White Tie Tuxedo Rental

A white tie event is typically the most formal of any formal event type – the pinnacle of formal dress-code, if you will. It’s important that you nail the look.

Tuxedo Rental for White Tie Affairs

What To Wear To A White Tie Event

Let’s review in-depth what we’re going to wear, and what to look for in each item.

Black ‘Full-Dress’ Tailcoat

Your tailcoat differs from a standard tuxedo jacket in that it always comes in a double breasted cut that is designed not to be fastened closed. That is, you always leave your tailcoat open, exposing your shirt and cummerbund or waistcoat. A good white-tie tailcoat jacket should also keep very close to your torso for a nice fit. And of course, there is the namesake feature: the coat tails, which typically extend below the waistline to cover a portion of your rear trousers.

Black Tuxedo Pants

Black trousers that match your tailcoat are a must. Tailcoat trousers typically feature a satin stripe or satin bead stripe running down the outer pant legs. Finally, your white tie trousers will typically be worn with white suspenders.

White Wing-Tip Shirt

white tuxedo shirt is an absolute must, and there are a few key features you must look for in a tuxedo shirt for white tie. You don’t want a shirt with buttons, we’re dealing with an ultra-formal occasion, so you’ll be fastening your shirt and sleeve cuffs with a formal studs and cufflinks set. The final required consideration is the shirt collar – you absolutely must go with a wing-tip collar to pair well with your bow tie. You can opt to wear a pleated tuxedo shirt if you like, but most opt with a flat front as a white tie ensemble already has so much going on already, pleats may be pushing it.

White Bow Tie

A white satin bow tie is quintessential for a white-tie affair, symbolizing the pinnacle of formal elegance and adherence to tradition. Its lustrous finish enhances the sophisticated contrast against the tailcoat and white dress shirt, upholding the strict dress code of such prestigious events.

White Cummerbund or Low Cut Vest

Your cummerbund should be white in color and in most cases should match the print of your bow tie. The cummerbund should be worn horizontally across the front of the lower belly/upper-waist with the pleat folds facing up. Your cummerbund should slightly overlap the belt-line of your trousers with the majority covering your shirt’s lower belly area.

Studs & Cufflinks

Studs and cufflinks are necessary for a true formal shirt that requires studs and cufflinks to fasten your shirt closed as well as your sleeve cuffs. You can opt for simple basic studs and cufflinks with a solid color on a metal setting.

Gloss Black Formal Shoes

Glossy formal shoes are required for white tie dress-code. You want that glossy formal look. There are matte formal shoes out there but they won’t work for white tie, matte shoes pass for dress shoes sometimes, and that’s just unacceptable for an ultra-formal full-dress white tie event.

White Pocket Square

You should wear a white pocket square in your left breast pocket, it adds a flair of luxury to your ensemble and overall just brings more the table. If you go with a pocket square, it should match your bowtie and cummerbund – that means white, in the same print or pattern.

White Suspenders

You can also add white suspenders to complete your white-tie ensemble.

White Formal Gloves

You should wear a white pocket square in your left breast pocket, it adds a flair of luxury to your ensemble and overall just brings more the table. If you go with a pocket square, it should match your bowtie and cummerbund – that means white, in the same print or pattern.

Rent a Pre-Made White Tie Tuxedo Package

All white tie rental tuxedo packages below include everything you need, including shoes.

Standard Package

Includes: Tailcoat, pants, shirt, bowtie, cummerbund, studs, cufflinks, shoes and a garment bag.

Premium Package

Includes: Tailcoat, pants, shirt, bowtie, cummerbund, suspenders, studs, cufflinks, shoes and a garment bag.

Ultimate Package

Includes: Tailcoat, pants, shirt, bowtie, cummerbund, studs, cufflinks, shoes, socks, suspenders and a garment bag

Sizing Made Easy

No measuring! Take our 2-minute sizing survey for a guaranteed fit. You can do this from the cart page for a quick & easy checkout. Don’t stress about your fit, all rental items arrive 10-14 days early for try-on. If you need any sizing adjustments, just let us know. Sizing replacements are free! For more information about our fitting process, visit our sizing page.

Sizing & Fit Details
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about White-Tie Tuxedos below.

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It costs $179 to get a complete tailcoat tuxedo rental, which includes a jacket, pants, shirt, vest, tie, studs, cufflinks and a travel garment bag.

If you have a sizing issue, fill out our online exchange form and we’ll send you replacements right away. 

Sizing exchanges are free if requested within 48 hours of initial delivery.

All of our suits and tuxedos are available in a boys size 3, and go up to a boys size 18.

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A complete tuxedo package includes a jacket, pants, shirt, vest, tie, studs, cufflinks and a travel garment bag.

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DELIVERED 2 WEEKS BEFORE EVENT

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