Wedding Preparation

Grooms: Wedding Tuxedo Rental or Purchase?

Unless you're exchanging wedding vows on a beach or having a casual wedding, you will most likely be sporting formal attire on your BIG day.  If you grew up attending black-tie affairs, you may already own a tuxedo. But in most cases, our grooms-to-be come across the same formal dilemma,  whether to rent or buy tuxedo?

Recently, we had one of our NYC clients purchase a tuxedo at Cozy Formalwear in Morristown, New Jersey for his January 11th, 2014 wedding. He contemplated the typical question renting vs buying.  He will also be a groomsmen in a black-tie wedding this month (they can wear their own if they own them), not too mention his wife-to-be's firm hosts a black-tie gala every year. The answer was simple, by attending those three events, purchasing the tuxedo ended up paying for itself. The Boss Hugo Boss (one of our favs) tuxedo fit him perfectly since it was tailored just for him and that to me is priceless. There's nothing worse than a man looking like he's wearing his Dad's oversized suit.

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Rent vs Buy?

Money and your budget is the main factor in your wedding formalwear decision. Renting will cost about 10% - 30% of the price of a new tuxedo. Most tuxedo prices begin around $300 and go up to about the $500+. If you attend a couple more black-tie events in your lifetime, the tuxedo ends up paying for itself.  Look at it as an investment, the gift that will keep giving -- it will always be something you can wear for years to come and it will never go out of style if you stick with the classic look. If you are on a super tight budget, renting your attire would be the best choice for you. In some cases, stores will offer the groom a free tuxedo with the rentals of additional rentals which is the best savings off all.

Please keep these tips in mind, whether you are buying or renting your tuxedo:

Buying Tips

-Choose a formalwear store that updates their stock on a regular basis

-A good formalwear dealer will know how to measure you properly (inseam, waist, jacket size), making sure you have the necessary alterations for your custom suit/tuxedo.

-Trends change, stick to the classics. Think about the longevity of your purchase.
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-If you're investing in a grown up suit, splurge and buy an equally as nice pair of dress shoes.

-Stay away from synthetic fabrics, stick to wools.

Rental Tips

-Choose a formalwear store that updates its tuxedo inventory regularly.

-A good formalwear dealer will know how to measure you properly (inseam, waist, jacket size) and give you a tuxedo fitting in advance of the wedding

-The store should be able to supply you with all the tuxedo accessories you'll need: shirts, bow tie, cummerbund, vest, cufflinks, suspenders, even shoes.

-Finally, have all your groomsmen get their gear at the same shop, you will want to match perfectly (unless your guys own your own tuxedos). If they live out of state or out of the country, ask them to get measured by a local tailer and send their measurements to your shop. We suggest reserving wedding tuxedos at least three months in advance. It's one last item to worry about as your day quickly approaches and we can promise the last few months will fly by!

Rent or buy tuxedo for wedding? What's your choice? We would love to hear!

Check out these additional tips on how to tell if your suit fits by Esquire:  http://www.esquire.com/style/tips/suit-fit-0708

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