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re: Best place to buy a tuxedo?

Posted on 1/8/25 at 7:35 am to
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
33869 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 7:35 am to
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Thought I had an easy fix. They are all “slim” or “modern” fit. Nope.


Are you a portly fellow?
Posted by uptowntiger84
uptown
Member since Jul 2011
4363 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 7:42 am to
Tuxedos to go. Johns tuxedos. Or jos a bank.
Posted by Tall Tiger
Golden Rectangle
Member since Sep 2007
3790 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 8:04 am to
Do you mean tails?
Posted by jpainter6174
Boss city
Member since Feb 2014
5875 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 8:08 am to
Never mind it was just the jacket, reading is hard!
This post was edited on 1/8/25 at 8:10 am
Posted by Tangineck
Mandeville
Member since Nov 2017
2351 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 8:18 am to
Tux rental businesses often sell older inventory at huge markdowns. I bought a tux once for dirt cheap at Royale Oak in Hammond and I couldn't tell it had ever been worn.
Posted by dgnx6
Member since Feb 2006
78706 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 8:20 am to
You could always lose weight.


Posted by meangene323
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
844 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 8:34 am to
Tuxedos to Geaux. They will take great care of you and have tons of options.
Posted by UnitedFruitCompany
Bay Area
Member since Nov 2018
3703 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 8:37 am to
Most of the fashionistas I know just have a really nice black suit that they either "dress down" for regular stuff or "dress up" for black tie events. Its really "In" these days.

$150 wont get you very far with respect to that plan though as you cant even buy a nice dress shirt for such a paltry sum.

Planet fitness for 3 months is like $30 or so.

you have options at least!
Posted by Yewkindewit
Near Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Apr 2012
21044 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:30 am to
Pre-owned on eBay. I’ve done this and was extremely pleased with the fit and the quality and appearance of the tux.
Posted by Mid Iowa Tiger
Undisclosed Secure Location
Member since Feb 2008
21627 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:31 am to
Brooks brothers.
Posted by Droplinebacker
Member since Jan 2004
848 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:31 am to
I picked a decent one up at Macy's a few years back. Under $200. Not sure if they still carry them or not.
Posted by RebelTheBear
Saban's spare bedroom
Member since Aug 2016
5756 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:27 am to
Can vouch for Banana Republic Factory. Their stuff is actually great for the prices you pay.
Posted by Weekend Warrior79
Member since Aug 2014
18971 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:48 am to
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Tuxedos to Geaux

Agree here. Plus, free alterations for life. At least until they run out of material to cover your fatass
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
58913 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:51 am to
You can go to Jerry Lees in Alexandria and get a tux, shirt and tie for like 650 or so, they will have it altered right away, takes a few days to get it all, pick it up and all are pressed and ready to go. Ive had mine from there for three years, this will be the fourth, so money well spent if I get 6-10 more out of it. May need a new shirt in a while. The most expensive part of it all was a 190 dollar bow tie got at another store in town, that thing is stored as if it is gold. I sent my wife to the store and said I needed a simple black bow tie, she came home with it, I saw the ticket and just giggled.
Posted by Jon A thon
Member since May 2019
2128 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:54 am to
I got my tux at a Brooks Brothers outlet store. Was selling 2 suits for the price of one or something like that. Tuxedo was included, so picked one up. If you have one in the area, they do those deals often, so I'd check it out.
This post was edited on 1/8/25 at 10:55 am
Posted by Harry Boutte
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2024
1810 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:56 am to
quote:

Best place to buy a tuxedo?

Tennessee.
This post was edited on 1/8/25 at 11:17 am
Posted by UptownJoeBrown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2024
2158 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 11:02 am to
Amazon
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
14727 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 11:06 am to
Try John’s on Vets. Actually I think it’s right off of Vets near Clearview.
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
39678 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 11:11 am to
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Belk $100-$150
Jos A Banks $120-$175


Yep. They are not as expensive as you think.

I got one as a high school graduation gift and was like "WTF?!?!". Turned out it was nice to have for formal events.

I eventually grew out of it and bought one about 15 years ago at Steinmart for about $120.

Dillards should have a nice selection of Ralph Lauren, etc. if you want to go that route.
Posted by Teufelhunden
Galvez, LA
Member since Feb 2005
5881 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 11:36 am to
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Tuxedos to Geaux


I just walked out of there 20 minutes ago. Bought my first tux. Easiest experience ever. $218 out the door for everything but the shoes (Vest, flat tie option).
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