Las Vegas shopping options

[Ligament]

Hello all,

I'll be visiting Las Vegas from 722-7/27 2008 for a business trip. I'd like to do some clothing shopping while there. I'd like to do some business clothing shopping, as well as "business casual" shopping. Lower on the priority list would be casual clothing.

My suit size is generally a 50L US. Neck 19"-19"5. So, I'd like recommendations for some top clothiers that might stock things in my size. Of course, even if you don't think they might stock my size, I could still check out accessories at your recommended locations.

Thank you!

[Etutee]

Hi Ligament,

This is probably not the best forum to ask about shopping in ready to wear in general let alone a city like Las Vegas, which usually horrify most members here. This is (or was) created as a bespoke (custom-made in US) forum where the discussions were to take place genuinely about custom made clothing (NOT made to measure but completely individually crafted items for the person). Every now and then we venture off but that is the home ground we return to always.

However, since I have been to Vegas a few times I will try to provide some info. In Vegas you have two types of clothing shops as in any other city. The shops that you can also find everywhere else and shops that only exist in Las Vegas. Most of the better clothing establishments are going to fall in the former.

The latter category is a tough one and hugely dependent on your personal taste and style. Most of these Vegas exclusive shops are in the casinos (Creasers Place has a few) and do carry extensive sportswear or business wear options. The trouble is not so much with the various options but what these options actually do present... I.e. the clothing items themselves.

Most of the clothes in these establishments are derived from so-called Italian fashions, which in my opnion are extremely loud, tacky and obnoxious in their styling and pricings. This is not the city where you want to shop around for nice time-honored suiting like Harrisons or H.Lesser. However, should your taste run into the exotics… like cloth with (actual) 18K gold stripes, this is probably one of the better cities to find it.

There only “sensible” or subdued clothing offered in the city is through places like Saks or Neiman Marcus, which again are not exclusive to the city. Even in these well known department stores the selection of clothes caters to the need of Vegas audience, i.e. “flash” is the word that comes to mind. However, if such is your taste then you will find quite a few stores that will be your cup of tea. In this case try the shops in Creaser Palace (Forum Shops) and one huge men’s specialty shop near Cartier shop area (right where replica of David is). If you are not sure ask anyone and they will be able to guide you. There are also a few shops in Venetian which are Vegas exclusive men’s shops. Bellagio on the other hand has the usual brand names that you can find elsewhere also not to mention cheaper.

If you are in for some driving you can go to two major outlet centers around Vegas vicinity and hunt for incredible bargains. One is in Las Vegas City at Grand Central Blvd called Las Vegas Premium Outlets and the other one is at border of California & Nevada (about 30 miles drive on I-15) at Primm. The one in Prim is huge and has a Neiman Marcus, Polo, Burberry, Tods, Gianni Versace, Dolce & Gabbana outlets and such. You can get incredible bargains here at Primm outlets and the ones on Grand Central Blvd.

All in all, Vegas shopping is not quite the cup of tea for most members here. It has a certain flair or taste to it, which most members here do not look for. Other than few of these distinctive shops all the rest that remains is the usual brand names which can be had elsewhere at cheaper prices. Of course outlets are the best part, which most cities in US can’t match easily.

Hope it helps
Kind regards
etutee

[MTM]

Like all of your posts, Etutee, that summary of LV is bound to be a classic. I grew up in LV and visit my parents twice a year, but I couldn't have done a better job than the above.

I recommend the outlets too. Just went to the Grand Central outlet yesterday and got some cheap but very well-fitting rtw gingham shirts at a store I usually don't like. Never know when you'll find a gem.

The one thing I'd add to Etutee's post is the hope that no visitor to LV would leave w/o having seen the surrounding desert. I recommend going to Red Rock Canyon in the morning when the sun lights it up well, and to Hoover Dam in the evening--for the light and other reasons. Take the tour of the dam and time it so that the sun is setting as the tour finishes. You'll be right on top of the dam, now lit up golden, and the setting sun will be framed by the pink cliffs carved by the Colorado River. As you drive through the desert back to town, the stars will be clear, and then as you crest a hill, the lights of LV valley will be stretched out beautifully.