The decision of renting versus purchasing a tuxedo should primarily be based on the number of weddings and other black-tie affairs you attend per year. If you're going to have to rent a tuxedo more than twice in one year (or even that much), then we recommend purchasing a tuxedo.
Purchasing a tuxedo is an investment that you'll make use of for years to come, which is why it is so important that you opt for a classic style in order to avoid thinking to yourself What? I have to wear that? the next time around. Trouble is, some weddings call for different attire (white tie vs. Saturday afternoon), so a tuxedo for a black-tie event might not cut it every time. Please view our Choosing the Right Tuxedo page for more information.
Renting a tuxedo is advisable if you only wear a tuxedo every couple of years. Also, if you are currently in the process of loosing weight, it may be a good idea to rent a tuxedo for the time being. A tuxedo purchase can be quite costly, and you don't want to purchase a tuxedo that won't fit you right in a couple of months.
If you only have one formal affair marked on your calendar, and you don't want to go through the trouble of renting or buying a tuxedo, you may even get away with a black suit, white dress shirt and black tie. Quite frankly, we don't recommend this option. However, if you are short on funds, or don't really care what some might think, this may be an alternative. Ask other guests you may know for their advice before the big day, and find out what they are wearing. But if you're the groom, then a tuxedo is a must!
Now that you have your tuxedo guide for your next black-tie affair, you can spend more time working on your dance moves. So have fun, bust a move, and try the pate.
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