CUSTOMER REVIEWS

For that price I didn't know what to expect but I thought I'd take a chance. The photos on the website looked good but when it got here it was a really nice jacket. I love it.

It got here quick. It comes in this really cool box which must be specially designed because it doesn't wrinkle during shipment.

Turns out my wife knows Anderson-Little. She's from New England. I never heard of them, but I have now.

--Chris in LA

Received the replacement (one size up), and it fits Jim wonderfully !! Nice cut and fit, just looks great and hangs very nicely on him.

Thank you once again for exchanging the size, and for your great (and concerned) customer service. Have a wonderful day!! The Mrs. ;-)

--J in Providence

I remembered Anderson-Little from when I lived up North, so I decided to get a jacket as a birthday gift for a friend. My boyfriend liked it so much, we bought one for him.

When I had a question and called, Mr. Anderson actually helped me himself. That really surprised me.

--Lynda in Naples

I found your ad in todays Boston Globe. I was a customer at the Liberty Mall Store many years ago. Still wearing my tan suit and blue shorts.

- Jeremiah J. Noonhan, Jr.

I was employed by the company for six years starting in 1958. For two years I worked in Fall River, mostly on the 6th floor sorting and pricing clothing in the summer while in high school. I also met the alterations trucks at the loading dock.

After high school graduation I went to college in Providence and worked in the Providence store selling women's and children's clothing, going back to Fall River in the summers. Upon graduation I was offered a full time position with the company, but turned it down for a lower paying teaching position. I spent 40 years in public education and retired five years ago as a superintendent.

In any event, the discipline I learned working for the company has served me well.

- Paul Bento

Just heard that you are selling on-line. Congratulations! We missed buying your clothing - originally in Woonsocket, RI.

Wishing you much success!

- Rod & Donna Pratte

My best friend, Richard Parker,
was the manager of the Fall River home store. My business was two blocks away. I still own and wear 14 Anderson Little suits on a daily basis.
They are in style and look like new.
GLAD YOUR BACK!

Paul Cantin

Good luck to you. I hope Anderson - Little becomes what it once was and closes down the Mens Wearhouse. I am a former manager for Anderson- Little having worked there from 86 to 98. I still wear suits but they're not the same quality as an Anderson -Little suit.

Dave

I am from Geneva, New York (Upstate, NY) I am 37 years old and when I was younger I remember shopping at a local mall where there was an Anderson-Little men's store. My dad, who was a school teacher, always liked to buy Anderson-Little. Some of his clothing from Anderson-Little still hangs in his closet. He passed away last August. I was recently in a thrift store and purchased an Anderson-Little suit in a perfect condition. There were three others with the Anderson-Little label with the name "Embassy Suits by Anderson-Little" I was wondering how old they might be? Anyway, I am glad to see Anderson-Little is making a comeback. I wish you the best of luck and much success. Congratulations!

Joseph M. Midiri

During high school I worked at the Meriden (downtown Meriden Mall) Anderson-Little for 2 years from 1970-1972, my first real job. I have the fondest memories of the store and my co-workers. It was like a family and we all had a great time. Anderson-Little suits and sport coats were the very best quality and we had a great tailor, Angelo, who would do the work on-site. I remember the trucks coming in daily from the Fall River plant and rushing to load/unload the alterations and the new merchandise. I remember the great Harris Tweed sport coats. I wish I still had one. We used to be so busy. The place used to really jump. There has never been another store that can compete on quality and price. The quality was really fine, in spite of the reputation as a discount store. I have bought a lot of Brooks Brothers etc. and they can't even come close.
Pete

At last, it is back! we have been waiting for this to happen for some time now! every closet needs the basic BLUE BLAZER! having grown-up in New England it was a wardrobe staple!

Maria D'Arcangelo

Dear Geneva

The embassy square line of clothing started back in 1990 and lasted until the company closed in February of 98. The embassy square was the top of the line suit for Anderson-Little. I still have all my embassy square suits and most are in perfect condition.

Dave

502 Bedford Street... Remember it well. I worked for the company for 18 years until I closed up the store at Echelon Mall. In peak years we sold up to 700 suits per week and toward the end it trickled down to less then 50. When I started in '74 we were clearing out the leisure suits at $17.50 with free alterations. That was when polyester was king. You were only cool if you had a PVC jacket.

Gene

I was employed by Anderson-Little in the Lancaster, Pa store for twenty years. There is not a day that goes by that I don't use something that I was taught during my tenure. I am a Customer Service Manager now and always teach my new employees the respect and kindness that was shown to me by extremely knowledgeable people when I was starting out.
So many times I have heard "I miss Anderson-Little". Thank you for everything and much luck in all you do.

I WORKED FOR ANDERSON LITTLE IN NASHUA NH AND LANCASTER PA.I LOVED THE STORE FOR THE GREAT CLOTHING AND WORKING FOR A GREAT COMPANY . I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED WHEN THEY CLOSED THERE DOORS HOW NICE WOULD IT BE TO SEE THEM COME BACK AGAIN.I DID SEE THAT SOMEONE WROTE IN SAYING THEY WORKED IN LANCASTER PA BUT NO NAME IF YOU COME BACK ON HERE I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHO YOU WERE.

