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10 POWERFUL
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To Buy
A Tuxedo Instead Of Renting A Tuxedo |
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*** Disclaimer:
The reasons below are "potential" problems that a consumer
may encounter when trying to rent a tuxedo. The author of this
article ... although he believes that there are formal wear
rental stores that provide excellent service ... he also realizes
the basic notion that there are other rental stores that provide
inadequate service (as with any type of business). If you decide
to rent instead of purchase, call the formal wear store and
ask them questions that may help you with your decision. Do
they have tailors on the premises? How early can I pick up my
tuxedos? What do you do if I need an exchange? What quality
control standards do you implement to assure high- quality garments?
By getting answers to just a few basic questions, a consumer
can then make an educated decision whether or not it's better
to rent a tuxedo or own a tuxedo. Our goal is that you, the
consumer, make the best possible decision for your
situation.
Bottom Line: Do some research. Weigh
your options. Make your decision on what's best for you. Whatever
you decide, I hope you have a special wedding day and everything
goes absolutely perfect !!! Best wishes !!!
1) Much higher-quality garments
Strongly consider this first point. For
a tuxedo store to be
profitable, they must get a lot of "runs" from their
inventory.
There is no control over this variable; this means that you
may end up being the 100th person to wear a particular
garment. You may like to think that you are the 1st, 5th, or
even 10th person wearing a garment ... but chances are
that many more sweaty grooms have worn that garment
before you. Frayed lapels, discoloration, broken buttons,
"pulls," stains, you name it ... there are a lot of
uncontrollable variables involved.
By purchasing your tuxedo, you have a beautiful garment that
has not shown any signs of aging. Crisp lapels, even colors,
"tight" construction ... now you're looking like a
man of style. Your bride is not wearing a used gown, is she?
Look like a "million bucks." Definitely consider purchasing
your tuxedo.
2) Perfectly-tailored fit
Most tuxedos/suits need some alterations
for a perfect fit.
A rental store cannot do all the necesary alterations to
guarantee a perfect fit. For example, tuxedo stores cannot
do "tapers" or add/remove fabric (if necessary) because
that same item will be used by another groom the
following week.
Don't get me wrong ... a groom can still
look fairly well with a rental garment; however, he will not
have that tailored look of perfection that is only available
when a professional tailor can alter that garment to fit the
contours of your body. For this reason alone, you should highly
consider purchasing your tuxedo.
3) No "substitutes" !!! What's that mean?
Here's a situation for you: Your coat
size is a 40R. The same coat that you will be wearing from a
rental store was worn by another groom the week before you.
That groom forgets to return his tuxedo to the rental store.
Our main problem now is that he has the coat that you will be
wearing for your wedding. Answer this question for me: do you
really think that the store owner is going to buy another coat
for you and also pay the rush charges associated with getting
that new coat for you in time? In most cases, the answer is
"NO!" He will try to "sub" you with a somewhat
close size (maybe a 41L, 41R, 42R, etc.). If he doesn't have
a close size, he may even try "subbing" you with a different
style coat (of course he'll try to find one that is somewhat
close).
Bottom Line: you may not be getting
what you should
have gotten. Save the aggravation and consider
purchasing your tuxedo.
4) No need for "exchanges" Exchanges occur frequently in the formal
wear industry.
You go try on your tuxedo just 1-2 days before the
wedding, and you find out that something doesn't fit
correctly. Although some stores may attempt to fix the
problem on the scene, most stores will require you to
come back at a later time to pick up the "exchange."
It's 2
days before your wedding, do you really need to be doing
this back-and-forth scenario this close to your special
day?
Consider purchasing your tuxedo so you
can enjoy the
benefits of a custom-tailored fit and never have to worry
about exchanges.
5) Save the time & hassle of going back & forth to the formal wear store. OK ... you have to go to a tuxedo store
to pick out your
styles & have your measurements taken ... then you have
to pick up your tuxedos 1-2 days before the wedding ...
then you have to come back if any "exchanges" are made
... then you have to come back to the store to return the
tuxedos.
Suggestion: consider purchasing your
tuxedo and you'll
always be prepared.
6) No "knock-offs" or imitations You bring a picture into a rental store
and say that you
want a specific tuxedo, perhaps one by Ralph Lauren tuxedos.
Most of your popular styles by Calvin Klein tuxedos, Ralph Lauren,
Geoffrey Beene, Oscar de la Renta, Joseph Abboud tuxedos, etc. have been
imitated by smaller manufacturers that may not be using
the same quality piece goods. By looking at the
garments, it may be difficult to tell the difference in fabric.
The only difference is that you may end up with a lesser
quality garment that doesn't have the same fit and "lines"
as a top designer. You may be saying, "Store owners
wouldn't purchase imitations just to save inventory costs
and boost up their bottom line profits." Think about it.
Do the safe thing. Consider the best
option. Consider
pruchasing your own brand new tuxedo.
7) No stress about attire. Need an explanation? You have enough things to concentrate
on 2 days before
your wedding day. Do you really want to "cross your
fingers... knock on wood," and hope all goes well with
your tuxedos?
Save the hassle and purchase your tuxedos
well in
advance of the wedding. No unforseen "surprises" will
pop up ... ultimately, eliminating unnecessary aggravation
before your special, memorable event.
8) Peaceful rehearsal dinner. Explanation? Unfortunately, tuxedo pickups are usually
on the Thursday
(during evening hours) before the wedding. In most
cases, wedding rehearsal dinners are also on Thursdays
(if the wedding is on a Saturday). If you do decide to rent
tuxedos, I hope that your rehearsal dinner doesn't fall on
this day. If so, you may run into a time issue/problem.
When the guys go pick up their tuxedos, they should really
try them on in the store. If there is a problem, the guys
could get tied up there and end up showing up late for the
rehearsal dinner. To eliminate this unwanted event from
occurring, consider taking advantage of our "group
discounts" and have each member of your wedding party
make a wise investment by owning a custom-tailored
tuxedo well in advance of the wedding.
9) An Investment Why would you want to spend $150 for
a tuxedo rental that
you only wear for 1 day? For the price of about 2 rentals,
you can own your own tuxedo and enjoy using it whenever
a formal social event occurs. Whether you go to a
play/theatre, cruise, black tie affair, etc ... you will be
prepared.
10) No additional late charge fees & missing item fees - -- groom's responsibility contract? ATTENTION Grooms !!! When you "book"
tuxedos for your wedding party at a formal wear store, you usually
have to sign a "Groom's Contract." This contract makes
you liable for all the tuxedos in the wedding party. If one
of your party members returns a tuxedo a day late, you will
be the one paying a $20 late fee for each day. If one of your
party members loses an item (NOTE: tuxedo jewelry is the most
frequently lost item ($20 - $25 charge), you will be the one
paying the replacement fee.
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