The entrance to this company is right on Chabanel street, so it’s a perfect spot to lead you into their liquidation and overstock area.
It’s men first here, so you have their President Stone line of suits (and Calvin Klein, Sean John and more nicely discounted), shirts, ties and casual wear, outer jackets and underwear.
Men can also buy shoes (Penguin) and apparel by President Stone, Blend, Jack and Jones, etc. Ladies can scoop up tops, jackets, skirts and dresses in brand names like Only and Vero Moda and well-priced non-branded items too.
Accessories like belts, socks, ties, scarves and shoes can finish off your outfit.
They also carry an assortment of well priced men’s and women’s perfumes.
There is always a big selection to choose from here, so it’s easy to find something you like, especially when they are reducing their prices up to 80% off the regular prices. Shop early for best selection!

Location: 353 Chabanel
corner: Jeanne-Mance
Phone: 514-387-2591
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-4
www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=152

Q: Not long ago I read of a boutique on St. Lawrence Blvd that caters to women with full figures in  brands like Sigred Osen and Kliana and other well known brands but I lost the name and address. Do you know of it ? Thank You so much for all your great work – we so appreciate your recommendations.

A: It’s Oppens,  4828 boul. St-Laurent. From my book: Women with larger needs (sizes 14-26) are lucky to shop here in these pretty renovated quarters, for they get personalized service with wardrobe coordination, offering lots of mix and match possibilities, and even jewelry to finish off the look. Well known labels such as Linda Lundstrom, Eileen Fisher, Simon Chang, Kokomarina, Tara Vao, Franck Anna, Alain Weiz, Caty Lesca. They also carry Spanx to smooth you out, Sympli knits and Frascara jackets. A seamstress is available if you need one. www.oppens.ca

Since 1964, The Tailored Man has been coming to North America fitting men (and women too) with made-to-measure suits at Hong Kong’s prices.

Suits are starting at $600 usd and shirts are $70 usd.  Their tour specials are as follows:
6 shirts $350 usd
2 suits & 2 shirts $1230
3 pairs of slacks & 1 shirts $595 usd
1 suit, vest & shirt $795 usd
2 blazers & 2 shirts $875 usd

There are package deals to be had, if that is your preference.
The Executive package consists of 2 suits, 2 jackets, 3 slacks & 8 shirts $2850 usd (reg $3200)
The Business Casual includes 3 blazers, 4 slacks & 6 shirts $2200 usd (reg $2500)
Wardrobe Essentials is 2 suits, 1 blazer, 2 slacks & 10 shirts $2495 usd (reg $3000)

The suits come with extras you don’t usually see in North American stores: sweat shields, cell phone pockets and the pants have a heel guard and knee lining. When you order a shirt, you choose collar,  style, cuff and monograms.

Sunder Daswani’s team is back in Montreal so make a personal appointment: 866-751-7868 or 647-989-0555 or www.tailoredman.com/appointment. To be added to their mailing list: goodfit@tailoredman.com.

Locations and Dates:
Friday, March 20 & Sat. March 21: Sheraton Laval, 2440 Autoroute des Laurentides
Sunday, March 22: Hotel Ruby Foo’s, 7655 Boul. Decarie
Monday, March 23: Centre Sheraton, 1201 Rene-Levesque O

Tuesday, March 24: Hotel Indigo, 123 Metcalfe St. Ottawa, ON
Wednesday, March 25: Hotel Indigo, 123 Metcalfe St Ottawa, ON

Thursday March 26 & Friday March 27: Holiday Inn Express – South Macleod Trail S 12025 Lake Fraser Drive Calgary, AB

Friday March 27, Saturday March 28 & Sunday March 29: Best Western Village Park Inn 1804 Crowchild Trl NW Calgary, AB 
Monday March 30 & Tuesday, March 31: Calgary Marriott 110 9th Ave, SE Calgary, AB

Wednesday April 1 & Thursday April 2: Courtyard Edmonton Downtown One Thornton Court,99 Street and Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB

Saturday April 11 & Sunday April 12: Staybridge Suites,  2511 Wyecroft Road Oakville, ON

Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15:  Airport Marriott, 901 Dixon Rd Toronto, ON 
Thursday, April 16 & Friday, April 17:  Sheraton Centre 123 Queen St. West Toronto, ON

Saturday, April 18 & Sunday April 19: Sheraton Pkw North 600 Highway 7 East Richmond Hill Toronto, ON
www.tailoredman.com

Q: I’m a petite women and don’t have a lot of shopping options in Montreal. If I look in the US, do you have any suggestions?

A: I’ve come across a web site for shopping in US malls and online if they must: www.petitesource.com

There they mention Jones New York and we have outlets here: 3280 rue Jean-Yves, Kirkland (514-695-8385),  Promenades Hudson (450-455-9009); St-Sauveur (450-227-8711); Mega Centre Vaudreuil (450-510-1569).

FDJ (French Dressing) here in Montreal has jeans and pants starting at 0

Here’s other chains for petite women: Coldwater Creek, J.Jill  has lots online, Land’s End (nightgowns, coats, bathing suits). Old Navy has petites only online. Sundance catalogue has pricey tops, slacks, dresses, sweaters. Major department stores usually would have a petite section.

Faon is baby friendly with a ramp, wide aisles, and a dressing room large enough to accommodate strollers. There is also a giant playhouse for the kids so parents can actually shop as well as an aquarium mounted in the counter at the cash to entertain the stroller-bound.