DEB

I love the jacket! I got it just after lunch and have been wearing for few hours. It fits like a good pair of gloves and no wrinkles. Just wow. What a fantastic jacket.

I want to order another one for my father. Can I pay extra to be shipped as an express mail? He will be visiting me from Korea next week and I want him to go home with a new AL jacket.

Thanks,

Joon

Received the jacket and just love it - exactly what I was looking for in a blazer.

Joseph

I love it! Simple, sophisticated, well-crafted. I feel I'll have it for years!

Thanks!

John

I ordered a blazer in March. One day after I placed my order Mr. Anderson himself called me because he wanted to suggest I order one size up. Of course he was right. This is nothing less than amazing. I dont get personal attention like this in a store, let alone on line. The owner of the company called me to make sure I was getting the best fitting jacket I could get.

Oh, and by the way...the jacket is beautiful, well made...and fits me as if tailor made. I wish you nothing but success -- you deserve it.

Mo

Blazer arrived a week after my order was placed. I couldn't have asked for a better fit and overall experience shopping online. Great look - purchased the silver buttons - and a great value. Made in America - can't beat it. If and when you start producing other styles, I will be back.

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Alek from OH

When I was in high school I worked at the Lincoln Plaza, Worcester MA Anderson-Little store. Also worked at the store in Auburn MA as well as a store in Hadley, MA when in college. Those jobs helped fund my college tuition.

I still remember how to make the alteration marks on a suit so that the tailor can properly alter the suit.

All the people who worked at the store, employees and managers were very classy and great to work with.

I hope you can resurrect the brand.

Mike

Stuart, I'm not sure if you will remember me but you made me the(opening) manager of the Woonsocket, R.I. store. It was a great company, I could tell you what your dad did for me,some other time. I was the LAST Dist Manager and had the misfortune of closing the stores. Last one Fall River, now a resturant. Wish YOU are your family the best. Regards, Ray

I love the simplicity and durability of this classic staple in every man's wardrobe. Anderson-Little nailed it. Plus, I talked with the Scott Anderson himself when I called about my jacket. What other CEOs have you talked to about the item you are wearing?

Hi Deb..you wished to know who it was that sent in the review from the Lancaster, Pa store. It was me, Sally Breen Vincent.

Sally Vincent

WOW!!!! How nice to see Anderson Little back. I remembered my first suit that we bought at the Anderson Little Store in Allston, MA. and many others later. Good to see the made in USA label.

George Rotondo

I purchased a blue blazer last year to take on a cruise, and to have something to wear to work meetings. I couldn't be happier with the product. Mr. Anderson was very helpful in guiding me to the right size, and it has become one of my favorites. I just finished attending a conference, so I have been wearing the blazer quite a bit. It manages to look well tailored while still being comfortable, and is still ready to hit the town after a few days of sitting through flights, meetings, and workshops. It is an ideal "basic".

Mark

As a native Texan, I had never heard of the company, but really wanted to buy American.

I am really pleased with the jacket, and look forward to buying a black one soon. Customer service was top-notch!

Great blazer! Not being familiar with the history of Anderson-Little, I was just looking to buy American made. I'm very glad I did.

The fit is excellent, and I experienced perfect customer service. I will be buying a black one soon!

WOW!!! Glade to see your back. I worked for the A-L store in Lowell, Ma. some times covering in Methuen,MA and Nashua NH. during my Junior and Senior years of High school. Boy do I miss those years Anderson-Little was a great place to work.

Michael Coughlin

My first long term employment was with Wang and they sent me to training in Mass. many times. My one and only blue blazer was bought in 1981. It is a Shefford Anderson-Little. Unfortunately it's too small now, but I kept it because it's the highest quality and in perfect shape. I want to give it to a grandchild, and now that I discovered the rebirth of the company, I need to buy one. Thanks for representing American quality.

Glenn - Louisiana.

I remembering buying a gray alpaca sport jacket years ago from your store at Westgate Mall in Brockton, Ma. Unfortunitly I out grew it and have looked for another to no avail. I want another, even 2 or 3 since it was the softest jacket I have ever found. Bring that sport coat back and that would be your money maker.

E. Douglass

Every fella needs a blue blazer in his wardrobe and since it's an item that will get a lot of wear it's got to be built well and look great at all times. This blazer has an amazing fit right out of the box, the material feels great, the construction is solid and the price is nothing less than spectacular. It's also made in America, a luxury that is hard to come by these days. Treat yourself and order one, you've got nothing to lose but tons to gain.

Drew McKinney

I stumbled upon this website and decided to order a blue blazer after reading reviews. I have been looking for one to take on a cruise. It arrived yesterday and I must say I love it. Size is perfect which in itself is great considering how many jackets I have sent back to other companies. Quality is solid and it looks better on me then other jackets I have that I paid quite a bit more for. Wish they were also available in brown I would order another. This is a good buy! Thanks and please add me to your mail list if other clothing becomes available.

CJ Peterson

I'm very pleased with my Anderson-Little blue blazer. The styling is classic, the material is strong and appropriate for all season wear, and the fit is true to size. I will be making future purchases here and recommending this company to colleagues.

Paul