Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Big & Tall Menswear in Hamilton
Since 1954, Gilbert's Big and Tall has been dedicated to providing high-quality menswear tailored to hard-to-fit customers. Our family-owned business in Hamilton, Ontario, specializes in big and tall clothing, offering in-store fittings and adjustments to ensure perfect fit and comfort. With over 60 years of experience, we serve clients from Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, and surrounding areas, maintaining a reputation as Canada's largest big and tall clothing store. Our inventory includes dress and casual wear, athletic apparel, and unique period costumes for theater and film productions.We prioritize personalized service, asking detailed questions to determine the right size and style for each customer. Our commitment to quality extends to partnerships with brands like S. Cohen and Hathaway, offering suits up to size 80 and extra-long ties. While we focus on in-store service, we also check stock for website-unlisted items and provide tailored solutions for special requests. Our legacy of customer care remains unchanged since our founding, emphasizing fit, comfort, and exceptional service.
Services
Alterations
Repairs
Size Chart Assistance
Period Costume Supply
Stock Availability Checks
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1954 with specialized big and tall expertise
- In-store fittings and tailoring for perfect garment fit
- Carry hard-to-find sizes up to 80 waist and 40 inseam
- Supply period costumes for theater and film productions
- Offer personalized service with detailed size consultations
Services
Alterations
Our expert tailors perform in-store adjustments for off-the-rack suits from brands like Saville Row and S. Cohen. We ensure proper fit through multiple fittings when needed, complementing purchases with matching dress shirts and extra-long ties.
Period Costume Supply
We supply authentic period clothing from the 1970s to present for film and theater productions. Our collection includes three-piece suits, plaid pants, and double-breasted jackets in tall and extra-stout sizes, with appointment-based consultations available.
Size Chart Assistance
Our staff provides detailed size consultations using specialized knowledge of big and tall proportions. We help customers navigate hard-to-find sizes up to 80 waist and 40 inseam, ensuring proper fit through comprehensive questioning.
Stock Availability Checks
We check in-store stock for items not listed on our website, providing real-time availability updates. Our team follows up with customers when additional information or special orders are required for specific requests.
Repairs
We offer repair services for damaged garments, maintaining the integrity of specialized big and tall clothing. Our technicians handle alterations and restorations while preserving original construction techniques and materials.
People
Gilbert
Owner
Founder of Canada's largest big and tall clothing store, Gilbert pioneered low-rise pants design for hard-to-fit customers. With over 60 years of experience, he established the store's reputation for exceptional tailoring and personalized service.
Questions
What are your current store hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Do you carry clothing for extremely hard-to-fit sizes?
Yes, we stock dress pants up to size 80 waist with 38-40 inseam, and extra-long ties for neck sizes 19+.
Can you help with theater costume requirements?
We supply period clothing from the 1970s-present for productions. Please call ahead to discuss specific needs.
Do you offer online ordering?
While we recommend in-store visits for proper fit, we can check stock for website-unlisted items via phone requests.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and cash payments at our Hamilton location.
Reviews (4)
Jim Fee
Nov 28, 2021
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Great staff and great selection! Always find something special there. Thanks for all the great service.
Jonathan L.
Sep 01, 2021
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Excellent store!! The staff is so nice, find mothers that ACTUALLY FIT, after 20 years I know what a proper fit feels like! No shame or awkward moments with staff, very kind and extremely helpful and knowledgeable about fit.
Cherish this family run business, where I am buying ALL my clothes from now on, thank you!
Cherish this family run business, where I am buying ALL my clothes from now on, thank you!
Jason Tam
Jun 12, 2021
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These guys are great. I Continue to love this store. Carol is great. If you are tall and want close to fit, go here.
Leighland Cotter
Mar 25, 2021
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Wow. What an amazing place. Incredibly friendly, helpful and non judgemental. After a day of hunting for dress pants that fit my covid waistline, I got the most AMAZING pants that not only fit perfectly, but also super durable, comfy, and made in Canada. Hemmed perfect and complimentary. I live out of town and I'm never shopping anywhere else for work pants again. Can't recommend this place enough.
