RENTAL REBOOT!
These four companies will change the way you think about rentals—and will help you stay on budget.
It’s no secret tuxedo rentals have a bad rap for being ill fitting and outdated. Factor in the multiple trips to a rental shop to buy and later tailor your look (not an easy feat when you have an entire party to outfit), and the whole process can seem even more daunting. So what’s the good news? Brands like The Black Tux, Generation Tux, Men’s Wearhouse and Stitch & Tie are reinventing the rental game. With little more than a measuring tape, internet connection and spare half hour, you can pick out a tux or suit (plus shoes and accessories, if you’re so inclined) and have it all shipped directly to your doorstep. Below, our rundown of the new way to rent formalwear.
THE BLACK TUX
With the largest collection of the bunch, The Black Tux boasts 48 suit and tuxedo rentals guaranteed to fit any and every wedding Most styles come in a range of sizes, for a made-to-order look. If you don’t know your size, use their Fit Formula to help find what’s best for you based on answers to a few questions like your height and weight. You can also visit any one of their 29 showrooms across the country to be measured in person. Your outfit will ship two weeks prior to your wedding to give you enough time to make alterations (should they be necessary). But plan ahead and secure your rentals at least three months in advance. The Black Tux will cover minor alterations to the length of jacket sleeves or pants—without cutting the fabric—up to $15 with a receipt. If the thought of renting a tux or suit without first seeing it in person makes you nervous, take advantage of The Black Tux’s free, at-home try-on. You’ll get to test drive one of its rentals for up to 48 hours before you commit.
