As many men may have noticed over the last couple of decades the price of clothing has gradually become cheaper … with little to no compromise in its quality. Of course there are still highly expensive designer tailors who offer all manner of eye-wateringly luxurious garments;however for the average man on the high-street the reduction in price of certain items means men can walk out in style without having to break the bank … this is especially good news for those looking for a tuxedo.
Cast your mind back you’ll probably recollect having to traipse down to the high-street suit shop for a fitting,getting it fitted and altered,paying a deposit and then have the ordeal of getting it back in near perfect condition. The majority of men went through this as buying a dinner suit was an expensive luxury – why splash out if you are only going to wear the thing once or twice? However with the explosion of affordable and quality garments flooding the market,the proliferation of purely online retail stores and the recent rise in popularity for the ‘dinner suit’,it has now become more efficient to buy a suit rather than rent one.
If you are looking to buy a suit and know that you’ll have a few engagements coming up (and can be ‘reasonably’ sure you won’t pile on the pounds around the waist) then you have a few options.
FOR THE BUDGET CONSCIOUS …
Option 1) You could buy a decent but cheap tuxedo from someone like M&S for under £60! Bear in mind this option will save you cash but it won’t have a tailored look.
Option 2) You can buy yourself a second hand suit. These suits tend to have been rented out and now look a bit too shabby however you can find deals online ie check out Moss Bros’ clearance section or Clermont Direct’s second-hand area.
MID RANGE TUXEDOS
Compared to renting the following recommendations will still have you saving cash in the long term and will ensure you look the part on the occasion.
Option 1 ) You could buy a higher quality dinner suit made from wool offering greater comfort and shape from an online store such as Clermont Direct for around £100. This is slightly more expensive than renting but if you have a few occasions coming up then this will be the more efficient option
Option 2) You could choose to buy a complete dinner suit package featuring all the paraphernalia (ie shirt,bow tie and cummerbund) from a specialist such as MyTuxedo for just over £100. This is certainly recommended if you neither own a suit or accessories,check out the examples below.
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MYTUXEDO’s GOLD PACKAGE
This is MyTuxedo’s gold tuxedo package which comprises all of the above. You get a classic fitted single breasted,one-button tuxedo made of wool and featuring a notch lapel and precision-cut trousers,a dress shirt by Black N White,a classic pleated silk cummerbund (12 colours) and a pre-tied bow tie (6 colours). ALL THIS FOR £123 |
WHEN MONEY’S NO PROBLEM …
Of course if you have the cash or are integral to the event ie the party host or father of the bride then you should contemplate purchasing a top quality tailored tuxedo made from the finest material. You’ll also need high quality accessories such as shoes and dress shirt to finish the look. Overall you won’t see much change from £500 … but then again if you want to look the part you’ll need to stump up the cash. There are top quality retailers such as Savile Row that you should check if you are looking for that something special. This will of course come at a price and you should do your research before plunging head first.
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Of course there are situations where you’ll need to get down to the nearest Moss Bros for the special occasion suit or Scottish dress but in the end of the day it is worth looking at the purchase rather than the rental. Check out our recommended retailer area for more info.
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