Questions.
How far ahead should I book a rental?
For a wedding, about 3 months before, or more. For a single rental, about a month ahead is good, so your size is reserved. Last minute can still work, depending on what is available.
What is included in a rental Look?
The full package: jacket, pants, shirt, bow tie or black tie, cufflinks and studs, and a cummerbund or suspenders. Shoes and a pocket square can be added.
How long does a fitting take?
About 30 minutes in our shop.
Can groomsmen out of town be fitted?
Yes. Send measurements from a tailor or book a video fitting. Final fitting at pickup.
When is payment due?
In full at pickup.
What if I return late?
$25 per day.
How do wedding party fittings work?
Register your party with the date and how many. Everyone is measured in our shop, on a video call, or from out of town. The whole party comes in 2 to 3 days before the wedding for a final fitting and takes everything home.
Can groomsmen from out of town send measurements?
Yes. Send us measurements from a local tailor, or book a video fitting. The final fitting is here, at pickup.
Tux or suit for the groom?
We lean to the tux. It's one of the biggest nights of your life, and a tux is the look for it. A suit you can wear anywhere, anytime.
Summer, garden or beach?
A garden wedding that goes into the evening: the tux is still number one. Over before sunset: a suit in navy, grey or light tan. On a beach or an island we recommend a lightweight suit: the groom in ivory, the party in tan.
Velvet for a winter wedding?
Yes. We carry it in black, burgundy, blue and navy. Great for the holidays; too heavy for summer.
Should the groom wear a colour to match the bridesmaids?
No. The groom matches the bride. The party's pocket squares are matched to the bridesmaids, and the bow ties stay black.
How do I make a rental look like my own?
Buy the shirt instead of renting it: it's crisper and shows in every photo. Add a silk bow tie with a fuller cut.
Will a rental fit like my own?
Yes. We alter the sleeves and the trousers, and we can take the jacket in at the sides. We check it all on you at the final fitting.
How far ahead should we come in?
About 3 months before the wedding is right, 2 months is fine, and at least a month. Much earlier and sizes change by the wedding.
Do I need an appointment for a wedding?
Yes. Book an appointment so a consultant can sit with you and go over every detail of the wedding.
Who should come to the appointment?
The groom and the bride. Most of the time she leads, and the two of you make the decisions. Bring the photos you saved.
What if a groomsman misses his fitting?
We own our stock, so we can switch a piece or alter it at the last minute. Special orders take shipping time, so we measure for those first.
Is there a price for the whole party?
Yes. We make one offer for the party, based on its size and the looks you choose.
Can the groom wear an ivory bow tie?
Yes, it's very common. We usually keep the party's bow ties black and put the colour on the pocket squares.
Can I reserve something online?
For shop items, yes: add it to your bag and choose Reserve for pickup. You pay in the shop. For rentals, book a fitting online and we take it from there.
What if my size isn't in stock?
For rentals, we can order it: choose from our formalwear catalog and we order it in your size. For shop items, call us and we will check.