The Season is upon us! Time for Prom, Formals, Spring & Summer Weddings and loads of Black Tie Galas and events. If he doesn’t own his own tuxedo, renting is an easy and affordable option, especially for younger men who likely haven’t finished growing. You’d be surprised how many young men add a few inches and several pounds in college ~ or maybe you wouldn’t be surprised, haha.
For men 25 and older, buying a tuxedo is a wise investment that will take him through years of Weddings and Black Tie Events. If he chooses a classic style and fit, in a good fabric, he can expect his tux to last up to 10 years or more if his body shape doesn’t change. If he’s renting more than once or twice a year, the cost of buying will be actually be more affordable than the time & money involved in renting.
Onward Reserve in Park Road Shopping Center is the QC’s go to for renting a tux, as well as buying that first tux, and we reached out for the scoop on options and advice on acquiring this important piece of menswear. Onward Reserve has a huge book of styles, swatches, and pictures to see for him to rent or buy his tux. Every element of the formal outfit is available, at varying price points and upgrades; he can rent the most basic tux for $180 without shoes and $206 with shoes ~ this price includes pants, basic shirt, nickel plated studs, basic tie and cummerbund. Upgrades are available at additional prices.Â
Ordering Your Tuxedo for Every Occasion from Onward Reserve
We asked the folks at Onward Reserve Charlotte for tips and suggestions on renting and buying a tuxedo for these most common occasions.
PROM
- Onward Reserve prefers to have 2 weeks for a prom/black tie event.  Rush orders are possible at an additional cost.
- It’s a good idea to make an appointment for your fitting and selection.
- All info is taken and tux rental is paid for at the time of your fitting.
- A slim/modern fit black tuxedo with bow tie and cummerbund is their most popular PROM style.
- They have many color options if you want to match your date’s dress.
- The garment will arrive the week of your event.
- When the tux arrives, you’ll go back in and try on before taking home.
- Return the tux with 5 days of pick up to avoid a late fee.
Weddings
- For weddings, Onward likes to have 4-6 weeks so they can reserve what you want and handle out of town groomsmen.
- For wedding parties coordinating a specific look, renting is still the way to go.
- For wedding guests (for formal, after 6 pm weddings) Onward Reserve offers a great tuxedo or suit for purchase, and can outfit everything for around $500 cost for an entry level suit (coat, pants, shirt, shoes, bow tie, cummerbund).
- Onward also offers a wide range of wedding suits in navy, grey, and tan. For summer weddings a white/cream dinner jacket is an elegant look for guests or wedding party.
- Fitting and ordering for renting or buying is the same process as it is for PROM, above. If need be, they can send it early for weddings–and can ship to any groomsmen, wherever they may be. Â
Black tie/ Gala
- Even if he owns his own tux, a gentleman might want to consider renting a velvet dinner jacket for extra flair or to change things up for a fun event.
- He can also rent or buy a different pattern or color bow tie/tie/cummerbund to coordinate with his date.
- Or spice up his look by wearing a dress slipper. All are available through Onward Reserve.
Added incentive ~ Tux rental customers receive a free Onward Reserve tee 🙂
