Hm Yelp, it's technically "Mark's," cuz as they say "Less work wearhouse, more you."
Anyways... first of all I've got to give Mark's major credit for changing their company brand and products and boy am I happy they did! When I was a business student and I thought about clothes I thought RW&Co., Reitmans, Smart Set, etc. My problem with these places? First of all: polyester. Wearing polyester means clothes clinging to my skin and my hair look like I stuck a fork in the toaster. The other problem: I'm too short for regular length pants, and too tall for petite.
Now that I'm actually looking for work I decided to give Mark's a chance. I'm not going to say Mark's is perfect, they don't have the biggest selection and some seasons when I've gone it felt like the clothes only suited an older generation, but most of the time, I tend to find something nice. My most recent expedition was a complete success and has put so much faith in me I'm itching to go back. Along with the usual waist size their pants come in four length options along with numerous styles of fit, AND they're cotton, as are a number of their items, so I'm happy. They don't necessarily have extreme business clothes (For instance, I'd like a blazer) but the product they have is sufficient enough and, more importantly, their maintenance is practical! Those rain proof hoodies they have are also super cool too, and many months ago my mom told me they have hoodies that are good to -15 temps but I never actually went looking for them, which is a shame.
The service here is generally average, I rarely get greeted when I walk in the door (possibly the set up makes it difficult for the staff to notice?) and typically staff members can only be found at the cash wrap, not really on the floor which can be problematic if you need help. In the past I remember there being no one anywhere. The location is pretty good too, not very far from a train station and easy to drive to.
All in all, if you're looking for clothes, business or casual, don't count Mark's out, it's not just for trades workers anymore. read more