Men's clothing catalogs are the perfect way for the shopping-phobic man to suit up. There are many men's clothing catalogs available selling everything from business attire to fishing hats. Well-known catalogs like Eddie Bauer and LL Bean offer quality clothing at fair prices. However, there are many other catalogs that offer something more unique than the basic blue shirt and khakis.
Best Men's Clothing Catalogs
Here is a run down of the best specialty catalogs catering to men.
Paul Fredrick
Paul Fredrick started as a shirt maker supplying dress shirts to high end department stores. Today, the company delivers quality business clothes direct to the consumer at reasonable prices. Paul Frederick is a one-stop shop for business attire and formal wear. Their catalog features:
- Dress shirts
- Neckwear
- Suits
- Trousers
- Sport coats
- Sweaters
- Sport shirts
- Accessories
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- Belts
- Shoes
- Cuff links
- Pocket squares
- Socks.
They also carry tuxedos and cummerbunds.
The Paul Fredrick catalog and website are organized so clearly, they make shopping simple. You can browse by item or collection. The collections range from elegant (white dress shirts and custom tailoring) to business casual. However, even the business casual items in this catalog are fairly dressy. Paul Fredrick also makes catalog shopping simple by offering free shipping on orders over $40 and a generous return policy on non-custom items.
Cabela's
Cabela's Workwear is to weekend wear what Paul Fredrick is to corporate attire. Cabela's outfits men for the work of serious play. This catalog sells casual clothing and specialty clothing items for hunting and fishing.
Cabela's, which calls itself the world's largest mail-order outdoor outfitter in the world, officially launched in 1961. That was the year Dick Cabela took out an ad to sell fishing flies in a Wyoming newspaper.
The catalog offers a huge selection of shirts:
- Polo shirts
- Wrinkle-free, long sleeve button downs
- Cotton tees
- Flannels
- Chamois
On the headgear pages you will find hats with flaps for sun protection, Under Armour caps and safari hats. Cabela's sells a large selection of pants, including jeans, khakis, cargo pants and fleece sweatpants. No matter what your weekend plans, you can find the right outfit at Cabela's. Will you be ice fishing? No problem. Cabela's sells "performance" underwear to protect you from cold weather. Do your plans call for fly fishing? Cabela's sells wading boots. Or do you just plan to lie on the couch and watch television? Cabela's sells fleece loungewear, too.
Orvis
Orvis Men's Clothing is another great catalog for weekend and outdoor wear. This company, headquartered in Vermont, also sells polos, chinos and tees mixed in with fly fishing gear. Several things set Orvis apart, however. The first is the company's commitment to the environment. In an effort to support sustainability, Orvis sells tee shirts and socks made from organic cotton. Organic cotton is free of chemicals and pesticides and has a low impact on the environment when manufactured.
The other thing that sets Orvis apart is its excellent customer service. All of the items Orvis sells are fully guaranteed. The company offers free shipping on your first order and free shipping on all returns. On its website, Orvis offers live chat with a customer service representative and "Catalog Quick Order" for streamlined ordering.
Norm Thompson
Norm Thompson promises an escape from the ordinary in its tagline. Since 1949, this mail order company has sourced and sold unique clothing, one-of-a-kind gifts and gourmet foods.
On the men's pages, Norm Thompson sells business casual items such as polos, button downs, chinos, and sport coats. The clothes in this catalog are not as dressy as the items that Paul Fredrick sells, but they are perfectly appropriate for any professional environment. In addition to business casual clothes, the Norm Thompson catalog sells outerwear, sleepwear, watches shoes, and even wedding bands.
To aid in the ordering process, this mail-order company's website offers advice on finding the best pant fit and putting together an outfit.
Benefits of Shopping in Clothing Catalogs
Catalog shopping is a convenient way to shop. It cuts the consumption of gas from driving to a store, it saves time for busy men and it allows you to shop hassle-free anytime, anywhere.
