Exhibit 99.1

           JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Schedules Conference Call to Review
                              Third Quarter Results


     HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2005--JoS. A. Bank Clothiers,
Inc. (Nasdaq National Market: JOSB) announces that it will host a conference
call to discuss and answer questions about the Company's fiscal third quarter
2005 results. The conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on
Monday, December 5, 2005, the same day the Company expects to report its
operating results for the fiscal third quarter of 2005.
     To participate in the call on December 5, 2005, please dial (USA) (877)
209-0397 or (International) (612) 332-0819, at least five minutes before 11:00
a.m. EST. A replay of the conference call will be available after 2:30 p.m. EST
on December 5, 2005 until December 12, 2005 at 11:59 p.m. EST by dialing (USA)
(800) 475-6701 or (International) (320) 365-3844. The access code for the replay
will be 805365.
     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 316 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