Lakeside

Story by kelli tipton and buddy roberts
photos by bob crisp and buddy roberts
Find what you’re looking for
this Christmas at lakeside retailers
The search for the perfect holiday gifts – whether
your list includes menswear, the latest in
women’s fashions, jewelry or personalized
presents – can often be stressful, but shopping locally
with lakeside area retailers is a sure way to take the
tension out of
Michael’s Mens Wear
127 Court Square West, Talladega
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Special Holiday Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 19-23.
Suits are what the 47-year-old business is known for,
according to owner Mike Gee. “We always have a suit
sale of some kind going on. Many customers come in
and know they want a suit, but they don’t know exactly
what they want. That’s where our customer service
makes the difference. We’ll match the suit up with a
shirt and the right tie. When was the last time you went
to a department store and they waited on you?”
Polka dot ties are popular this season, as they have
been for the past three years, Gee said, and Michael’s
offers a colorful selection. “Red, black and white are
16 | Lakeside Living & Logan Martin Homes | December 2016