Need tips on a tux

[thecopinator]

I was wondering what brands you guys would suggest for a tuxedo. Naturally I would assume to go with good suit brands Zegna, Canali, etc. But would like to know the Tux's you guys have or any recommendations. Thank you!

 

[12345Michael54321]

I'm happy with Brooks Brothers' tuxedos. Preferably, Madison fit. And while I like the idea of a shawl lapel, as a practical matter I think I look better wearing a peak lapel.

Then again, I'm a slightly overweight man in my 50's, who is partial to more traditional styles and fits. For all I know, you may be half my age, 8 inches shorter and 75 lbs. lighter than I am, and have very different sartorial preferences from mine.

I would add that if one wants to pick up a good tuxedo on the cheap, eBay often seems to have a decent selection of Brooks tuxedos, ranging from new, all the way back to pre-WWII. While one can debate the merits of buying vintage vs. buying new, I do know that I'd take a pre-owned vintage Brooks Brothers tuxedo off of eBay, before I'd pay the Formals B Us tuxedo store at the local mall for a rental. Just saying, is all.

 

[thecopinator]

Thank you for your help I was thinking Brooks Brothers but did not realize they had such great deals off ebay!

 

[Spark]

Given how much anyone really wears a tux over the course of a year, eBay is definitely the call here. You have to hunt a bit, but I think the supply is generally good as many tuxes get bought with great intentions, then are used only a few times and get dumped. As long as you know your measurements and the quality levels of respective makers/brands, it's pretty hard to go wrong.

Case in Point: I needed one two years ago only to realize that all that time in the gym had rendered my old one useless about a month out from the event. One glance at retail pricing ( even on sale) closed that door and I clicked over to the bay. A few days later, I nailed a double vent, peak lapel Canali for a whopping $125/shipped. Quick trip to alterations tailor to pull the shoulder pads, adjust sleeves, make a few nips, and hem pants and I was back in the game for a bit over two bills.

The kicker: I went to BB to buy a new tux shirt to complete the upgrade and it cost $80 something…sheeesh!

Happy hunting!