Anyone tried online tux rentals?

ckelly89

Hi all,

I just went to mens wearhouse to outfit the groomsmen and it came to $200 a guy (gasp!).  I found some online tux rental places (TuxDesigner, Tuxrentalonline, tuxedosonline) that are cheaper, but i am looking for some reviews on this-has anyone tried these?  Any positive/negative experiences?

Your help is super appreciated!

TheDoctor10

Renting online, while it may cost less than renting from a brick & mortar shop, is ill-advised.

My usual renting caveats apply: cheap fabrics, cheap materials, boxy fit, slapdash hemming, and sizing woes on pickup. 

As an aside: I'm not one to recommend renting. There's almost always a better option available. $200 can buy a very nice suit appropriate for your wedding and the owner's future needs.

That being said, at least at a brick & mortar rental shop, your guys can try on the clothing to get the best fit available in (hopefully) your chosen style. Plus, the shop can measure and hem in-person. Online, you won't have that opportunity, so the guys may end up with jackets and trousers that are 1-2 sizes too big or small. Combine that with the need for each guy to accurately know his measurements so that the jacket/trousers can be hemmed. 

Think of your pictures and what guys posing in ill-fitting tuxedos will look like. Is the savings worth it?

In short, if you're going to rent, give it the best possible chance of looking good. Find a well-rated brick & mortar rental shop and choose a suit or tuxedo that will flatter your men.