Buying a tux

looperman1000

Haven't got a lot of money. Anyone any idea on a price and where to get one?
Might even drop into a 2nd hand shop to look for one if anyone has any ideas.

Cheers

Countdown1982

Try Marks and Spencers

http://www.marksandspencer.ie/on/demandware.store/Sites-IrelandSite-Site/en_IE/Search-Show?q=tux#&srule=price-low-to-high&start=0&sz=12&format=ajax

looperman1000

hey thanks a million, countdown

Dial Hard

A lot of the formalwear hire places also sell ex-rental tuxes for really, really reasonable money.

looperman1000

thanks a lot Dial Hard

mailforkev

Have a look on ASOS too, they deffo used to have cheap enough tuxes.

And like M&S they did separate jackets and trousers which is handy for getting a decent fit.

Jasnah

If you pop into Tango's near the Central Bank building in Dublin, you should be able to get a very reasonably priced second hand one there, along with some advice on fit etc. I got my first one there and often got compliments!

If you want to spend a bit more (planning on using it regularly enough) look at the ones available on the SuitSupply site. It's hard to get better value new, taking into account the quality of the suits and their construction. The classic version looks excellent when properly fitted and I think they have some newer contemporary options too (some aren't nice at all, but there are a few interesting ones).

looperman1000

Excellent advice from you two guys. Thanks! I might give Tango's a ring and head in this evening.
Thanks so much once again

looperman1000

I think ill give Tango's a wide berth. €180 for an ex rental tux and €70 to rent? It's €50-70 in Tesco's and M&S if I can get a place that has them in stock.
Thanks once again for your help. ASOS would be a goer but its needed at last min...(this Friday night)

eviltimeban

Jasnah wrote: »

If you want to spend a bit more (planning on using it regularly enough) look at the ones available on the SuitSupply site. It's hard to get better value new, taking into account the quality of the suits and their construction. The classic version looks excellent when properly fitted and I think they have some newer contemporary options too (some aren't nice at all, but there are a few interesting ones).

On that note, have you ever got anything from SuitSupply? I've loved their suits for ages now but am afraid to order one as I wouldn't be able to try it on. Be interested to hear any feedback from someone who has bought one.

A Tesco tux is going to be polyester and most likely ill fitting. I'd +1 on M&S as their suits are high quality for low price, so I imagine their tuxes are the same.

Bored_lad

M&S suits look and feel great for their price as has already been said so I'd assume their tuxes are the same so I'd defo say you should have a look at them. I'd advise you get the size that fits you best and then bringing you to you tailor and have it tailored and this will make the tux look 10 times better straight away combine this with a good quality white shirt, a proper bow tie, a white pocket square, cuff links and a nice pair of polished black dress shoes and no one will be able to tell the suit is from M&S.

Jasnah

Yeah, I've got most of my stuff from Suitsupply actually. It's a bit annoying re: the sizing alright — before I bought I went to one of their stores and figured out my proper size before ordering anything. They've an online calculator for what will suit you, but it can be a bit off at times, and you mightn't have your measurements about.

What is nice is that there's completely free delivery and returns, so there's no harm really in ordering one and then sending it straight back if it doesn't fit. Won't cost you anything except a bit of time. If you've the money you can order a few at a time and send back the ones that don't fit. Or just wait until you're in London and pop into one of the stores there!

eviltimeban

Jasnah wrote: »

Or just wait until you're in London and pop into one of the stores there!

Will be in London in May - might just do that!

ted1

Arnotts bargain basement do them for about 70

baby and crumble

Where you want to spend your money is getting it tailored after you buy it. When you're on a budget of say, €150, don't spend it all on the suit, but spend €100 on the suit and €50 on tailoring. Good tailoring will make it look like a €300 suit, seriously.

And get good accessories. Formal shirt (not wing collar), a hand tied bowtie (once you learn it's as easy as tying a regular tie), black (or white) braces (no belt on a tux), decent cufflinks and good formal shoes. (None of those things need to break the bank, particularly if you can wait until the sales! Debenhams in particular do a lovely line in formal black tie shirt usually down by 70% in the sales)

ted1

baby and crumble wrote: »

Where you want to spend your money is getting it tailored after you buy it. When you're on a budget of say, €150, don't spend it all on the suit, but spend €100 on the suit and €50 on tailoring. Good tailoring will make it look like a €300 suit, seriously.

And get good accessories. Formal shirt (not wing collar), a hand tied bowtie (once you learn it's as easy as tying a regular tie), black (or white) braces (no belt on a tux), decent cufflinks and good formal shoes. (None of those things need to break the bank, particularly if you can wait until the sales! Debenhams in particular do a lovely line in formal black tie shirt usually down by 70% in the sales)

On a tailored suit you fint need braces or a belt. I personally don't like braced with tuxes

baby and crumble

ted1 wrote: »

On a tailored suit you fint need braces or a belt. I personally don't like braced with tuxes

It's done to taste then. Whatever you do don't wear a belt anyway. If you get side tabs they work well. You have to account for slight fluctuations in weight and waist size, braces covers that well. Plus they keep them in the right spot all night no matter what you're doing.