't need the business. We rented this time around, as our son is still a growing boy. I will definitely return in the near future to purchase custom-tailored suits for the men in my life. Whether it's a wedding, Prom, graduation, promotion, birthday, Bar Mitzvah, any occasion, Louis Thomas will take care of you. I hope our son will appreciate us one day for this, perhaps when he becomes a parent. 'Til we meet again ~ cheers & see you on Yelp (SYOY)! #supportlocalbusinesses read more

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Thomas Malvino (store owner) is the rudest person! I visited Thomas Malvino's store to buy a tuxedo for my wedding, wanting to support a local business as a Marin native. I went with my parents, excited to try on tuxedos for the first time. Andrew, a helpful employee, assisted me with measurements and suit jackets. While I was being measured, Thomas, the owner, approached my mother and rudely told her she should go to Macy's, implying that this store was not Macy's. My mother, who speaks little English, initially thought he was joking and complimented the store in her broken English, saying it had better quality suits. I continued trying on suits and found one I liked, but then my mother told me that Thomas had been extremely rude, saying if we weren't buying anything, we should leave. I was skeptical at first, thinking she misunderstood, but my sister confirmed Thomas's rude comments. I decided not to give my business to such a rude store owner. When I told Andrew I was going to keep shopping around, Thomas, in a condescending tone, said, "Of course you are." He wouldn't even make eye contact with me and continued, saying, "If you're not going to buy anything, why did you people even come into the store?" Rather than making a scene, I shook Andrew's hand, thanked him for his help, but made it clear I wouldn't be purchasing a tux from this store due to Thomas's behavior. I don't know if he was rude because we were speaking Spanish but I will no longer shopping here. read more

Louis Thomas Fine Men's Apparel - Men's Clothing Near Me - Corte Madera, California

I was just in this store for my husband who has bought many items from this store over the years. When we came in to get an alternation from a tuxedo bought at Nordstrom. They did a previous alteration so we thought ok we would stop there first to see if they could help us again. There was a man named rob looked at the tab and basically dismissed us. Their other employee Brianna was very nice. She deserves a raise for having to work next to the AH that we dealt with. But was super sweet and gave my husband the name of a Taylor. Luckily I already know one and we went there. If you ever need help go see the beautiful Sadie from spotless cleaners. She does an amazing job. We will Never spend money in this place again! read more

Men's stores are a dime a dozen and most of them do not have the best selection of clothes, they are geared to older men with no taste. This store has it all, it is on the expensive side but they have good quality clothes and have a great selection. Joel was a big help and not pushy at all. My husband (who's a picky fella) found an outfit + shoes. I'd say that is a success. We will 100% go back again! Thank you Joel. read more

Probably the RUDEST sales people (or owners?? Hoping owners wouldn't act like this?!) we could ever come across... I wish I could give them zero stars. Came in because my brother is interested in getting a suit for his wedding. They made fun of his wedding venue and they made fun of the color suit he was interested in and totally belittled him. Please don't shop here, there are so many awesome apparel shops to spend your money at where the staff will actually care about their customers. On their website they say -- "Our knowledgeable staff is happy to help with any questions you may have." Louis Thomas, you may want to remove this sentence so people don't actually think your staff is going to be friendly and helpful. I would hate for other people to waste their time, like my brother did. read more

I came in to get fitted for an upcoming wedding and was immediately impressed by that high level of customer service I was provided. Truly a wonderful experience carried out by genuine professionals who were happy to attend my needs and also gave me great advice on suits for my work attire. Looking forward to going back! read more

Louis Thomas is a gem of a shop in Marin - finely curated assortment of mens' clothing and accessories for today's casually elegant lifestyle. We were treated to personalized attention, honest feedback, and expert recommendations by Alan, and the store's owner himself, Tom. This is a family-owned business with clear pride of ownership over multiple generations. My husband purchased a great sportcoat, pants that were tailored for him in a couple of days, and a couple of silk ties for an important business trip. I am glad he found the gentlemen at Louis Thomas to help him select foundational pieces that will make him feel his best, most confident self. read more

Incredible rude & disinterested help when we walked in on Sunday afternoon. Instead we went to Nordstrom men's shop and spent a ton of money, where there is much better help and selection. read more

EXCELLENT customer service! We live out of town, ordered a tux for our daughter's wedding. The owner, Tom called us and left a great voicemail assuring me how they could get us all set up in a short time. We went to the Corte Madera store today, even though Tom had said it was no problem to head to Petaluma on Wednesday. Brianna and Al were both working and both helped us pick out a tux for rental, fit my husband perfectly and took such great care of us. We walked out with the rental tux, with sleeves hemmed by Brianna while we took a 5 minute stroll around the beautiful plaza. Highly, highly recommend this store for any men's apparel or tux rentals. We left saddened that we may not need another but will be recommending to all we know. Thank you! read more

