Do You Own A Tuxedo?

[+ Avalon]

I don't. Never had a place to go that I'd need one.

 

On the recent episode of "The Good Doctor" there was discussion whether the character that Freddie Highmore plays should buy or rent a tuxedo.

[Phil_musc]

Yes, I own one. Be prepared, I always say. Then too, a tux always dresses up an occasion. That said, I hardly ever wear it.

[body2body]

I attend several charity events every year that are "black tie". It made sense for me to buy one rather than rent. I bought mine at Nordstrom Rack for about the equivalent of three rental fees. I bought a conservative shawl collar style, and have updated, and personalized it with accessories ( ties, cummerbund, studs) and my Father's Tiffany cuff links. I have not bought formal shoes and just wear plain toe black oxfords which I take to the local shoe shine and have them buffed to high gloss shine.

[+ Funguy]

I actually have 2 - one is regular cut and the other is double breasted.

I have found that a tux which is owned is much better tailored and, let's face it, looks far better than the rented variety.

 

Lest you ask, why 2? My dad's happened to fit me perfectly except for sleeves and pants length and so I inherited it even tho I had one already. Now, if I feel like getting extra dressy and wearing a vest, I use the single breasted, or if I want to just look spiffy, the double. Oh, and the vest is black velvet, custom made, and really nice!

[+ azdr0710]

what is this?.....this tuxedo you speak of?

 

[bigvalboy]

I read somewhere that they are illegal in the 33306 zip...

[+ Avalon]

I read somewhere that they are illegal in the 33306 zip...

 

Postal code in Broward County, Florida

[+ bashful]

I used to have 2, but they were work uniforms at a hotel where I worked. Tux in the evening after 5pm. Suits were permitted in the day, but never a blazer and dress slacks.

[bigvalboy]

Postal code in Broward County, Florida

[+ Avalon]

I used to have 2, but they were work uniforms at a hotel where I worked. Tux in the evening after 5pm. Suits were permitted in the day, but never a blazer and dress slacks.

 

I've never understood why some even wear jeans with a white shirt, tie and jacket.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

Yep. There are still many fundraisers and events where black tie is not optional.

[instudiocity]

Yup, 100%wool, tailored to fit

[+ Charlie]

I have only needed a tux a couple of times in my life, so it didn't make sense to own one. In California I have hardly ever even needed to wear a tie for any occasion.

[+ nycman]

Yes, of course.

 

If you live in NYC...and have anything that approaches an adult social life.....you'll need it several times a year.

 

The rest of the world?....I doubt it....but I don't really know...and I don't really care.

[gallahadesquire]

Had one AND a white Dinner Jacket.

 

Had to for performing with the Boston Symphony CHorus (Tanglewood Festival Chorus). Three regular season concerts and four concert weekends.

 

I could never have afforded the rental fees.

[+ José Soplanucas]

I am a virgin of tuxedos.

[Epigonos]

Yea I had one but now long gone. I used to supervise the Senior Prom at the high school where I taught for over thirty years. I was also quite active in local charity affairs. Since I wore a tux three or four times a year buying one made better sense that renting. On two or three occasions over the years I even had to do the whole white tie and tails thing -- I rented.

[EastbayMike]

In California I have hardly ever even needed to wear a tie for any occasion.

I live in California and have owned a tux for 20 years. One you wear it three or four times it pays for itself. And as others have said, if you own it you can tailor it to actually fit. Rentals never worked for me. I have relatively broad shoulders in relation to my narrow hips.

[+ Topseed]

I’ve got one. Beats me why. I avoid black tie fundraisers like the plague. I should just donate the damn thing and be done with it.

[bigvalboy]

I avoid black tie fundraisers like the plague.

 

As do I....

 

 

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[OneFinger]

Had one AND a white Dinner Jacket...

I've performed in gay choruses for years and a tuxedo and dinner jacket were required all the time. But, rather than buying new, I would wait until the rental companies sold their 1-year old rentals. I picked up my current tux for less than $100 and it's been well worth it.

[BigK]

I have one and wear it 2-4 times a year. Makes it worth owning rather than renting.

[+ bashful]

I've never understood why some even wear jeans with a white shirt, tie and jacket.

 

I like the look of jeans and a white shirt, with or with out a jacket, but never a tie.

[+ Avalon]

I like the look of jeans and a white shirt, with or with out a jacket, but never a tie.

 

I think it depends on the occasion.

[+ sf westcoaster]

Have owned a tux and a set of tails for many years. Wear the tails only once or twice a year but wear a tux a minimum of six times a year. Years ago I rented but found that the suit never fit properly and on more than one occasion it had not been properly cleaned.