bigmen.com

What It Is

Bigmen.com is a U.S.-based vertical retail e-commerce site focused on Big and Tall menswear, with a physical store in Framingham, Massachusetts. Its predecessor, Big Men's/Stout Men's Shop, was founded in 1946. It is positioned not as a general e-commerce marketplace, but as a specialist retailer of clothing and footwear for men with large, tall, or stout builds.

Core Strengths

Based on the main content, its biggest advantage is size depth: waist sizes range from 32 to 88, shirts run from Small to 12XBig and from MediumTall to 12XtraLargeTall, shoe sizes range from 8 to 20, and widths include narrow, medium, wide, extra-wide, and more. Categories cover formalwear, casualwear, sportswear, outdoor apparel, workwear, sleepwear, underwear, shoes and boots, accessories, rainwear, ski and winter clothing, and professional sports apparel. The store also offers sizing assistance, special fit advice, and on-site alterations, while some out-of-stock items may be available for special order by phone.

Pricing and Fulfillment

Products are sold at retail prices. Examples include flannel pajamas at $44.95, dress shirts at $49.95, and Jockey underwear 2-packs at $26–$32. Most Ground orders within the U.S. cost around $11.95 and typically arrive in 4–10 business days, with paid options for 3-day, 2-day, or overnight delivery. For international shipping, it supports more than 150 countries and recommends USPS Global Priority or Global Express, with FedEx and UPS International also available. However, international shipping costs are calculated separately for each order, and taxes, duties, and brokerage fees are the customer’s responsibility.

Pros and Cons

Its advantages include a long operating history, professional focus on a vertical category, an extremely broad size range, support for in-store fitting and alterations, and worldwide shipping. For big or tall men who struggle to find well-fitting clothing, its selection is clearly deeper than the big-size sections of ordinary department stores. The drawbacks are its relatively strict return and exchange policy: online orders are refundable within 21 days, eligible for store credit within 45 days, shipping fees are non-refundable, and return shipping is paid by the customer. The total cost of international orders can also be significantly affected by duties and customs clearance fees. The website also notes that it may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is suitable for individual consumers who need special-size menswear, wide-width large-size shoes, business formalwear, workwear, or outdoor apparel, as well as institutional buyers with specific clothing needs. The main content does not indicate support for third-party sellers, commissions, or marketplace platform capabilities, so it is not suitable for evaluation as a seller operating platform. Access from mainland China is not mentioned in the main content, so its status is unknown.