The service, professionalism and timeliness went above and beyond my expectations. I rented my wedding tux from them and they were so helpful. Before I went to Louis Thomas, I tried black tux (one of the worst experiences I've had with men's apparel) and Indochino (felt like the fast food of tux/suit buying). Neither place was personable or helpful in guiding someone with limited knowledge to get a tux with the right look and fit. The moment I walked into Louis Thomas, I felt like a friend. Everyone was extremely nice and accommodating as well as knowledgeable, plus they have a high quality selection for the same prices as the online rental options, which were cheap. I got all my questions answered with a professional opinion instead of "it's really how you like it"-Indochino. The only thing I was disappointed with when it came to dressing the men in my wedding was that I didn't have the groomsman get their suits from Louis Thomas. Take it from someone who never posts on Yelp (ever), I would recommend Louis Thomas to anyone looking to rent or buy. They know their stuff and if you need a reliable outfit for a big occasion, I wouldn't go to anyone else. THANKS GUYS! read more

Surprised this place has so many great reviews. Here was my experience. I visited the shop to rent a suit one week before I needed it. It arrived in a few days, but the pant size was incorrect. The gentlemen at the front angrily exclaimed "well, someone f*cked up!", and was aggressive and annoyed with me for the remainder of our exchange. The full suit finally arrived the night before my event, and I had to go out of my way to get it in time. When I returned the suit, I didn't bring the bag it came in with me. The same guy was once again angry and aggressive, and charged an extra twenty dollars for the missing bag, yet didn't point out anywhere in the contract I signed that I was expected to return it. The suit fit fine, but for the price, (more than twice as much as I have paid to rent a very fine suit that fit better) and poor customer service, I imagine you could find a much better deal and experience elsewhere. read more

I've had a wonderful experience at this store. I'm getting married and decided with a few months to go that I'd like to wear something nicer than my standard suit. Rob was my primary salesperson, and he was just phenomenal to work with. He really knows his stuff, he's a great listener, and he helped me pick out a beautiful tuxedo. After ordering, the tux arrived within a week and now alterations are underway. The whole process has been easy and efficient. Tom also weighed in with helping me to evaluate which tux to get, and after it arrived, figuring out the fit of the tux. This isn't a cheap place, but the quality matches the price. Rob has also been kind enough to explain a bunch about formal clothing to me throughout the process - what to look for in shoes, what studs and cuff links to get, how styles have changed over time, etc. I highly recommend the both of them, and this shop, to anyone looking for formal attire! read more

A very good experience here at Louis Thomas. As a reluctant guest at a high-end wedding in San Francisco, I needed a very smart tuxedo very fast. Putting the act off until the last minute (hoping that the wedding would go away) I eventually bit the bullet and arrived at this store one weekday evening. From the moment I explained what I needed, to walking out the door with a complete, perfectly-fitting outfit, I was treated like a prince, given excellent advice, and transported through the measuring and fitting process with absolute ease. Indeed, the person helping me pretty much took one glance and started to come out with what I needed in terms of style and size - and she was 80% accurate before using a measuring tape! Very charming, excellent service, good pricing, and PLENTY of compliments at the wedding itself. Very happy to return here the next time I need to rent, or perhaps even buy a tux. read more

We called this store to see if my husband could rent a suit for a funeral that was four days away. The person that answered the phone was so incredibly rude that I wouldn't have believed it if I had not heard it myself. He acted like he was personally offended that we needed a suit for a funeral and we had the nerve to bother him with our request. Luckily, we came across 'Clothes Fit Menswear' in (Ignacio) Novato. The owner of this store treated us with compassion and respect. Clothes Fit Menswear came through for us and did such a professional job that we decided to purchase the suit, in addition to the shoes, belt, shirt, socks and tie. If you feel like being treated poorly, then Louis Thomas is your place to go. If not, check out Clothes Fit Menswear in Ignacio. read more

I rented suits for my wedding here. They did a tremendous job! Suits fitted perfectly, the people that work here are very accommodating and friendly. I received lots of compliments about the way the suit looked. Highly recommend this place! read more

This place is wonderful. We needed tuxedos for my two sons - they are ring bearers in an upcoming wedding. They were endlessly patient and got my two year old and four year old perfectly fitting tuxedos (both don't fit standard sizes so this was a feat). They have an excellent eye and selection. The customer service is next to none. And it's a family business. Can't wait to come back! read more

