Exhibit 99.1

 JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 25.5% Increase in September Sales;
                 Comparable Store Sales Increase 12.9%

    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2005--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (NASDAQ National Market: "JOSB") announces that its
total sales for the fiscal month ended October 1, 2005 (fiscal
September 2005) increased 25.5% to $40.3 million compared with $32.1
million in fiscal September 2004. Also, comparable store sales
increased 12.9%, while combined catalog and internet sales increased
17.4% in fiscal September 2005, when compared with fiscal September
2004.
    "The double-digit sales gains were driven primarily by aggressive
promotional activity that was set in place to offset any potential
impact of the hurricanes that affected the country in September,"
stated David E. Ullman, Executive Vice President - Chief Financial
Officer of JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.
    Total sales for the eight months ended October 1, 2005 increased
22.2% to $263.8 million compared with $215.8 million in the comparable
prior year period. Also, comparable store sales increased 6.6%, while
combined catalog and internet sales increased 24.7% in the eight
months ended October 1, 2005, when compared with the same prior year
period.
    JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., established in 1905, is one of the
nation's leading retailers of men's classically-styled tailored and
casual clothing, sportswear, footwear and accessories. The Company
sells its full product line through 296 stores in 39 states and the
District of Columbia, a nationwide catalog, and an e-commerce website
that can be accessed at www.josbank.com. The Company is headquartered
in Hampstead, MD, and its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ
National Market under the symbol "JOSB."

    The Company's statements concerning future operations contained
herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may
differ materially from those forecast due to a variety of factors
outside of the Company's control that can affect the Company's
operating results, liquidity and financial condition. Such factors
include risks associated with economic, weather, public health and
other factors affecting consumer spending, the ability of the Company
to finance its expansion plans, the mix and pricing of goods sold, the
market price of key raw materials such as wool and cotton,
availability of lease sites for new stores, the ability to source
product from its global supplier base and other competitive factors.
Other factors and risks that may affect our business or future
financial results are detailed in our filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended January 29, 2005. These cautionary statements
qualify all of the forward-looking statements the Company makes
herein. The Company cannot assure you that the results or developments
anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially
realized, that those results or developments will result in the
expected consequences for the Company or affect the Company, its
business or its operations in the way the Company expects. The Company
cautions you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of their respective dates, and assumes
no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements. These
risks should be carefully reviewed before making any investment
decision.

    CONTACT: JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., Hampstead, MD
             David E. Ullman, EVP/CFO, 410-239-5715
                 or
             RJ Falkner and Company, Inc.
             Investor Relations Counsel
             R. Jerry Falkner, CFA
             800-377-9893
             info@rjfalkner.com

             E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
             www.josbank.com