This stand-alone shop features exquisitely tailored clothes for men and women. Fine wool, gleaming gold buttons, and delicate handkerchiefs distinguish garments. As an added service, the business is open by appointment after regular retail hours.

If you enjoy shopping at Nordstrom, you'll want to head directly to this store. Known for its extensive selection of upscale clothing for men and women, the "outlet" also includes a children's department and a huge assortment of shoes for the entire family. The store sits beneath a highly visible blue-tiled roof and is a great place to get Nordstrom quality and selection at more affordable prices.

Town and Country Village, built in 1946, is the oldest shopping center in Sacramento. Of its 55 shops, the best men's store is Patrick James, which carries traditional clothing and boasts an on-site tailor who is well-known and respected. The store's lifetime tailoring policy means you can purchase a suit and have it altered as needed in coming years ­ whether as a result of middle-age spread or a new weightlifting regimen. Only classic clothes are available, from casual to formal.