Suit Up

The groom's guide to Charlotte menswear shops

While rentals and department stores are always an option when it comes to outfitting the groom and his men, there is something to be said of the personal attention, added detail and impeccable fit of a final ensemble found at a local shop. While a shopping high is most often associated with a woman, I can guarantee your groom to-be will be equally ecstatic with the experience. Give him his moment to be doted on–and look ever-so dashing on the big day. Plus many local boutiques offer tuxedo rental for those in need who don't wish to make the investment. That said, we've created a handy guide to the Queen City shops for suiting. Make him an appointment, bring his favorite beer to the store and let him have his day in the limelight. 

Abbeydale 116 W. 4th St. (704) 737-4274

Brands: In-house

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm

Bruce Julian 8128 Providence Rd. (704) 364-8686

Brands: Haspel, Haupt, Ike Behar, Calvin Klein, Lipson, Joseph Abboud

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm Sun 1pm-5pm

Fairclough & Co. 102 Middleton Dr. (704) 331-0001

Brands: Hilton Oakloom, Samuelsohn, Corbin, Oritsky, Burberry, Oliver

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm

Paul Simon 4310 Sharon Rd. (704) 366-4523

Brands: Hugo Boss, Hickey Freeman, Ike Behar, Corneliani, Jack Victor, Carrot & Gibbs, David Donahue

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat9am-5pm and by appointment

Taylor Richards & Conger 6907 Phillips Place Ct. (704) 366-9092

Brands: Allegri, Billy Reid, Brunello Cucinelli, Boglioli, Canali, Martin Dingman, Hamilton Shirts, Incotex, Kiton, New England Shirts, Santoni, John Varvatos

Hours: Mon-Fri10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm

Tom James 1927 S. Tryon St. Ste 105 (704) 334-5301

Brands: In-house

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm

William Wilson 109 W. Morehead St. (704) 269-8869

Brands: In-house

Hours: by appointment

{Photo by Crystal Stokes from Fall 2013 issue of Charlotte Wedding}