Jimmy Au’s For Men 5‘8” And Under

If you are a short guy and want nice clothes that fit right and look great on… This is your store.
So glad I walked into Jimmy Au’s. Jimmy himself helped me. He has a keen eye to see what will look good on you. He knew my sportcoat size… But their short sizes are just a bit fitted so it really looked nice. I came for jeans and the very first pair he picked out was perfect. It needed hemming… It was done in maybe 15 minutes. They have a tailor in house.
I will be back for that sportcoat. It’s a drive for me but worth the fit and quality. Jimmy really made me feel welcome.

The best tailor for anyone under 5’8″. I’m around 5’6 5’7, and I was able to get some great stuff here.

I’m Filipino — 5’7, 170 lbs. It’s a difficult to get a good pair of jeans in almost every store along w/​collared shirts. The salesmen were great and helped me branch out to use more color. I was hesitant at first, but the clothes that were recommended were a great match. Now I get compliments. They also tailored my clothes. It makes me look like I lost 10 lbs. I ended up buying 2 jeans, 2 collared shirts and a jacket. My only minor complain is that I wish the designs were a little more modern and appealed to a younger crowd.

Aah… aww…Au… Last but, certainly not least, is that of the one and only Jimmy Au. Truly, Jimmy is one-​of-​a-​kind. This down-​to-​earth fashion guru can help bring your style up-​to-​date. Sorry ladies, but this store only caters to men, and men that prefer to be dapper. No worries, you’re welcome in this store, as you may want to shop and/​or help your man shop to embellish his style. I like this store, simply because the owner, Jimmy, is humble and caters to his clients. Being humble in Hollywood, and especially in Beverly Hills, is almost unheard-​of. However, Jimmy has numerous celebrity clients, but treats all customers with kindness, respect, and as if he’s their personal tailor and friend.
On my last visit, my friend and I perused for new jeans. Over the years, Jimmy has tried to convince me to stop wearing loose jeans and to wear more tapered jeans. The tapered jeans just wasn’t appealing to me, but after he shared his thorough knowledge with us and requested that we try on his jeans, we were impressed. The jeans looked like jeans, but didn’t feel like jeans, as they felt more comfortable and relaxed. Not only comfortable, but the jeans have a more mature sophistication. Though Jimmy’s store is geared more for men that are 5’8″ and under, he can tailor make clothing for all sizes. I think we’ll be going back to get new jeans. Oh, I failed to mention the new «unmentionables» that Jimmy has for sale. The SAXX brand of underwear are comfortable and almost feel as if you’re not wearing any underwear. Fancy that!
All in all, everyone should value their appearance and, no doubt, Jimmy can help any man look his best. Despite the costs, we all should sacrifice and get at least one tailored made item, as it looks and feels great, being especially made for your body. If you don’t want tailor made, I still recommend a visit to Jimmy Au’s, as he has quality and stylish clothing, not seen on the typical man.

I was being helped by Jimmy and everything was going fine and then a older Caucasian customer comes in and jimmy goes on to help him while I had to wait. All I needed was another 5 minutes of his time. I got upset and he finally comes back to me to finish me up. I come to pick it up and my pants length was still too long and too tight. I get it remeasured and delivered to me. Length is okay but still a little tight. Paid a lot of money and I expect perfection. Don’t know if I’ll ever return.

One simple phrase will sum up my entire experience with Jimmy Au’s: «You get what you pay for.»
I have been a customer of Jimmy Au’s for over 15 years when the store was located in Glendale. In fact, Jimmy himself was the first person that I bought a suit from. I have always had a positive experience with the store and the staff. The same was true when I went in to buy another suit on Sunday.
This is a place that I never have a problem finding my size. Going to places like Joseph A. Bank and Men’s Wearhouse can be frustrating. They never have my size and when they do, the designs/​colors are never what I am looking for.
I am far from an extravagant spender on clothes. I like to look nice, but still value having a dollar in my pocket. I will pay for quality, though. Jimmy’s suits last.
The best part of shopping here is that it is truly an experience. Every time I go in, I come out having learned something new. They will always take the time out to explain and show me what colors and tie designs will go with the suit. This is service that I would never get from any of the chain suit stores and big department stores (including Nordstrom).
Jimmy’s merchandise is not cheap… but like I said earlier, you get what you pay for. You get quality clothing, and great customer service.

Finally a dress shirt that fits properly right off the rack!!! And with some very minor alteration it fits perfectly!!! I am 5’4 with broad shoulders and have never found a shirt that fits good off the rack. Those days however are over. As soon as i walked into Jimmy Au’s I was helped by Mr. Au who was very courteous and welcoming, he made me feel right at home in his store. I am definitely coming back for more dress shirts.

