WAY OT: Suits for wedding
of the Nike versus Adidas threads.
As in, must throw it back, for the sake of the children
A real 70's throwback:
If you go the rental route, DO NOT rent the shoes if you would like to use for feet the following day(s).
The startup is SnapSuits (www.snapsuits.com), and I've heard good things. It does seem pretty involved, but I'm sure the product is good.
ASOS is also a good option if you're looking for inexpensive and fashionable... honestly, the suit winds up costing about the same or just a bit more than a rental. I bought the suits for groomsmen as a gift and it was a great way to go.
But if it costs between $100-$200 to rent a suit for a wedding, why not purchase one from some Michigan Grads for $250?
Yeah but renting a tux costs like $200 anyway. I've been in 3 weddings and had to rent a $180 or $200 tuxedos each time, and a $200 tuxedo rental doesn't even look especially good. I would have way rather bought a suit that I could keep for that price.
Bought a black suit for $200 last year at a Sam Michaels Menwear and Presidents Tuxedo, in Farmington Hills on 12 mile. Bought a shirt and cumberbun set for under $30 from JCPennys online this year for prom and graduation.
He's already worn the suit on at least 5 semi-formal / formal occassions, 2 homecomings, 2 proms and graduation.
He has the suit now with free future alterations.
Being the groom you can probably get a free rental for yourself as part of the rental deal for the whole wedding party.
Anecdotally, I bought the suit that I got married in and wear it every now and then. I'm glad I own it.
It depends on if the groomsmen are willing to spend a little extra to purchase the suits.
For my brothers wedding we chose to buy custom fit suits (not tuxedos) for $200 and I've worn it about 5 times already after the wedding. Can't go wrong with a custom fit black suit.
Renting would have been only about $40 less and obviously I've gotten my money's worth by wearing it a few times already.
It's all based on budget. I wear suits for work, so I opted to have my groomsen buy something rather than rent.
Lowest Cost: Combatent Gent. Just order WELL IN ADVANCE. Suits can take about a month, but I own other items from them that are great.
Midcost: J.Crew Factory. If you catch a sale, you can get suits for $175-215, depending on what color and fabric you're looking at. Ships fast, and if you're in a populated area you can probably drive to one of their outlet mall locations.
Higher cost: Suit Supply. Great suits, but not great for every body type. Not sure how you feel about tight pants or pants with no break.
Macy's: You're basically just shopping off the rack and taking advantage of their sales and promo codes.
Nordstrom: They have a great in house brand. They tailor on site as well. Could end up costing about $400 though.
If you're desperate: Men's Wearhouse or Jos A Bank. Not sure how old you are or what your style is like, but I hate these places. Overpriced, poor quality shit. Huge range of sizes though. If anyone in your party needs a 50 jacket or larger they're probably the best place to accomodate you.
Curious:
Why did your wearing suits for work have a bearing on whether or not your groomsmen would buy or rent? Wouldn't their wearing suits for work be more of a factor? Or is that what you meant?
Lots of good details in your post.
Nope, I meant me. If we're forced (by my now wife) to wear the same thing, I'd rather pay $200 for something I could wear again, and again, and again. Renting a tux or suit made no sense for me. --In this instance, I couldn't care less about what my groomsmen want or do. This was literally the only thing I truly had decision making ability on for the wedding. And even then, her wedding colors dictated what I'd be wearing.
Jos A Bank is expensive? Not in California. They have a black seersucker suit that I love.
What's the actual sticker price of the suit? They run the BUY 1 GET 2 FREE sale all the time...becuase the original prices are outrageous. $850 for a suit? Those are J.Crew prices. $850 for 3 suits? Something doesn't jive...
They do offer some expensive suits. (I'm shocked to see the suits in the "Reserve Collection" list at over $1,000). Don't buy those. Buy a $350 suit when they offer "Buy 1, get 2 free" and you're getting a good price. They have a professional look and they last - long enough that you can wear them until they go out of style and then again when they come back in.
Go for it!!
Just buy them dresses, isn't that what people do these days now?
Make it special by having them wear a Michigan jersey, khakis and Michigan hats. You wear a michigan uniform and your bride dressed as a cheerleader.
It will be a wedding all will remember.
Offer to cover part of the difference in the cost of a custom suit over that of a rental and have that be their wedding party gift...You don't need to spend more than 500$ on a good suite.
is usually free if enough guests rent rooms at the same hotel.
Honeymoon Suite - another 80's band that cranked out several hit songs....am I in the wrong thread?
Is "cupping" standard procedure there?
you mean a full prostate massage, then yes!
The weather cooperated as well. It was lovely.
Did you wear the black helmets?