The low down of Tuxedo rental

Tuxedo rental is an excellent option for those who may be part of the bridal party but cannot afford to pay for the expense of buying their own tuxedo. Yet there are a number of factors to consider when renting a tuxedo to ensure you get the high quality without the high cost. In most cases the groomsmen and groom himself will consider renting their tuxedos due to the significant cost savings as compared to buying new tuxedoes for the occasion. As a side note, suits are not usually available for renting so it is usually only when the wedding calls for a tuxedo that renting becomes a consideration.

Considerations when renting a tuxedo

• Where to go

Once you have decided to rent a tuxedo instead of buying one outright, it is advised that you look through the various local retailers and assess them for quality and value for money. This could mean asking other wedding professionals you are working with for recommendations or just looking up customer feedback to form an overall view of a rental business.

Once you have found a suitable tuxedo rental business, it is recommended that a groom or groomsman visit as early as three months ahead of the wedding date as often there is high demand for fine quality tuxedos and you may need to get in early to reserve the date especially if it is around the high wedding season. Usually the suit will need to be returned the day following the wedding.

• Which style

There is usually a certain style of tuxedo that will be appropriate for the formality of the event and wedding you will be attending which the tuxedo tailor will be able to assist you with, along with choosing a style that will flatter your body shape. What's more, renting allows a person to hire the latest trend in tuxedos without having to resort to expensive price tags or looking like a penguin in an out-of-date suit.

Hiring a tuxedo instead of buying also gives the opportunity to wear a more expensive suit than you would normally be able to afford, along with the additional accessories that can easily add up to hundreds of dollars when buying.

A great industry tip is to hire a tuxedo one size smaller than you normally wear which should avoid that 'square' look many rentals can get through overuse.

• Cost

When it comes to the cost of hiring a tuxedo the costs can vary quite substantially depending on the style of suit with most falling between $100 and $300, a cost far less expensive then the purchase costs of any suit or tuxedo.

• Looking Great in a Rental

Now that the basics of the tuxedo rental process have been covered, the most important aspect is making the rental look great for the big event.

To begin with, go into the tuxedo rental store with your measurements, or have them measured when you are there, as this will give a give indication of what suit size and style you need. Having the wrong suit can either make you look like you are a kid in your dad's suit or squeezing into something ten sizes too small so this is important if you want to look your best. Any rental store worth its salt will have a tailor in-store or at least trained staff that will be able to measure and recommend a variety of tuxedos that are appropriate. These measurements should be:

• Waistline
•  Shoulders
• Inseam
• Chest
• Leg Length
• Neck Circumference

The Pros and Cons of Suit Rental

When it comes to the benefits of tuxedo rental obviously cost is a major factor, with rental being a fraction of the cost of buying a tuxedo, especially important if you are the groom and paying for your groomsmen's suits.

Furthermore, renting a tuxedo means that the tuxedo will be pressed and clean on your behalf, saving a lot of time and effort. Although that being said it really is essential that if you are going to hire a tuxedo that you do so well before the date otherwise you may be left with a tuxedo that looks rented and well worn - never a good look for the photographs and your big day.

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