Is renting a tux expensive?

On average, it costs about $135 to rent a tuxedo according to formalwear experts. Although the average cost of renting a tux is around $135, if you are looking for a luxury tux you may end up paying closer to $200.

What is the average cost of a tuxedo?

If you attend events that require a tuxedo, you may be better off purchasing your wedding tux rather than renting. You’ll also be able to tailor a purchased tuxedo more fully, which will create a better fitting garment. While wedding tuxedo prices do vary, the average tux cost in the U.S. ranges from $200 to $499.

Is it cheaper to rent a tuxedo?

Pro: Renting can be cheaper. If you’re only planning to wear this puppy once, renting is definitely a cheaper option. A rental suit will cost you around $150, while the price to purchase one of your own starts around $300 (for half-decent quality) and goes up from there.

Why is a tux so expensive?

It is more expensive because of the use of additional accents. Typical satin strips along the pants, as well as satin lapel. The production value increases because an additional fabric is used and additional technological processes are performed.

How far in advance should I rent my tuxedo?

Four Months To One Year (Or Longer) From The Wedding Date Following a more typical timeline, it’s generally a good idea to rent your wedding tuxedo or suit about two months in advance.

Do groomsmen pay for their own suits?

Whether it’s black-tie, formal or semi-formal attire, by the tradition the groomsmen usually pay for their own suits when buying them outright. As the groom, you’ll have a say in style choices, colors and how smart you want the groomsmen to be dressed.

Is it worth owning a tuxedo?

As we said above, we generally advise buying a tuxedo. This is particularly true if you attend at least one black tie event a year, as rental prices will add up over time and you’ll actually save money (and time and hassle) in the long run if you buy.

Why renting a tuxedo costs the same as renting a car?

Also, the life of a tuxedo is much lower than that of a car, i.e. a tuxedo would wear out faster than a car. Thus it’s owner has much fewer occasions to rent out the tuxedo as opposed to the owner of a car. Hence, to compensate for the lower usability of a tuxedo, it’s charges are higher than that of a car.