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One of those things that I've always wanted to buy, but never have. I've been in plenty of weddings where the tux is essentially pre picked by the bride or groom. Some 19 year old kid takes their measurements and 9 weeks later I get a rental tux that is nowhere near my size. Every single time. I would welcome the opportunity to buy my own if it came down to it. | |||
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eh-TEE-oh-clez |
Rentals aren't cheap. And never fit right. I vote buy. | |||
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| You're going to feel a little pressure... |
Buy it and have it tailored. You will feel like a million bucks. I did that, for an ex-girlfriend's wedding. Looking better than the groom? Priceless  Bruce "The designer of the gun had clearly not been instructed to beat about the bush. 'Make it evil,' he'd been told. 'Make it totally clear that this gun has a right end and a wrong end. Make it totally clear to anyone standing at the wrong end that things are going badly for them. If that means sticking all sort of spikes and prongs and blackened bits all over it then so be it. This is not a gun for hanging over the fireplace or sticking in the umbrella stand, it is a gun for going out and making people miserable with." -Douglas Adams “It is just as difficult and dangerous to try to free a people that wants to remain servile as it is to try to enslave a people that wants to remain free." -Niccolo Machiavelli The trouble with fighting for human freedom is that one spends most of one's time defending scoundrels. For it is against scoundrels that oppressive laws are first aimed, and oppression must be stopped at the beginning if it is to be stopped at all. -Mencken | |||
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In my former jobs I wore one several times a year. If you think you may need it more than once, buy it. You are also going to need shirt, cufflinks, studs, bowtie, cummerbund or vest, and shoes. And a low profile shoulder holster. I think I bought my last one at Men's Wearhouse CMSGT USAF (Retired) Chief of Police (Retired) | |||
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Ammoholic |
This. I bought mine for $5-600, looked at renting, two rentals = buying. I'll take the unsoiled one please. Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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Have you easily maintained the same weight for the last 3 years, with no plans to change? Will you really wear it 2 times this year? Yes to both, then buy. Otherwise rent. | |||
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Telecom Ronin |
I had one made in Indo several years back...it's sat in the closet. Tried it on a couple weeks ago and it still fits.....score! Buy...having a tux makes doing nice things easier | |||
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| Peace through superior firepower  |
Sorry, who are you again? This is firearms discussion forum. Why don't I see anything in your brief posting history on the subject of firearms? And just like that, you have my attention. Congratulations. | |||
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| Husband, Father, Aggie, all around good guy!  |
Buy, I bought one years ago and have worn it multiple times, formals, my wedding, opera, a work skit, etc.. If you cruise as I understand they used to have a formal dinner with the captain that requires formal dress, so I will be ready if I ever take a cruise. Don’t forget to buy the shoes, no plastic sole rentals, only comfort! HK Ag | |||
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A Grateful American |
We should sell these and a free bottle of Champagne with every suit. We can call it. "Nip and Tux". And speaking of short notice, 10% off for anyone with a Bris or Snip, and we'll even toss in a bag of frozen peas! "the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב! | |||
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Whoa, whoa, whoa... I think this deserves a thread drift. How the hell did you invited to an ex's wedding or is this some Garth Brooks Friends in Low Places thing. Back to the topic, I vote rent. | |||
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| Lawyers, Guns and Money  |
Good advice. You can often buy for about twice the price of renting. If you use it more than twice you come out ahead. Of course, if you put on too much weight... you won't be able to wear it again...  "Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown "The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor | |||
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Buy. Bought mine years ago and have paid for it three times over. As for shoes, though, I just polish up my Blundies. No one notices and I'm much more comfortable than wearing patent leather or breaking in a new pair. Harshest Dream, Reality | |||
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| Unapologetic Old School Curmudgeon  |
As has been said, if its for weddings, they will pick out different ones every time anyway, so whatever you buy will be no good. Most rentals will do some minor tailoring for you. If you are going to drop money on a tailored piece of clothing, get a suit, not a tux. You will get much more use out of that. How many times do you really need a tux? And will it still be in fashion? Will it still fit? Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day | |||
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OK, but are we really talking about something practical here, or a luxury item that we just enjoy owning? It says something about a man if he can reach into his closet and pull out a Tuxedo. Yeah, next opportunity, I'll buy one. -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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Nosce te ipsum |
I've only personally known one person (roughly my age) to own a tux. Sharp, of Crossharp Sharp Blues Review, wore a tux straight from the cleaners at every gig. Guess he had a deal on the cleaning and pressing. If you might need a tux six times in the next ten years and are pretty sure you will not gain weight, buy it. Or not. :-) | |||
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Buy one but not off the rack. Have it fitted so you do not look like a clown. If you are a diplomat and live in DC you will get good use of it. Remember the expression "he was all over her like a cheap suit." | |||
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| Ammoholic |
Can you even buy a Tux off the rack? Pants wont have a hem in them at the very least. Also no one has exactly same length arms. Always have any nice clothing tailored. It makes all the difference in the world. Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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I bought about 15 years ago and have no regrets. I take it on certain cruises we take from year to year, and actually like to dress up periodically (and my wife really likes it). I've used it at least as much for other events. Like ZS & Skins say, have it fitted by a tailor, and build in some extra waist for your later years. I suggest a classic, black tux, w/single-breasted jacket; they won't go out of style. _________________________________________________________________________ “A man’s treatment of a dog is no indication of the man’s nature, but his treatment of a cat is. It is the crucial test. None but the humane treat a cat well.” -- Mark Twain, 1902 | |||
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I agree. My grandfather was a master tailor from Europe. He did very well. | |||
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