Q1: Should I rent or buy my prom tuxedo?
Q2: Exactly how much will it cost me if I purchase my prom tuxedo?
Q3: If I rent a tuxedo, when will I have to return it and what happens if I damage it?
Q4: What color tuxedo should I wear to my prom?
Q5: What tuxedo style is most appropriate to wear to the prom?
Q6: How soon in advance should I rent or buy my tuxedo?
Q7: What else am I going to need for my tuxedo ensemble, besides the jacket and trousers?
Q8: Do my cummerbund, tie and suspenders need to match, and what color should they be?
Q9: What type of shoes should I wear with my tuxedo?
Q10: How do I know if I’m going to need button covers, studs or cuff links, and what are they used for?

Q1: Should I rent or buy my prom tuxedo? Ans: Whether it’s better for you to purchase your tuxedo or rent your tuxedo will depend largely on your personal needs and the limits of your budget. If you’re only going to wear the tuxedo once and you have a local formal wear store that rents tuxedos for around $50, you might be better off renting since it can cost you a lot less than purchasing a tuxedo outright would cost. However, if you’re going to wear your tuxedo on more than one occasion or if your local rental store charges $100 or more to rent a tuxedo for a night, it’s financially wiser to purchase your tuxedo. While some tuxedos are much more expensive than a $100 rental fee, you can purchase quality tuxedos online for just a bit more than it would cost you to rent one at a high-end formal wear boutique.

Q2: Exactly how much will it cost me if I purchase my prom tuxedo? Ans: That is a question to which there is no single answer. Exactly how much a tuxedo is going to cost you will depend on what type of tuxedo you are going to purchase and how you are going to accessorize it. You can usually find better deals online than you would be able to find at a local formal wear store due to the fact that online formal wear stores don’t have as much overhead costs as your local shops do. This means more spending power when you shop online. Complete tuxedo packages from many websites usually start out at just over $135, and that includes the jacket, shirt, trousers, tie, cummerbund, cufflinks, studs and a pocket square. Considering that some tuxedo rental stores charge $150 just to rent a tuxedo one time, purchasing a tuxedo this way can be quite a deal. We strongly recommend purchasing your tux if you are going to be wearing it at least twice in one year.

Q3: If I rent a tuxedo, when will I have to return it and what happens if I damage it? Ans: When you pick up your tuxedo rental, you normally put down a damage deposit that is returned to you if the tuxedo is returned unharmed. The return date is also usually set when you pick the tuxedo up. The return date is normally the business day after the event you are renting the tuxedo for. If you damage your tuxedo during the rental period, the important thing to remember is that you’re not the first person who has ever damaged a rented tuxedo, and being upfront and honest from the start will get you a lot further than trying to hide the fact that you damaged the rental store’s property. Depending on the severity of the damage and the rental store’s policies, you may lose your entire deposit, a portion of the deposit, or you may be responsible for additional charges. If worrying about whether or not you’re going to damage the rented tuxedo is going to interfere with your fun during the evening, you may want to forego renting altogether and opt to purchase your tuxedo instead.

Q4: What color tuxedo should I wear to my prom? Ans: The question of what color a tuxedo should be is a question that comes up every year when young men begin shopping for their prom tuxedos. While some may find it tempting to wear a powder blue or canary yellow tuxedo, tradition dictates that it’s probably best if you stick with the basic black or white tuxedo options. You’ll be able to dress up your tuxedo ensemble with accessories and you can add color via the cummerbund and tie, but the jacket and trousers are not the parts of the tuxedo ensemble that you want to conduct color experiments with. If you’re absolutely positive that your own personal style and tastes demand that you wear a tuxedo of a rarer hue, be sure to check with your date first. The last thing you want is your date closing the door in your face rather than suffering any embarrassment at prom.

Q5: What tuxedo style is most appropriate to wear to the prom? Ans: The tuxedo style that’s appropriate for your prom will depend on the atmosphere of the prom you are attending. If you attend a very traditional school and your prom is a white-tie event, you’re going to want to show up to the event in nothing less than the classical tuxedo tails. However, if your prom is a less formal event and you prefer to tone down your dress a bit, a mandarin tuxedo may be in order. You’ll also want to base your decision on your own personal tastes and the tastes of your date. You want your date to be proud of how you two will look at the prom, so you may want to ask her whether or not she has a preference as to what tuxedo style you choose. While you don’t need her permission to wear what you’d like, she can help make your decision an easier one.

