ginger84
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Overview.
Circumstance compels me to obtain a tuxedo within 30 days. Circumstance also dictates that the tuxedo fit well and be of high quality. Please tell me what to buy and where to buy it. I will listen/be grateful.
A bit about me.
I'm in my 20s, I live in Manhattan and I work in finance. I dress at a style-forum beginner-corporate level. Cego, C&Js, RLBL 38R (which fits me well off the rack).
About what I need.
I'm starting from nothing. I need a shirt and a tie, and I need shoes, unless you think I can get away with well polished black captoes.
Budget
$3,000 is a more than a healthy amount of money for me, but it's doable if necessary. (Sidenote - $3,000 for everything is my ceiling, not $3,000 for the tux alone.)
Expected Frequency of Use.
Two to three times a year for the next five years. Thereafter, unclear.
Closing Question.
Can I punt on this? Does anybody have a recommendation for a very (very very) nice tuxedo rental shop, where I can drop $500 so I can put off the decision? I feel like my timeline is going to force me to pay full retail and spend close to $3,000 on a get up that I could have for $2,000 if I wait until sale season.
I love you guys, please, please help me, thanks.
Circumstance compels me to obtain a tuxedo within 30 days. Circumstance also dictates that the tuxedo fit well and be of high quality. Please tell me what to buy and where to buy it. I will listen/be grateful.
A bit about me.
I'm in my 20s, I live in Manhattan and I work in finance. I dress at a style-forum beginner-corporate level. Cego, C&Js, RLBL 38R (which fits me well off the rack).
About what I need.
I'm starting from nothing. I need a shirt and a tie, and I need shoes, unless you think I can get away with well polished black captoes.
Budget
$3,000 is a more than a healthy amount of money for me, but it's doable if necessary. (Sidenote - $3,000 for everything is my ceiling, not $3,000 for the tux alone.)
Expected Frequency of Use.
Two to three times a year for the next five years. Thereafter, unclear.
Closing Question.
Can I punt on this? Does anybody have a recommendation for a very (very very) nice tuxedo rental shop, where I can drop $500 so I can put off the decision? I feel like my timeline is going to force me to pay full retail and spend close to $3,000 on a get up that I could have for $2,000 if I wait until sale season.
I love you guys, please, please help me, thanks.