Exhibit 99.1

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Declares 25% Stock Dividend

    HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2005--JoS. A. Bank
Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market: "JOSB") announced that the
Company's Board of Directors today declared a 25% stock dividend, the
Company's third stock dividend in two years. Each shareholder of
record as of January 27, 2006 will receive one additional share of
common stock for every four shares then owned. As a result of the
stock dividend, the number of outstanding shares of common stock will
increase to approximately 17.1 million shares from approximately 13.7
million shares. The dividend shares will be distributed on February
15, 2006.
    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 318 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, the ability
to source product from its global supplier base, the effectiveness of
the Company's marketing programs, the availability of lease sites for
new stores and the Company's ability to negotiate favorable lease
terms, 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