Arlington · Est. 1972
AG denim,fitted here
Buying the right brand is a third of it. The other two thirds are rise and hem.
AG denim fitted and hemmed at The Man’s Shop in downtown Arlington. AG cuts run differently from one another, so the useful part is trying them on and having the hem done here rather than ordering a size and hoping. Alterations by our own tailor, on site.
What matters
The measurements that decide it
- Why fit in person
- AG cuts vary meaningfully between models. A size that works in one is not a reliable guide to another.
- The hem
- Done here with your shoes on, retaining the original hem where the wash makes that matter.
- Rise
- The most important variable and the one least visible in a product photograph.
- Leg opening
- Determines whether the jean works with a dress shoe, a sneaker or a boot. Worth deciding before you buy.
- Alterations included in the conversation
- We will tell you what a pair needs before you commit to it.
Getting it right
How we work
- Bring your shoes
- Hemming is judged standing, in the shoes you will wear. It is the single most common reason a hem gets redone.
- Try, do not order
- Cuts vary between makers and between models. Five minutes in a fitting room beats any size chart.
- Alterations on site
- Enrique works in the building, so pinning happens with you in the garment.
- We will say no
- If a pair does not work on you, we would rather tell you than sell it.
- Keep a note
- We record what you bought and what it needed, which makes the next pair easier.
Common questions
AG Jeans, answered
Do AG jeans run true to size?
They run differently between cuts, which is the main argument for trying them rather than ordering. Two pairs in the same nominal size can fit quite differently through the rise and thigh.
How long do good jeans last?
Worn once or twice a week, several years. Heavier denim outlasts lighter, and washing less often does more for longevity than anything else you can do.
What else do you carry alongside AG?
A range of denim chosen for fit rather than label. If another maker suits your build better we will say so, which occasionally costs us the sale we were about to make.
Where is the shop?
100 S. West Street in downtown Arlington, with parking beside the building. We have been at it since 1972.
Will someone follow me around the shop?
No. Tell us what you are looking for and we will leave you to it, or help if you want help. Nobody here benefits from pressuring you into something that does not work.
What are your hours?
Monday to Saturday, ten until five. Closed Sundays.
Arlington to Arlington
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Bring the shoes you’ll wear with them.
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100 S. West Street, Arlington, Texas 76010
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm · Closed Sunday
(817) 265-1116