Wedding Tuxedo needed, please advice

[Opethian]

Hello again SF
I decided to tie the knot before I lose the rest of my hair! (more than half is gone already!)
Wedding planned for April 10th..however, I can't seem to find a proper tuxedo anywhere.
Its planned in a nice hotel garden and I am thinking classic elegant style.. My bride bought a very nice classic dress.
It's hot here so anything heavy won't really work.
I am open to all kinds of suggestions in all possible colors, while I am more inclined towards classic colors of full black or white jacket and black trousers.
I am going to be wearing a nice shiny patent leather shoes as well.
Budget is around the $1k mark, lower is welcome and encouraged.
Second hand in pristine condition is also accepted.
My size is usually European 52.

Thanks for all the help gentlemen.

 

[lexxdeleon]

Hello again SF
I decided to tie the knot before I lose the rest of my hair! (more than half is gone already!)
Wedding planned for April 10th..however, I can't seem to find a proper tuxedo anywhere.
Its planned in a nice hotel garden and I am thinking classic elegant style.. My bride bought a very nice classic dress.
It's hot here so anything heavy won't really work.
I am open to all kinds of suggestions in all possible colors, while I am more inclined towards classic colors of full black or white jacket and black trousers.
I am going to be wearing a nice shiny patent leather shoes as well.
Budget is around the $1k mark, lower is welcome and encouraged.
Second hand in pristine condition is also accepted.
My size is usually European 52.

Thanks for all the help gentlemen.

Disclaimer: I use to work for Suitsupply.

For your budget, I believe Susu's tuxedo package at $799 USD is one of the best deals around. You can choose from a few classic styles and the package includes a tuxedo shirt with studs, bow tie and made in Italy blake stitched shoes.

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Outside of their package offerings, I really liked the Washington shawl lapel super 150's - IIRC, it's half lined and quite breathable if that's a concern.

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Also, a somewhat new option from them is their custom made program starting at $699 USD, also worth taking a look at.

 

[Opethian]

Disclaimer: I use to work for Suitsupply.

For your budget, I believe Susu's tuxedo package at $799 USD is one of the best deals around. You can choose from a few classic styles and the package includes a tuxedo shirt with studs, bow tie and made in Italy blake stitched shoes.

Made in a way we're proud of | Suitsupply Online Store

Don’t just fit in, find your own perfect fit. Shop your way: In-store or online, with fast delivery and returns.

us.suitsupply.com

Outside of their package offerings, I really liked the Washington shawl lapel super 150's - IIRC, it's half lined and quite breathable if that's a concern.

Men's Black Tie Tuxedos - Dinner Jackets & Suits | SUITSUPPLY US

Shop the Luxurious Black Tie collection at Suitsupply, including tuxedos, dinner jackets, tuxedo shirts, shoes and more. Enjoy FREE delivery and returns on all orders.

us.suitsupply.com

Also, a somewhat new option from them is their custom made program starting at $699 USD, also worth taking a look at.

thank you for the help, some interesting choices there.. cheers

 

[Opethian]

I found this on eBay, it looks lightweight enough and this size is just right. However, I have never seen an unstructured tuxedo and the lining color is intriguing to say the least.
Any info on this if you please? Advice?

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

I found this on eBay, it looks lightweight enough and this size is just right. However, I have never seen an unstructured tuxedo and the lining color is intriguing to say the least.
Any info on this if you please? Advice?

The camo lining is...odd, but this looks like a nice tux! (Andrea Campagna I believe makes for Mashburn). Peak lapel, single button, jetted pockets. The half-lining doesn't necessarily mean it's unstructured. It looks like it still has structure in the shoulders to prevent it from looking too relaxed.

CORRECTION: didn't notice earlier that it appears to have a plaid pattern and is possibly all silk? Pass.