We made the long drive and spent almost three hours and more money than my first car cost. And we were delighted and pleased with the entire experience. Our 23 year-​old is not a big guy and has an impossible time finding clothes that fit. He wears a 34 extra short and that simply cannot be found anywhere in LA. Fred and Victor were amazing, patient and set him up with a great starter wardrobe — a suit, sports coat, slacks, shirts and ties. This is the first time he has ever been in clothes that were truly made for the trim, athletic shorter guy. Even off the rack the fit on the clothes cannot be beat. Tailoring will make the final difference. The staff greeted customers that came in by name and everyone got personal and respectful attention. We noted that men of all ages shopped at the store and the selection of hipper casual clothes was great. If you are not a 42 regular and are under 5’8″, this really could be your place. It fit the bill for my son’s needs, and he is ready to hit the business world looking beyond great. A properly portioned suit makes a world of difference, and this is the place to go.

Excellent to find quality clothes fitted to my 5’3″ height. I was helped by Fred who was extremely nice and helpful. Some other reviewers complained about the diversity of styles but that clearly have the classics covered. Plus everything is proportioned for the shorter sized man. This was my first visit but I plan on coming back regularly.

I have been a customer of Jimmy’s long before he moved to America’s most famous zip code. What I find here are the most stylish perfectly fitting clothes I have ever worn. Immaculate quality that jimmy and Fred taper to my aging body for an absolutely perfect fit. And friends always compliment me on what I’m wearing. Remarks like «that must be from your Beverly Hills guy.»
I don’t shop any other place for clothes and I live in San Francisco! So several times a year I fly or drive south to get Jimmy’s latest. I’m retired now but for years I was on the public eye in the Bay Area. I had to look my best. Jimmy assured that. Probably best I live in nor cal or I would spend all my money here! Absolutely the best!

I will second the opinion of others who precede me. Jimmy caters to the male who lives in the fashionably-​stunted realm of being 5′ 8″ and under. Jimmy understands how a properly-​fitted apparel is supposed to fit and drape on the short man, and has the uncanny ability to measure someone relatively closely just by eyeing them. Being of short stature and having been a former avid weightlifter, I’m a difficult fit: jackets that fit my chest/​back are always to long in the overall length and those that have the correct length are obviously too tight.
Jimmy and his staff promote an easy-​going, friendly atmosphere. Jimmy walked me though his rows of suits, sports jackets, casual attire, and shoes. Although the prices are higher than what I’m used to, the clothing he offers is truly fitted for those with smaller statures and, those that don’t, he and his master tailor can easily alter the item to fit. In fact, it didn’t take his tailor long to make the alterations as I shopped! It is very difficult to find any articles of clothing in the extra-​short range, and THAT is what Jimmy designs and works with!
I walked in at 5′ 2″ and merely wanted to check out their inventory for a tan suit, but walked out with a casual sport coat, a pair of jeans, a pair of casual pants, and feeling like I was 7′ tall!
I highly recommend Jimmy as a purveyor of short men’s clothing and will definitely return again!

What an amazing experience. Personally helped by Jimmy himself, the first suit jacket he pulled off the rack was nearly the perfect fit. It’s taking very small adjustments to finish the fit. If you are under 5’8 as I am, you know, how amazing that can be. Jimmy is very professional and absolutely knows his stuff. If you’ve already tried all the usual places for a nice fitting suit, make this your next stop. You will not be disappointed.

Fred is awesome, congrats on 30 years there

Bought a suit from them when I didn’t really know about suits. Before I educated myself on different styles, cuts etc I would have given them 5 stars. They offer a decent suit, but for the price you pay you can get an AMAZING suit if you know where to look.
I guess they’re not that bad… much better than off the rack. However, for the premium price that you pay you can get a BESPOKE suit. A suit that is handmade to fit your body with 2 – 3 fittings. Bespoke is the highest level and Jimmy Au’s is still OTR (off the rack).
Study up at the styleforum and find a bespoke tailor in your area. Or if you want a MTM (made to measure) then I’d recommend ThickAsThieve in the LA area. Very reasonable price for a full canvased suit. Your measurements are taken first and then the suit is made.

Jimmy is extremely personable and professional. He gave me personal attention, for the two hours that I was in there. The suits and shirts fit my body perfectly. He will custom fit and tailor everything you buy for the perfect fit, at no charge. Now that’s service!
I know he works with alot of celebrities, and I’m a nobody. However Jimmy gave me the superstar attention anyway! While I was getting fitted, Ken Jeong (Transformer 3/​The Hangover) walked in and introduced himself. Now how cool is that?

I wanted to give this store 5 stars but can only give 3. Went i traveled to LA, i bought a lot of items including shirts, sweaters, accessories and jackets. I spent about $ 2500 when all was said and done.
Good points:
1. Nicely designed store, good selection of clothes overall.
2. I appreciated Mrs. Au’s input.
3. Prices are not unreasonable given the quality of the clothing, espcially if they have a sale
Bad points:
1. Felt that I didn’t get honest feedback about the clothes and that some of the clothes are still sitting unworn since i purchased them ages ago-​for example, i bought this suede thin jacket-​WTF?! They said it looked great on me, but I got home and my friends thought it would look great as part of a cowboy western costume.
2. They encourage you to buy but hesitant about returns. When i tried to email to get feedback on the clothing i bought, i received no response after multiple calls to the store
3. Alan Au-​what is up with this guy? He was charged with getting the online website up years ago and can’t seem to get the job done! They should just hire someone to do it-it’s not that hard!
I hope they can improve on these points.

