And the Nominees are…

I’m sure the Gazette will write an article on each business that was nominated for their Best of OKC poll. In fact, I’m excited to read those articles. I love the Gazette. I love their photos of a store owner holding a special item from their store. So cute. Here’s my problem with that whole thing: I don’t write for the Gazette. And more than anything, I like to write about local shopping!

Conveniently, I have this little blog where I can do just that.

We are starting with the Men today. Technically, the Gazette calls this Best Men’s Clothing, under the Shopping and Services category.

• Blue 7 – This is a great choice for casual men’s clothing, especially denim. Tom’s, RVCA, American Apparel and Bombs Away all call Blue 7 home. Last time we stopped in Blue 7, my husband was able to try on several pairs of jeans (all different cuts and washes) and also pick out a few shirts without getting irritable. Based on this alone, Blue 7 is a contender.
• Lush Fashion Lounge – I will admit I have never purchased any men’s clothing from Lush. However, I see several features Lush has to offer that would make it a comfortable place for men to shop. 1) They have a great selection of t-shirts and jeans; what guy doesn’t like those? 2) They host a comfortable atmosphere where a guy can relax on a chaise and actually enjoy the shopping experience.
• Mr. Ooley’s- Sporting the likes of Oxxford, Giorgio Armani and Ermenegildo Zegna, Mr. Ooley’s specializes in custom tailoring and made-to-measure apparel. Unfortunately, their location in Penn Square mall means that they can be overlooked as a local store. Don’t worry about the mall traffic though, as a customer of Mr. Ooley’s you have a reserved parking spot next to their entrance.
• Spencer Stone – Located in Nichols Hills Plaza, Spencer Stone is my go-to for men’s business casual attire. They have an array of dress shirts and polos as well as cardigans and sweaters in the winter. I appreciate their slim, modern take on clothing. Wander down there next time you eat at Saturn Grill or Cool Greens.
• Warpaint Clothing Co. – Basically (and literally), these guys are rock stars. I feel cooler just by stepping into their store. If you can rock a pair of skinny jeans or a low-cut V neck, this place is your closet. If you don’t feel cool enough for that, don’t worry. Warpaint designs ultra-soft tees and hand-picks vintage clothing that anyone can rock.

Obviously absent from the ballot: Steven Giles Clothing. Due to their price range, this is probably a special occasion store for the Gazette-reading population. However, for a special occasion, Steven Giles would be my first recommendation. I love their staff and how approachable their store is. I recently sent an out-of-town friend in there for dress clothes and he raved about their service.

Next up, Women’s…

Tags: Best of OKC 2010, Blue 7, Lush Fashion Lounge, men's clothing, Mr. Ooley's, Spencer Stone, Steven Giles

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