Louis Thomas is a small family shop, but they do a great job. They've helped me with tux rentals since I was in high school, and recently they're helping me set up rentals for my groomsmen. The shop is clean and well ordered. Their selection is tailored toward the well-groomed Marin man, meaning they mostly carry high-end brands (for rentals too) and don't bother with cheap clothing that won't make you look your best. Louis Thomas puts the Men's Wearhouse to shame. read more

I called and Thomas told me over the phone that I could get a Texido rental for my sons prom from 139 and up Tom was straight to the point not Sacree sweet .... I could've save money by going to the Men's Wearhouse but I wanted to support local businesses read more

I was looking for a suit for my wedding, and Louis Thomas completely came through for me. Great quality suits, along with a very knowledgeable staff that is both friendly and not pushy. The tailoring is quick and not sloppy at all. Whether you are looking for a suit to buy or rent, I highly recommend Louis Thomas. read more

I had hands down the worst experience I've ever had with a retailer in my life when renting my son's tuxedo at Louis Thomas. I, very respectfully, shared that I was unhappy with the fit (which was disappointing with jacket sleeves inches too short and a huge collar on his shirt). The older man managing the store proceeded to verbally attack me in front of a store of customers. Maybe he was having a bad day but someone so volatile has no business serving clients. I run a business and know what it takes to build clientele, so don't share feedback like this lightly. read more

Wow. What a terrible experience. This shop was used for tuxedo rentals for a good friend's wedding. Out of six tuxedos rented, three of them had major flaws. My vest had lipstick stains all over the front and two of the guys received pants that were - no kidding - more than 12 inches off in length. Sadly comical in some ways, but not really on the day of the wedding. Just a major cause of unnecessary stress. To make things worse, the treatment we received from the staff was unreal... rude, unapologetic, and unhelpful. When we went to return the suits, the store was not open on time and we waited outside for 20 minutes until someone finally showed. Terribly run business. Never, never again. read more

I was part of a wedding party. This store was selected based on availability of the colors selected for the groomsmen to wear. My experience began at the time of measurements. Tom and Jessica did a great job in taking measurements for 9 groomsmen, all without an error. ALL our tuxes fit perfectly! I could not be happier with my experience. They were very professional and their service was excellent. They even brought out a tv set so we could watch football while we waited! I'll be shopping there again soon. read more

My husband started a new career in sales and needed to trade his carpenter jeans and faded black rock t-shirts for a business casual wardrobe. With warmth, humor and patience, the owner and the sales person (Jessica) educated us about current men's fashion, what works with my husband's body type and helped us pick out the staples of a well-made, good-looking wardrobe for work and play. We could not be more grateful! read more

This is my go-to mens shop whenever I have enough money to escape from Kohls. The service is exceptional, and they go the extra mile to take care of me. The selection is exquisite and i always leave satisfied. The belts are to die for, and I don't think I have bought a belt anywhere else in years. Please don't stop at the negative reviews, but give this place a try. This is my first Yelp review, too. read more

Great store with great clothing, my husband loves shopping here! What's better than what they sell is the personal attention given to shoppers and how well Tom and the crew know how to find the right styles and fit to make you look your absolute best! I wish there was a women's store like this! read more

Needed an all white suit for wedding 2 days before event. After searching a few places, only Louis Thomas Fine Men's Apparel was able to make it happen. They showed great customer service and accommodation to all my needs. They were even able to overnight ship the suit to a different state to where the wedding was being held. Thomas was exceptional, thank you for everything. I definitely recommend & would come back! read more

Tom was awesome. My tuxedo fit perfect and I love it. If you're ever looking for a place for tuxedo rentals I strongly suggest that you consider this place. Great customer service especially from the ladies at the front desk. read more

We rented vests for our wedding at Louise Thomas in Corte Madera. Service was fair when we prepaid. but we got our what we ordered and they were ready for pick up and great quality. Returning them however SUCKED! We got their 15 minutes before the mall closed after calling to let the sales woman know we were on our way. She was rude but that wasn't the bad part. The store had a back in 10 minutes sign on the door with the lights on. After 40 minutes, the mall was closed and still no one was there. We had the security guard call them and ended up leaving them with the coffee shop next door. Then we had to call them to confirm that they had received them. We weren't impressed! read more

Really bad service. Came in on a "busy" day and they didn't help me for twenty minutes because they were tired...there was no one in the store at the time. If that wasn't enough, some not very smart person charged my credit card a ridiculous overdraft that has really messed with my bank statement. Nice people, but they really fail at running a smooth tux rental program. read more