While they do carry small sizes, their selection of styles is very limited. The clothing is of average quality, and the salesmanship is slightly high pressure, except for Mrs. Au!
I just started reading about suits, so I was looking for what Alan Flusser recommends for short, slim men in his books: a single-​breasted, three-​button jacket, or a double-​breasted jacket with lapels rolled below the waist, both with flap or patch pockets, preferably in textured flannels and tweeds with a strongly vertical pattern. They don’t have anything in those styles at all.
Short, heavy men would also have difficulty finding anything Flusser recommends. I guess that’s just his advice, though.
Anyhow, I went looking for what best suits my body type, but all I found were the bog standards.

I wish I could give this place 6 stars because I can honestly say, without exaggeration, that it has changed my life.
I’m 5’3″ and I weigh about 145 and it is pretty much impossible for me to find a suit that fits off the rack. And no matter how much I would get it tailored to my physique, it would still always be too long, disproportionate, or just plain ill-​fitting.
Jimmy provides are opportunities. I walk into the shop and know that just about anything will fit. His clothes are no joke either; we’re talking high-​end fashion that will make you look great whether you’re short and scrawny or short and stocky (as I used to be once upon a time). The fabric from his suits comes from the same mill that Prada buys from. His shirts fit incredibly well and are made from only the most luxurious cotton. Their ties are only ordered in 2 or 3 of a kind quantities and then never ordered again. It’s as close as you’ll ever get to owning a unique piece of clothing.
The service is incredibly too — like something you’d see in a movie. They put you in front of a mirror and then tell you everything that needs to be done to make your clothes fit you better. He won’t let you walk out of there in something ill-​fitting because his «reputation is at stake.»
If you’re under 5’8″, you owe it to yourself to come here. Just walk in there one day. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

I am 5’4″ and weigh 150 pounds. My body is that of a wrestler — short, squat and muscular.
I am a physician assistant and have always been able to get away with working in scrubs for years. A new job necessitated a more professional appearance.
I have never had a pair of slacks or dress shirt fit me properly. Slacks typically have pleats which make my legs look fat, the waists are too high, crotches too low. Shirts that fit my neck hang off my shoulders, sleeve cuffs droop over my hand, and the body of the shirt billows behind me like a parachute.
I detest having to have everything hemmed, tailored, or altered.
This past weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Jimmy’s store on Brighton Way in Beverly Hills. Jimmy was there with several tailors. He apologized profusely upon my arrival, stating that most of his staff was with family for Chinese New Year.
We tried several pair of slacks to find the best fit, settling on a specific pair. His lead tailor came out, pinned and marked the slacks.
Jimmy handed me a dress shirt and said to try it on. Right out of the bag, the collar fit, the shoulders fit, and the sleeve was the right length. It is hard to describe how amazing it was to have a shirt fit me that well without a thing having been done to it. I almost got a lil emotional. Almost.
I told my friend — «This is the nicest shirt I’ve ever put on.»
Then Jimmy says, «That’s nice, but we make it better,» and proceeds to pin it to improve the fit.
I tried on several leather jackets just for giggles. It was spectacular not having my first thought be, «Damn. I’m gonna have to get these sleeves shortened.
I spoke with multiple customers and shoppers in the store. To a man, we were all spectacularly impressed with the fit and selection available.
I thoroughly enjoyed my 4 hours there. My only regret is that I didn’t go to Jimmy Au’s sooner.
Update :
Overall quality of the shirts and buttons have not held up over the year I’ve had them. Bummer bc everything was very pricey.

Jimmy Au knows suits. And men’s fashion. No matter your stature, after he’s finished with you gentlemen, you will be the best dressed man to walk into a room.
During a So Cal trip, my father (who is 5’3″) stopped by this store nestled in Beverly Hills to nab himself a dapper suit. I was surprised to see that Jimmy, himself, was working in the store, along with his wife. At 70 years old, he looked quite dashing in his own designed pinstriped navy suit. For someone who works with Hollywood celebrities, such as Al Pacino, Danny DeVito, & Tom Cruise, in addition to the wealthy LA patrons, he treated our family with the highest caliber of respect, attentive care, and warmth.
As Jimmy took my dad’s suit measurements, his fingers flew with professional deftness as he smoothed out the jacket’s back, pinched a bit of the center so it fit perfectly, and took note to mark the elbow and knee area. He explained that many manufacturers are careless with the proportions and just chop off the ends, without factoring in the ratio of knees and elbows.
Seeing my dad try on a new crisp dark heather brown suit, complemented by a light blue dress shirt, I saw his entire face light up. It’s always a great self-​esteem boost when clothes FIT for your body; something that has always been discouraging for my father until now. With such a niche market, Jimmy has a very loyal following nation-​wide, and I see why. Thank you Jimmy for your personalized approach to retail and design; it’s all about making the customer feel and look amazing in your clothes.