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Formal Attire for Men

Rent a formal look from $159, shipped free both ways. A tuxedo or dark suit, sized from home and delivered to your door.

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What is formal attire?

Formal attire calls for a tuxedo or a dark, well-tailored suit. For men that means a black or midnight tuxedo, or a navy or charcoal suit, with a crisp dress shirt, a tie or bow tie, and formal shoes. It sits just below black tie and a step above semi-formal.

What to wear for formal

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

The Jacket

Tuxedo or dark suit

A black or midnight tuxedo, or a navy or charcoal suit jacket. Both read as formal.

Trousers

Matching pants

Trousers cut from the same cloth. Tuxedo pants carry a satin stripe.

The Shirt

White dress shirt

A crisp white formal or dress shirt with a spread or wing collar.

Neckwear

Tie or bow tie

A bow tie for the tuxedo, or a silk tie with a dark suit.

The Waist

Vest or cummerbund

A vest or cummerbund finishes a formal look and comes included.

Finishing

Formal shoes

Black formal shoes plus studs and cufflinks. Add polished shoes for $25.

Shop formal looks

Complete tuxedo and suit packages from $159, with the jacket, pants, shirt, vest, neckwear, 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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Formal attire questions, answered

What is formal attire for men?

A tuxedo or a dark, well-tailored suit with a dress shirt, a tie or bow tie, and formal shoes. A complete rental package includes every piece, sized for you.

Is formal attire a tuxedo or a suit?

Either works. A tuxedo is the dressier choice, while a dark navy or charcoal suit is perfectly formal for most events.

What is the difference between formal and black tie?

Black tie specifically requires a tuxedo. Formal is a little more flexible and allows a dark suit as well as a tuxedo.

What color suit counts as formal?

Navy, charcoal, and black. Lighter grays and colors read as semi-formal or cocktail rather than formal.

Can you wear a navy suit to a formal event?

Yes. A well-tailored navy or charcoal suit is a solid formal choice. Add a tie and formal shoes to complete the look.

How much does a formal rental cost?

A complete tuxedo or suit package rents from $159 with everything but the shoes, shipped free both ways. The groom rents free with five.

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