Austin's Best Men's Clothing

Where Austin’s high-powered movers and shakers get their high-dollar threads.

Reviews:

• “The Only place to go in Austin for men’s clothes”
• “Simply the Best place to buy a suit in Austin”

Tips: Texas clothier is nestled by a tree-filled courtyard in the multipurpose complex Gabriel’s Court.

The Texas Clothier or email The Texas Clothier

Contemporary fashion boutique offering work, casual and cocktail apparel for men and women; accessories like jewelry and handbags available.

Reviews:

• “Cute!”
• “It’s Not Soho!”
• “the most beautiful clothes”
• “very good”
• “Great Atmosphere”

Tips: Park for free in the garage at City Hall on Second and Lavaca (30 minutes only).

Estilo or email Estilo

King khaki and fashionable separates dominate at this casual-clothing outlet store.

Tips: Gift cards are available for purchase in a variety of increments, and can be used at any Gap store.

Gap Outlet

Be a trendsetter without looking like you’re trying too hard.

Reviews:

• “Best shopping for men’s clothing in Austin!”
• “Ehh…”
• “Hip Style for Hot Weather”
• “Right On!”
• “This is It!”

Tips: Service moved locations in June 2007 to a new location a few yards north of the old space. Its new address is 1400 S. Congress Avenue and it is now behind Mars Restaurant and By George.

Service moved locations in June 2007 to a new location a few yards north of the old space. Its new address is 1400 S. Congress Avenue and it is now behind Mars Restaurant and By George.

Service Menswear or email Service Menswear

Find colorful threads and treads on Austin’s hip fashion street.

Reviews:

• “Frekin’ hot shoes!”
• “my new favorite! "
• “So-So Boutique”
• “PURE STYLE!”
• “best place to shop”

Tips: Did we mention the great purses? Some are handmade, all are very festive.

Creatures Boutique

Complete Clothing

Custom-made and off-the-rack formal and business attire for those who know that sometimes the clothes do make the man.

Reviews:

• “none better”
• “Attitude”

Tips: Also stop by the store for handy instructions on how to tie a tie, fashion advice or how to make the perfect margarita.

Capra & Cavelli

A combination music cafe and clothing store mixes old and new ideas at every level.

Reviews:

• “Bad Customer Service, Pretensious Employees”

Tips: Flipnotics has every conceivable knickknack, from Betty Page snow globes to Pee-Wee Herman clocks.

Flipnotics

A black sheep in the flock of SoCo clothing boutiques.

Reviews:

• “Best window displays, truly unique!”
• “The name says it all, it’s all black”

Tips: For the uncertain shopper, Gail Chovan provides fashion counsel using her past experience as a dress designer in Paris.

Blackmail

South Lamar gets a taste of metropolitan style with this simple boutique.

Tips: Aside from all the clothing, Downstairs also hosts local artists’ work, as well as the occasional DJ at the back of the shop.

Downstairs Apparel