The Dos and Don’ts of Perfect Suit Rental
When you are at a wedding, renting your suit or tuxedo is sometimes more practical. This is especially true if your budget doesn’t allow for a hand-tailored fit or you want to try something bold.
Look for a rental company that specializes in formal wear. This way, you will get a better fit.
Don’t Forget About Accessories
For many brides-to-be, worries about their wedding day attire don’t end with finding the perfect white dress to walk down the aisle. They also worry about ensuring their groomsmen look polished and put together in suits or tuxedos.
When you’re renting, your options for customization and tailoring may be limited, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle. Many rental boutiques offer a wide range of accessories like shoes, suspenders, ties, and bow ties to complement your suit or tuxedo.
Most suit rental companies will include these accessories in your overall package, but if you’re shopping around, ensure that the store you’re considering offers everything you need. Otherwise, you’ll have to find separate items to complete your ensemble and potentially pay extra fees for each additional accessory. This is especially important if you’re looking to outfit a large group or an individual to wear a tie with a tuxedo, such as your groomsmen or the entire wedding party. It can be expensive to rent a suit and tuxedo for everyone on your list.
Don’t Forget About The Fit
One of the most essential parts of a suit (or tuxedo) is its fit. If the suit is too big in any area, it can destroy your look.
This can be a problem with rentals because rental boutiques often offer standard sizes instead of personalized fittings. However, newer online rental companies like Generation Tux use a sizing system that asks questions about your body and measurements to ensure you get the perfect-fitting suit.
Plus, they offer a free at-home try-on service to give you peace of mind. This allows you to see how the suit fits before saying YES. They also allow you to invite your groomsmen, ring-bearers, or any other men who need to rent a suit and track their orders through their event management tool. These features help ensure the fitting suits arrive before your wedding day without any hassle. Plus, they have a wide range of accessories, from shoes to ties, that you can mix and match to create your unique look.
Don’t Forget About The Style
It’s easy to assume that rental suits will look nice and clean. However, rentals are exposed to a lot of wear and tear. Multiple people wear them, which must be cleaned after each use — so they can get stained and damaged easily. This is why renting early is critical, especially if you want to ensure all the groomsmen can find the perfect fit.
When choosing a rental, look for somewhere that takes actual measurements and tailors each suit to your specific body. This way, you won’t have to worry about your suit fitting perfectly, and it will be as close as possible to a custom fit. It’s also worth looking for a place that allows you to send back the tuxedo for an additional fitting so you can have it tailored further if needed. This way, you’ll avoid extra charges from rental companies trying to nickel-and-dime you.
Don’t Forget About The Budget
When renting a suit, you have to consider what the total package will include. Most rental companies provide more than just the jacket, pants, and cummerbund or vest – they also offer shoes, ties, and accessories. This can be a huge time saver because it’s a one-stop-shop.
However, be sure to read the fine print carefully. Some places have hidden fees that can nickel and dime you after the fact. For example, you may be responsible for the damage if someone spills their hip flask on your tuxedo and it’s not returned in the required time.
Make sure to choose an online store that has a clear return policy and offers a full-fit guarantee. A company, for instance, uses their tailor to measure you with exact neck, chest, arm, waist, leg, and crotch measurements. This is as close to a perfect fit as you can get when ordering online. If you order your tux at least three months in advance, you can flag any fit issues and have them fixed for free.
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