Jaf Pret-a-Porter

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You can look sharp if you shop smart at this neighbourhood corner store which has deals on men's clothes, some with well known names: Daniel Hecter, Tommy Bahamas, m.e.n.s., Alberto. Feraud, Jack Victor, Altea, Tombolini, Lipson, Mac, Coppley, Nautica.

Helpful salesmen will find you pants (to 50) and shirts (to 5XL) starting at $25, suits (to 56) at $175 - $795, sports jackets $175 & up, sweaters, jackets and free on the spot alterations.

There are also made-to-measure suits and shirts, and some suits for athletically built men. Ask about tuxedos and rentals, and if you need them, boys' suits in sizes 4-20.

Other locations: 619 boul. Rene-Levesque (514-877-9888); 3240 boul. St-Martin o. (450-978-9661); Centre de liquidation (look for the 4/$40 table in the front), 1880 St-Martin o. (450-688-3636).