“Ivy on Main did an amazing job with the florals for my wedding! This was the third time I used them for an event and they never disappoint ❤️ Highly recommend!!”
“Delightful experience - I'll be back for more!
As we all started to return to work after the worst of the COVID pandemic was over, I had to be ready for those onsite visits and meetings when dressing for business was again relevant and expected. Living near Princeton, NJ, I looked initially in the area, and found the selection was primarily down to Jos. A. Bank, Men's Wearhouse and Macy's. A few years back Macy's mens' department was well staffed, and one or twice a year they'd have a wonderful sale on Ralph Lauren suits and suit separates, and I treated myself to these every couple of years. No more - the men's suit / slacks / jacket department is a poor facsimile of what it used to be. Very limited selection, incomplete assortment of sizes available across the few lines they carry now. Also such sparse staffing that it seems like there's one guy primarily there to run the register, but nobody knowledgeable to measure you or advise on style and fit. Jos. A. Bank is definitely a step up in experience, but the selection is pretty limited. Men's Wearhouse seems to be a variant of the same model: ok, but limited.
Searching for alternatives I tripped across Brooks Brothers at the Jackson, NJ outlets. I knew about this years ago and it's only a half hour drive for me. I had just stopped even thinking about the outlets there several years ago. So -- still needing a suit or two, I drove to Brooks Brothers in Jackson, and had a fantastic experience.
Unlike the post-apocalyptic feel of virtually any store in a mall (especially Macy's and Penney's it seems), Brooks Brothers is well laid out with numerous items on display. The store is clean, well lit and well maintained. I didn't have to wait for a person at the register to free up and talk to me (as you must in Macy's and Penney's): as soon as I got to about the middle of the store a salesperson (Niobe) came over and asked if I would like help with anything. I told her I was there for a suit, and we got right into it.
We homed in on my size and general description of what I was considering, and she led me to the racks with suits that fit my specs. Instead of interminable searching to find anything that would fit me, she located several options for me to consider over the next 10 or 15 minutes. Unlike Penney's and Macy's, where the dressing rooms look more like a men's room at NYC Amtrak Penn Station where a homeless person might be living, the dressing rooms at Brooks Brothers must be unlocked by a sales person - so they're empty, clean, well lit. Delightful! This is what it used to be like to shop for men's clothing - I had almost forgotten.
Instead of struggling to find anything I might like, as I had in every other store I had visited before this, I had really only come out today for one suit, and wound up having to decide between several - all of which looked great, were well made and well priced.
The sales person who helped me, Niobe, was great. Pleasant, knowledgeable, professional, and attentive -- I didn't have to chase her around the store as I did with sales folk at every other store I had visited.
All in all -- an excellent experience all the way through. The store and selection is fine. The product is very nice (Italian wool, half canvassed construction, nicely stitched seams), hangs very naturally and moves nicely.
After all the frustration at other stores, this was a breath of fresh air. Great experience, came home with an excellent suit (will only need very minor tailoring) at a great price. This will be high on my list for men's clothing going forward.”
“I went into the Jackson outlet location to purchase several pairs of jeans. I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted and was approached by a sales person by the name of Riven. She was extremely helpful. She was able to explain the cuts and fits of the jeans I was interested in. I ended up purchasing for a pair. Mission accomplished.”
“Went on a weekday, and staff Latrell was excellent. Definitely knew the stores products and the difference between the jeans. I had an older pair of Lucky jeans, that of course they have changed the name and number of, but the salesman knew which is the newer version. Store was clean, plenty of products and sizes available.”
“General manager Danny really made the shopping experience for me! He was helpful, honest and funny. Definitely makes me want to come back to Old Navy for the next time I need clothes! You also can’t beat their clearance section!”
“Some places are for window shopping but Ross is for real shopping. The only problem is we go for one and end up buying more. Definitely, I recommend tryinging in Ross first and then buying at other places if you don't f itind. This includes clothes, shoes, home appliances, perfumes, car accessories, k' ds toys and clothes, and many more.”
10AM - 8PM
537 Monmouth Rd Ste 108, Jackson
Clothing Stores
“Always have a great selection of clothes and the prices are decent for a factory outlet. The staff is nice and plenty of fitting rooms. One of my favorite places to shop some good deals.”
“My brother was in the service so I went with him so he can get gifts for his grandkids and his kids some things are cheap some things are expensive but otherwise Annette is it's a nice store I like it”
8AM - 4PM
McGuire AFB
Clothing Stores
“I regret not getting his name, but a young guy was working really hard, literally running around to assist customers. He had black hair, glasses, and said he was a firefighter. He even stayed a few minutes after closing to help me out. great service from that guy. very productive visit, mostly because of him.”
“We had a great experience with Gladys .
She helped us with every question we had and also knew to offer exactly what we wanted.
We highly recommend Gladys and to recommend everyone who wants buy’s experience like that.
Thanks.”
“Conveniently located within Jackson premium outlets . This one is right at the entrance of the outlet mall. Lots of parking outside . Went on a weekend and parking was crowded , but we were able to find lots of spots . .. service can be better .. we asked for a pant and it took them 5-10 mins to come back .
We liked the quality of their pants and shirts . Fits perfectly on my kids. Very soft and good material . It’s a bit pricey though. Especially the pants . They just hike the price and then bring it down to 30$ . Shirts are ok. About 10-14$ … billing was easy and quick . Thought of giving 3 stars , but gave it a 4 for their quality .”
“It was a pleasant shopping adventure it was not too crowded it's football Sunday so the outlets are pretty empty today but the store was neat staff was nice pleasant atmosphere for shopping”
“If you're looking for a place with one-of-a-kind, unique handbags and accessories, then look no further than Top Notch By Design in New Egypt, NJ. This quaint little Boutique is owned and operated by Ninotchka [Notch] and her amazing team. From the moment you walk through the door of the store, you're greeted with warm, welcoming smiles, that make you feel like you're "home". Every item in her Shoppe is handmade and crafted with great care. No matter what your fandom is, you're sure to find what you're looking for. From Disney to Dracua and the Universal Monsters. To Flowers and Neutrals of all kinds. They have beanies, and backpacks; Wallets and wristlets, and everything in between. And, if you can't make it into the store, be sure to check out their website, Facebook page, and download the app on Google Play or the App Store. You won't be disappointed!”