The Natty Dresser: Bringing the Art of Dressing Well Back to Albany, Oregon
A Need, a Vision, and a Rather Dapper Idea
The Natty Dresser began in 2014 with a simple observation: Albany needed a proper men’s clothing store.
After nearly 25 years without a dedicated independent menswear retailer in Albany, local men were traveling elsewhere to find the clothing, services, and the expertise they needed. Oscar and Tamalynne Hult saw an opportunity, not simply to open another retail store, but to bring something special back to Downtown Albany.
Photo: Oscar & Tamalynne Hult – Owners
Their vision was to revive the traditional American haberdashery: a place where a gentleman could find everything from a well-made suit to the perfect hat, receive knowledgeable personal service, and enjoy the experience of shopping for clothes.
“Where there is no vision the people perish; but happy is he that keeps the teaching.”
– Proverbs 29:18 NKJV
Drawing inspiration from the classic era of men’s clothing, they imagined a shop with the warmth, atmosphere, and attention to detail of an old-fashioned department store. A place where quality mattered, individuality was encouraged, and dressing well was an art worth preserving.
And so, The Natty Dresser was born.
Who We Are: Haberdashers at Heart
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Team Photos: Ronnie – Manager, James, Champayne, Michael
At The Natty Dresser, we believe that dressing well is about more than following fashion. It’s about finding your own style, wearing clothes that fit properly, and presenting yourself to the world with confidence.
We’re an independent, locally owned menswear shop with a particular affection for timeless style, fine fabrics, distinctive accessories, and the details that make an outfit come together.
Our selection ranges from everyday casual clothing and rugged heritage wear to business attire, formalwear, and custom-made garments. You’ll find suits, sport coats, shirts, trousers, sweaters, flannels, hats, caps, ties, shoes, and the finishing touches that make a wardrobe your own.
We also offer custom clothing, suit and tuxedo rentals, and alterations, helping our customers look their best for weddings, important occasions, professional life, and everyday adventures.
Whether you’re a seasoned dresser who knows exactly what you want or someone who isn’t quite sure where to begin, you’re welcome here.
You don’t need to know your lapels from your cuffs or your twills from your tweeds. That’s what we’re here for.
Our job is to listen, offer thoughtful advice, help you find the right fit, and make the process enjoyable. We want you to leave not only looking better but feeling better about yourself.
Our philosophy is simple:
Dress Well. Be Confident. Find Success.
More Than Clothes: A Place for Community
From the beginning, The Natty Dresser was intended to be more than a retail business. We wanted to create a destination—a place where people would enjoy spending time, discovering something unexpected, and connecting with others.
That spirit continues through our involvement in Downtown Albany and our events celebrating clothing, history, and good company.
Photo of Tweed Ride
From the Albany Tweed Ride and historic walking tours to classes and special in-store experiences, we enjoy finding ways to bring people together. Our event space gives us another opportunity to welcome people through our doors for memorable occasions that go beyond shopping.
We’re proud to be part of a downtown community whose historic buildings and independent businesses give Albany its distinctive character. Preserving the past while creating something useful and lively for the present is a principle that guides both our business and our investment in our building.
We believe a thriving downtown is built one business, one restored building, one gathering, and one personal connection at a time.
The Art of Dressing Well Is for Everyone
Traditional menswear can sometimes seem intimidating. We understand that.
But we believe every man deserves to feel comfortable in his clothes, confident in his appearance, and welcome in a clothing store.
Perhaps you’re preparing for your wedding. Perhaps you’re looking for your first proper suit, a jacket that finally fits the way it should, a hat that expresses your personality, or simply a few dependable pieces to improve your everyday wardrobe.
Whatever brings you through our door, we’ll meet you where you are.
We appreciate the gentleman who has worn a suit every day for 40 years just as much as the fellow who is buying his first one. We enjoy the classics, but we also believe personal style should have room for experimentation, humor, and a little eccentricity.
After all, being well dressed doesn’t mean looking like everybody else. It means looking like yourself—only a little more natty.
“For man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” ~ Proverbs 22;1 KJV
From a Small Shop to a Historic Landmark
Our first home was a modest storefront on First Avenue in Downtown Albany. We began with a big vision, a great deal to learn, and a determination to build something that would serve our community for years to come.
As the business grew, so did our ambitions.
In 2020, we purchased the historic S.E. Young & Son Department Store Building at 124 Broadalbin Street. Built in 1912 as a locally owned department store, the building had witnessed more than a century of Albany’s commercial life. We saw an opportunity to bring it back to its original purpose while giving it a new chapter in its history.
Restoring the building was a labor of love and a substantial undertaking. Carefully bringing the exterior back toward its original 1912 appearance and creating an interior inspired by haberdasheries of the 1930s and 1940s.
Restored architectural details, beautiful lighting, custom-built counters, and the atmosphere of a bygone era came together to create something we had dreamed about from the beginning: a true old-school menswear shop.
In late 2020, we moved into our new home.
Today, when you step through our doors, we hope you experience more than a clothing store. We hope you feel as though you’ve discovered a place that has always belonged in Downtown Albany.
Come Be Part of Our Story
The Natty Dresser exists because we believed Albany deserved a proper haberdashery. More than a decade later, we’re still working to make that vision a reality.
We’re grateful to the customers who have supported us from the beginning, the people who have helped us grow, and everyone who has walked through our doors out of curiosity and left as a friend.
Whether you’re shopping for something special, looking for expert help with fit, exploring historic Downtown Albany, or simply curious about what a traditional haberdashery is all about, we’d love to meet you.
Come browse. Ask questions. Try something new. Enjoy the surroundings. And if you have a good story about a particularly memorable suit, we’d be happy to hear it.
The Natty Dresser
Dress Well. Be Confident. Find Success.
124 Broadalbin Street SW
Downtown Albany, Oregon
A traditional haberdashery for the modern gentleman—and a little something special for everyone who appreciates the art of dressing well.