 

[classicalthunde]

SuitSupply, Ehaberdasher, Spier and Mackay, and Charles Tyrwhitt all have good quality, classic RTW tuxedos in an affordable price range. You're probably too close to the deadline to risk a delay with MTM

My personal suggestion is to stay pretty close to the standards - black, midnight blue, or a cream dinner jacket. that way you can use it for any other black tie events that may pop up.

Also to confirm, your garden hotel wedding is during the night correct? If it is during the day I'd advise against a tux

 

[Opethian]

The camo lining is...odd, but this looks like a nice tux! (Andrea Campagna I believe makes for Mashburn). Peak lapel, single button, jetted pockets. The half-lining doesn't necessarily mean it's unstructured. It looks like it still has structure in the shoulders to prevent it from looking too relaxed.

CORRECTION: didn't notice earlier that it appears to have a plaid pattern and is possibly all silk? Pass.

I thought the same! Thanks

SuitSupply, Ehaberdasher, Spier and Mackay, and Charles Tyrwhitt all have good quality, classic RTW tuxedos in an affordable price range. You're probably too close to the deadline to risk a delay with MTM

My personal suggestion is to stay pretty close to the standards - black, midnight blue, or a cream dinner jacket. that way you can use it for any other black tie events that may pop up.

Also to confirm, your garden hotel wedding is during the night correct? If it is during the day I'd advise against a tux

Well, it is planned from just before sunset and into the night! Sunset here is usually nice and the lady decided to go for a nice classic mermaid style dress so I need to match the class!

I will check all those suppliers you mentioned ASAP!

 

[Opethian]

SuitSupply, Ehaberdasher, Spier and Mackay, and Charles Tyrwhitt all have good quality, classic RTW tuxedos in an affordable price range. You're probably too close to the deadline to risk a delay with MTM

My personal suggestion is to stay pretty close to the standards - black, midnight blue, or a cream dinner jacket. that way you can use it for any other black tie events that may pop up.

Also to confirm, your garden hotel wedding is during the night correct? If it is during the day I'd advise against a tux

May I ask you what you recommend if not a tuxedo?

 

[classicalthunde]

May I ask you what you recommend if not a tuxedo?

I mean it depends on the vibe you guys are going for, some other classic recommendations in the ~1K range are a navy blue or mid-grey suit (there are other similar options in lower priced tiers at SuitSupply as well), white or light blue shirt with a spread collar, and a wedding tie or a grenadine tie

 

[Opethian]

I mean it depends on the vibe you guys are going for, some other classic recommendations in the ~1K range are a navy blue or mid-grey suit (there are other similar options in lower priced tiers at SuitSupply as well), white shirt, and a wedding tie or a grenadine tie

I understand the idea here, problem really is that myself and most of the guests wear these suits everyday to work, so everybody is hoping for a more elegant feel to the whole event! We are looking for live Jazz as well.

 

[classicalthunde]

I understand the idea here, problem really is that myself and most of the guests wear these suits everyday to work, so everybody is hoping for a more elegant feel to the whole event! We are looking for live Jazz as well.

Its your day, do it up if you want to do evening wear! Some other ideas to jazz up standard suits is to do a single breasted or double breasted peak lapel suit, still within bounds to be able to wear it to other social events

 

[Opethian]

Its you're day, do it up if you want to do evening wear! Some other ideas to jazz up standard suits is to do a single breasted or double breasted peak lapel suit, still within bounds to be able to wear it to other social events

Well worth looking into! Thanks for the idea

 

[lexxdeleon]

I found this on eBay, it looks lightweight enough and this size is just right. However, I have never seen an unstructured tuxedo and the lining color is intriguing to say the least.
Any info on this if you please? Advice?

For a special day like your wedding, I'd recommend buying something in person or that is at least returnable. You just never really know how a suit will fit until you've tried it on.

 

[Opethian]

For a special day like your wedding, I'd recommend buying something in person or that is at least returnable. You just never really know how a suit will fit until you've tried it on.

I definitely agree, however, the market here is very expensive with very limited options, I have usually bought suits off the internet depending on measurements which usually works, my body is a standard 42S size, minor alterations can be easily done here.