Q6: How soon in advance should I rent or buy my tuxedo? Ans: Whether you’re renting or buying your tuxedo, you’re going to want to make plans at least one month in advance of your prom. It’s important to remember that formal wear stores are swamped at prom time, and if you wait till the last minute you risk not being able to obtain a tuxedo in your preferred style. Worse yet, you might even risk not being able to find a single tuxedo in your size. To avoid the ultimate prom tuxedo mishap, make sure that you purchase or reserve your tuxedo at least one month prior to prom. You’ll also want to be fitted at least two to three weeks prior to prom in order to avoid any last-minute complications. Fitting should only take 10-20 minutes. Doing this will ensure that you have plenty of time to deal with any potential tuxedo-related issues or complications that might arise.

Q7: What else am I going to need for my tuxedo ensemble, besides the jacket and trousers? Ans: Wearing a tuxedo to prom isn’t just about the jacket and the trousers. You’re going to need to make sure that you have a proper shirt, vest or cummerbund, tie, shoes, socks, and accessories. Which additions and accessories you need will be determined by what style of tuxedo you are wearing to your prom. For example, if you’re wearing tuxedo tails to the big event, you’re going to need to purchase a pique tuxedo shirt, a bow tie, white-tipped cane, and the other accessories that are proper to the tuxedo tails ensemble. However, if you’re wearing a mandarin tuxedo, you won’t need a tie at all; rather you’ll need a button cover instead and items like a walking cane or a pique tuxedo shirt wouldn’t be found in your tuxedo ensemble. The accessories that you choose will also depend on your personal tastes and are a way for you to add a bit of your own styling to the formal appearance of your tuxedo. Studs, cuff links, and a pocket square are all tuxedo accessories that you may want to consider.

Q8: Do my cummerbund, tie and suspenders need to match, and what color should they be? Ans: Oftentimes, a high-school prom is the first event a man attends where a cummerbund, tie and suspenders are a part of the dress requirement. Knowing how to wear these items properly is very important. When a cummerbund is worn, it is usually worn with the pleats facing up and suspenders accompanying them. Your tie and cummerbund should match each other, but tuxedo suspenders generally do not match the cummerbund or tie. If you’re wearing a cummerbund, you’ll want to find out the color of your date’s dress and make sure that your tie and cummerbund match the color of that dress. Your suspenders should usually be white or black, depending on the color of your cummerbund and tie. If your date is wearing a black dress and your tie and cummerbund are going to be black, black suspenders will look stunning. On the other hand, you wouldn’t want to wear black suspenders with a white cummerbund and tie. Choose your suspender color after you know what colors the other parts of your tuxedo ensemble will be.

Q9: What type of shoes should I wear with my tuxedo? Ans: While it might be comfortable, showing up to your prom in your sneakers is anything but fashionable. You’ll need dress shoes made of a patent-leather material, or a material with a patent-leather look, to complete your tuxedo ensemble. Your tuxedo shoes will be either black or white, and which of the two colors your shoes will be will actually depend on what color your tuxedo is. If you’re wearing a black tuxedo, black shoes are in order. If your tuxedo is white, white shoes are the key. Make sure that the shoes you choose fit well and are cushioned and comfortable. You’ll be dancing and standing for quite a few hours, and you don’t want any achy feet on this important night. Also keep in mind, when you’re wearing a tuxedo your average gym socks aren’t going to do your tuxedo shoes any justice. You’re going to need dress socks to match your ensemble. Again, if your tuxedo is white your socks will be white and if your tuxedo is black your socks will be black.

Q10: How do I know if I’m going to need button covers, studs or cuff links, and what are they used for? Ans: Whether or not you’ll need to wear button covers, cuff links or studs will be determined by your specific tuxedo style and your personal preferences. If you’re not going to be wearing a tie or if you’re wearing a mandarin tuxedo shirt, you’re going to need to wear a button cover. The button cover is an accessory that is placed over the top button of the shirt collar and takes the place of the traditional tie. This accessory allows for a formal appearance without the stuffiness of the traditional bow tie. Studs are tuxedo accessory items that replace the plastic buttons that come with your shirt. These studs allow you to add your own personal style to your tuxedo shirt. You’ll need cuff links if your shirt has French cuffs. If you’re wearing studs or a button cover with cuff links, you’ll want all of the accessories to match.

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