The fashionista owner shies away from stifling baby pink/baby blue clothing (sizes 0-8) and buys Québec brands first (Hatley, Nanö, Electrik Kidz, Petit Lem, Coccoli, Calikids). Faon also offers a tastefully edited selection of imports that combine style, quality and economy like the ultra popular Tea Collection, Noppies, Mayoral, Toobydoo, Appaman, See Kai Run and Tuc Tuc, as well as Zutano (from Vermont)

There are plenty of great gift ideas too, like Ergo baby carriers, Aden+Anaïs sleeping bags and swaddles, 3 Sprouts storage bins and boxes, Skip Hop accessories, bibs and Organic Farm Buddies soft toys.

There will be great deals at their renovation sale where you could save 50% on selected items never before marked down items like Stonz winter boots, Calikids mittens, Petit Coulou covers, Aden + Anaïs sleeping bags and more! The amazing savings will have you planning ahead.

Faon is also hosting a Salt Water sandal event. Your absolute favorite washable leather sandal is 20% off but for a limited time only and while supplies last! Although our renovation sale continues, the Salt Water Sandal event ends on March 15th. Go ahead and let them get their feet wet. Our clients rave about Salt Water Sandals.

Location:4334 St. Denis
corner: Marie-Anne
Tel: 514-904-1313
Hours: Mon-Wed 10:30-6, Thurs & Fri 10:30-8, Sat & Sun 11-5
Sale Dates: March 15 for the sandals/March 22 for the renovation sale
www.faon.ca
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1Be8xRG

Mega Vente d’Entrepot always comes up with the most amazing prices. This time new arrivals for the whole family can be found in one of their 3 permanent warehouses throughout the city.  You can use the $10, $20, $50 coupons below for even more savings.
Men’s suits ranging in size from 34-60 in short, regular and long are only $99.99. Sheet sets are available in all sizes for only $22 and they include either 4 or 6 pieces.

How about a new spring jacket valued at up to $199.99 and their starting price is only $39. There are lots of styles and sizes to choose from for the whole family. They are now carrying 3 new lines of baby accessories ( brica, Nuby and Sassy) ranging in price from $2-$10

Locations: 120 Boul. St. Joseph, Lachine QC H8S 2L3 (514-637-1116); St-Leonard, 8235 Boul. Langelier (514-223-0510); 3259 boul Taschereau Greenfield Park J4V 2H5 (514-226-1497)
Hours: M-W 10-6, Th & F 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Tel: 514 -238-0705
Dates: March 12-18
www.megaventemontreal.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/megavente

Premium Retail Group is a company that puts together great sales that we all look forward to. This sale which will be featuring Helley Hansen and The North Face wear for Spring 2015, is a favorite. You will save 50% off outerwear that you will need soon as the bitterly cold season is now over and we can move towards lighter outerwear.

Since Premium Retail Group never does anything small, they are adding a large assortment of clothing for the whole family featuring name brands such as Sylvan Heach, Vero Moda, Jack Jones, Bench, ONLY, oneteaspoon, Joe’s Jeans, Supertrash, Garcia, Michael Stars, Energie, Red Haute, J-Brand and Blend.

They will be selling shoes, denim, jackets, dresses, shirts, hoodies, tops and more for the entire family.
There is free VIP registration@www.premiumretailgroup.com
Visa, Mastercard and debit accepted.

Location: 4344 Garand, VSL H4R 2A3
corner: Pomba
Dates: March 18-29
Hours: Wed 11-7, Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun 11-5
www.premiumretailgroup.com

Men who work right downtown and love the slick look of Italian designers (Cerruti 1881, Verace, Valentino, Corneliani, suits by Lubiam & Giudice, shirts by Rodrigo, ties by Calabrese and hand-made shoes by Rossetti.) will be happy to find Importations J.E.A. Polcaro right in their midst.
In order to keep their prices down, they are located in a building on Peel and they are importing and selling directly to you without the markup of a middle man. Buy directly from the wholesaler and take advantage of savings: Lubiam and Giudice suits $499, Rodrigo 100% cotton shirts for only $69, Calabrese 100% silk ties $29.

Location: 1470 Peel, suite 120
Phone: 514-844-3014
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-6, Sat 10-4
www.polcaro.ca
polcaro@usa.net

Q: Is there a place for “awnings” in Lasalle, Quebec? I remember you mentioning this one time but because I didn’t need one then did pay much attention.

However, now I need an outdoor balcony awning. If you know of other ones that have good deals I would also like to know these.

A: Well you certainly have a good memory. There is a place that sells awning fabric in LaSalle. However, I don’t believe they make awnings. But they must know who makes them in your neighborhood as they sell to so many companies. Lascan, 9001 Elmslie, Lasalle Tel: 514-366-2800

Q: I need to find about 25 matching black suits for a variety of boys (aged 7-15) for a dance show. I was wondering if you would know where I could purchase them at a great price in and or around Montreal or Laval. Either a wholesaler or a discount retailer would be best. I have your book.

A: For boys suits, look in the book under Clothing, children for Goldtex or right on my site http://smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=22 514-365-9699. In the book, in the same chapter, there are Boutique Eva and in Family, clothing, Schreter on boul St-Laurent.

Also, not sure if costume houses would have costume-y type suits that might work for less $$. Look in the Specialists section of the book.