How to Rent a Tux Last-Minute, Because Hey, You’re a Busy Guy
It’s your buddy’s wedding. You’ve had the Save the Date on your fridge for months. I mean, how did you let this happen? No judgment, though.
Some guys can afford a well-lit closet that’s filled to the brim with suits for every occasion. But we know you’re not one of these guys. We know you probably have a tux buried in the back of your closet that probably dates from the Bush administration — and when it comes time to break it out, it never fits quite as well as you remembered.
Now that wedding season is about to be in full swing, you’re probably scrambling to find a stylish, affordable suit or tux that fits — or, if you’ve really put it off to the last minute, you may be frantically Googling “suit rentals.” Avoid renting a tacky suit from a big-brand suit shop (or, worse, running the risk of bedbugs) and check out one of these six websites, which are redefining the suit rental industry. They’ll hook you up ASAP, and you won’t step out looking like you’ve just come back from your grandpa’s funeral in the process.
The Black Tux
Charcoal grey suit, $110
With an array of killer suits and tuxes and an awesome Instagram, The Black Tux is everything a guy wants and needs during wedding season. It’s a remarkably simple process: Choose your style and fit (the website uses a “fit algorithm” to predict your size), and two weeks before your event, you’ll get a really nice suit or tux.
Menguin
The Hollywood, $129
Menguin is for stylish guys who need to find a nice look quickly. Like The Black Tux, the website lets you customize your tux style with a “real-time tux builder,” but with Menguin you can also invite groomsmen to check out their suits, so everyone is on the same page. The collection is a little bit on the small side, but the style is totally there. Plus, a pre-paid shipping label makes sending the suits back a total breeze.
Generation Tux.
Midnight blue peak lapel tuxedo, starts at $129
At Generation Tux, organization is the name of the game. The website is essentially a one-stop shop for your wedding/prom/gala, allowing you to invite your friends to remind them when they need to submit their fit profiles and pay for their suits. The collection is stocked with the basics, and the suits are fully customizable.
Stitch and Tie
Black Lorenzo tuxedo by Midnight Blue, $204.95
Stitch & Tie features a few different designers in its collection, including Savvi, Michael Kors, and more. The website even offers a tuxedo for women.
SimpleTux
The Drake, $175
It’s all there in the name, people. SimpleTux is one of the rare sites that allows you to both buy and rent tuxedos, all of which are named after celebrities. (This baby is called the Drake.) There's a wide range of colors and styles to choose from, and the price tag (between $125 and $175) really can't be beat.
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