A timeless classic since 1818, Brooks Brothers has been clothing notable men and women for years. From Abe Lincoln and FDR, to Katharine Hepburn and Stephen Colbert, this proud pig emblem has been prominent in Hollywood and Washington alike. Not only is Brooks Brothers the nation's oldest shopping retailer, it has remained to this day the classic symbol of elegance and refinement. Whether you choose to don a tailor made three piece suit, or a cable knit sweater, Brooks Brothers will get you there in the most fashionable of ways. With two locations downtown, and an additional three in the metro area, Brooks Brothers looks forward to swaddling chic Bostonians for years to come.

This national chain offers men's wardrobe basics at reasonable prices. Almost everything the average man might need for the execution of daily affairs, from jeans, casual khakis and flannel shirts all the way to formalwear. But Bank may be best known for its voluminous collection of suits and button-down shirts. If you're suiting up from scratch, it has all the accessories: shoes, belts, ties, even tie racks and belt racks to help organize your haul.

Visual Eyes, while small, has a great selection of up to the minute eyeglass frames. Karen especially has the gift of knowing what will really look good on your face and will work with you to find something you like. Great staff with excellent customer service. They also do full eye exams and contact lenses.

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State Street Eye Health has an excellent selection of eye frames and provides very high quality service. I've shopped there many times and have always been very satisfied.

Remember Drakkar Noir cologne? It's what teen boys used to douse themselves with at teen dances. Drakkar does not gently insinuate masculinity; it's more like a strong testosterone-fueled punch in the face. Just when you think that it couldn't get much better than that, it's now been replaced by Abercrombie & Fitch's FIERCE. The product description states: [the] scent is an immediate attention getter and rightly so. A&F pump this scent throughout their retail space, which results in a FIERCE noxious cloud that hovers within 20 feet of the store's entrance.

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