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Cocktail Attire for Men

Rent a cocktail-ready suit from $159, shipped free both ways. Dressy but relaxed, sized from home for the whole group.

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What is cocktail attire?

Cocktail attire is dressy but relaxed. For men that means a well-fitted suit in a color that suits the season, a dress shirt, and an optional tie. It is the go-to for cocktail parties, semi-formal weddings, and evening events where you want to look sharp without a tuxedo.

What to wear for cocktail attire

Every NTR suit package below arrives complete and sized for you, shipped as one look.

The Suit

Seasonal-color suit

A tailored suit in navy, blue, green, or burgundy. Darker for evening, lighter for daytime.

Trousers

Matching pants

Trousers from the same cloth as the jacket for a sharp, coordinated look.

The Shirt

Dress shirt

A crisp white or light dress shirt, collar open or with a tie.

Neckwear

Optional tie

A tie dresses it up, or go open-collar for a relaxed cocktail feel.

The Waist

Vest or belt

A matching vest adds polish, or keep it clean with a leather belt.

Finishing

Leather shoes

Leather loafers or dress shoes, plus a pocket square to top it off.

Shop cocktail suit looks

Complete suit packages from $159, with the jacket, pants, shirt, vest, tie, and jewelry included. Everything but the shoes, shipped free both ways.

How the rental works

No store visits. Pick your look, get sized from home, and it arrives about two weeks before the event.

1

Pick your look

Choose a package above or build a custom look to match the event.

2

Get sized at home

Enter your height, weight, and regular sizes online. No tape measure and no store visit, backed by our Perfect Fit Guarantee.

3

Delivered early

Your rental ships about two weeks ahead to try on. Free returns are due a few days after the event.

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Cocktail attire questions, answered

What is cocktail attire for men?

A well-fitted suit in a season-appropriate color with a dress shirt and optional tie. It is dressy but more relaxed than formal or black tie.

Is cocktail attire a suit?

Yes. A suit is the core of cocktail attire. You have room to play with color and can often skip the tie.

Do you need a tie for cocktail attire?

A tie is optional. A tie makes it dressier, while an open collar keeps it relaxed. Either is acceptable for most cocktail events.

What color suit is best for cocktail attire?

Navy and blue are always safe. Green, burgundy, and lighter shades work well and photograph beautifully for daytime and warm-weather events.

What is the difference between cocktail and semi-formal?

They overlap. Semi-formal leans a little dressier and usually includes a tie, while cocktail gives you more room for color and an open collar.

How much does a cocktail suit rental cost?

A complete suit package rents from $159 with everything but the shoes, shipped free both ways. Groups save more, and the groom rents free with five.

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