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Black Tie Tuxedo Rental

Rent a complete black tie look from $159, shipped free both ways. Everything but the shoes, delivered to your door about two weeks early.

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What is black tie attire?

Black tie means a tuxedo. For men that is a black tuxedo jacket with satin lapels, matching trousers with a satin stripe, a crisp white formal shirt, a black bow tie, and black formal shoes. It is the dress code for evening weddings, galas, and formal events, one notch less formal than white tie and a step above a regular suit.

What to wear for black tie

Every NTR package below already includes these pieces, sized for you and shipped as one complete look.

The Jacket

Black tuxedo

A black tuxedo jacket with satin peak lapels or a shawl collar. This is the anchor of the whole look.

Trousers

Matching formal pants

Black trousers that match the jacket, finished with a single satin stripe down each leg.

The Shirt

White formal shirt

A crisp white tuxedo shirt with a pleated or smooth front and a spread or wing collar.

Neckwear

Black bow tie

A black bow tie is the classic choice. A black formal long tie reads a little more modern.

The Waist

Vest or cummerbund

A black vest or cummerbund finishes the waist. Both come included in your package.

Finishing

Shoes and jewelry

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

Shop black tie tuxedo looks

Complete black tie packages from $159, with the jacket, pants, shirt, vest, bow 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.

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Pick your look

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

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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.

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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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Black tie questions, answered

What is black tie attire for men?

A black tuxedo with satin lapels, matching trousers, a white formal shirt, a black bow tie, a vest or cummerbund, and black formal shoes. Renting a complete tuxedo package is the easiest way to get every piece right.

What is the difference between black tie and black tie optional?

Black tie means a tuxedo is expected. Black tie optional gives you a choice: wear a tuxedo, or wear a dark formal suit with a tie. When in doubt, a tuxedo is always safe for either.

Can you wear a navy or colored tuxedo to black tie?

Traditional black tie is black, though midnight blue is widely accepted and photographs beautifully. Bolder colors read as “creative black tie,” so save those for events that call for it. See our guide on wearing color to a black tie wedding.

Do you have to wear a bow tie for black tie?

A black bow tie is the classic and safest choice. A black formal long tie is an accepted modern alternative, and every NTR package lets you choose your neckwear.

Can you wear a suit to a black tie event?

A tuxedo is expected for true black tie. If a tuxedo is not an option, a black or midnight-navy suit with a bow tie is the closest fallback, but a tuxedo rental is inexpensive and always the better call.

How much does a black tie tuxedo rental cost?

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

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