Nope! We don't believe you can OWN THE ROOM if you're wearing a hand-me-down rental. Sorry, not sorry.

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Buying a tuxedo definitely has several benefits over renting a tuxedo.  To view some of these important benefits, please check out OUR STORY for a good overview. If you are interested in reading more of the specific benefits, please continue reading

<a data-copy-link data-hc-toggle-article-listener-is-set="yes" data-no-instant href="https://blacktie.com/apps/help-center#why-is-buying-a-tuxedo-better-than-renting-a-tuxedo" style=" text-decoration: none;" id="isPasted"></a><h4 data-copy-title id><a data-copy-link data-hc-toggle-article-listener-is-set="yes" data-no-instant href="https://blacktie.com/apps/help-center#why-is-buying-a-tuxedo-better-than-renting-a-tuxedo" id="isPasted" style=" text-decoration: none;"> </a></h4>Buying a tuxedo definitely has several benefits over renting a tuxedo. &#xA0;To view some of these important benefits, please check out <a href="https://blacktie.com/pages/our-story" style=" text-decoration: none;">OUR STORY</a> for a good overview.If you are interested in reading more of the specific benefits, please continue reading below: 1) Much higher-quality garments Strongly consider this first point. For a tuxedo store to be profitable, they must get a lot of &quot;runs&quot; from their inventory. There is no control over this variable; this means that you may end up being the 100th person to wear a particular garment. You may like to think that you are the 1st, 5th, or even 10th person wearing a garment ... but chances are that many more sweaty grooms have worn that garment before you. Frayed lapels, discoloration, broken buttons, &quot;pulls,&quot; stains, you name it ... there are a lot of uncontrollable variables involved. By purchasing your tuxedo, you have a beautiful garment that has not shown any signs of aging. Crisp lapels, even colors, &quot;tight&quot; construction ... now you&apos;re looking like a man of style. Your bride is not wearing a used gown, is she? Look like a &quot;million bucks.&quot; Definitely consider purchasing your tuxedo.&#xA0; 2) Perfectly-tailored fit Most tuxedos/suits need some alterations for a perfect fit. A rental store cannot do all the necesary alterations to guarantee a perfect fit. For example, tuxedo stores cannot do &quot;tapers&quot; or add/remove fabric (if necessary) because that same item will be used by another groom the following week. Don&apos;t get me wrong ... a groom can still look fairly well with a rental garment; however, he will not have that tailored look of perfection that is only available when a professional tailor can alter that garment to fit the contours of your body. For this reason alone, you should highly consider purchasing your tuxedo. 3) No &quot;substitutes&quot; !!! What&apos;s that mean? Here&apos;s a situation for you: Your coat size is a 40R. The same coat that you will be wearing from a rental store was worn by another groom the week before you. That groom forgets to return his tuxedo to the rental store. Our main problem now is that he has the coat that you will be wearing for your wedding. Answer this question for me: do you really think that the store owner is going to buy another coat for you and also pay the rush charges associated with getting that new coat for you in time? In most cases, the answer is &quot;NO!&quot; He will try to &quot;sub&quot; you with a somewhat close size (maybe a 41L, 41R, 42R, etc.). If he doesn&apos;t have a close size, he may even try &quot;subbing&quot; you with a different style coat (of course he&apos;ll try to find one that is somewhat close). Bottom Line: you may not be getting what you should have gotten. Save the aggravation and consider purchasing your tuxedo. 4) No need for &quot;exchanges&quot; Exchanges occur frequently in the formal wear industry. You go try on your tuxedo just 1-2 days before the wedding, and you find out that something doesn&apos;t fit correctly. Although some stores may attempt to fix the problem on the scene, most stores will require you to come back at a later time to pick up the &quot;exchange.&quot; It&apos;s 2 days before your wedding, do you really need to be doing this back-and-forth scenario this close to your special day? Consider purchasing your tuxedo so you can enjoy the benefits of a custom-tailored fit and never have to worry about exchanges. 5) Save the time &amp; hassle of going back &amp; forth to the formal wear store. OK ... you have to go to a tuxedo store to pick out your styles &amp; have your measurements taken ... then you have to pick up your tuxedos 1-2 days before the wedding ... then you have to come back if any &quot;exchanges&quot; are made ... then you have to come back to the store to return the tuxedos. Suggestion: consider purchasing your tuxedo and you&apos;ll always be prepared. 6) No &quot;knock-offs&quot; or imitations You bring a picture into a rental store and say that you want a specific tuxedo, perhaps one by Ralph Lauren. Most of your popular styles by Michael Kors, Cardi, Ralph Lauren, Ike Behar, etc. have been imitated by smaller manufacturers that may not be using the same quality piece goods. By looking at the garments, it may be difficult to tell the difference in fabric. The only difference is that you may end up with a lesser quality garment that doesn&apos;t have the same fit and &quot;lines&quot; as a top designer. You may be saying, &quot;Store owners wouldn&apos;t purchase imitations just to save inventory costs and boost up their bottom line profits.&quot; Think about it. Do the safe thing. Consider the best option. Consider purchasing your own brand new tuxedo. 7) No stress about attire. Need an explanation? You have enough things to concentrate on 2 days before your wedding day. Do you really want to &quot;cross your fingers... knock on wood,&quot; and hope all goes well with your tuxedos? Save the hassle and purchase your tuxedos well in advance of the wedding. No unforseen &quot;surprises&quot; will pop up ... ultimately, eliminating unnecessary aggravation before your special, memorable event. 8) Peaceful rehearsal dinner. Explanation? Unfortunately, tuxedo pickups are usually on the Thursday (during evening hours) before the wedding. In most cases, wedding rehearsal dinners are also on Thursdays (if the wedding is on a Saturday). If you do decide to rent tuxedos, I hope that your rehearsal dinner doesn&apos;t fall on this day. If so, you may run into a time issue/problem. When the guys go pick up their tuxedos, they should really try them on in the store. If there is a problem, the guys could get tied up there and end up showing up late for the rehearsal dinner. To eliminate this unwanted event from occurring, consider taking advantage of our &quot;group discounts&quot; and have each member of your wedding party make a wise investment by owning a custom-tailored tuxedo well in advance of the wedding. 9) An Investment Why would you want to spend $150 - $200 for a tuxedo rental that you only wear for 1 day? For the price of a single rental, you can own your own tuxedo and enjoy using it whenever a formal social event occurs. Whether you go to a play/theatre, cruise, black tie affair, night out on to town, etc ... you will be prepared. 10) No additional late charge fees &amp; missing item fees - -- groom&apos;s responsibility contract? ATTENTION Grooms !!! When you &quot;book&quot; tuxedos for your wedding party at a formal wear store, you usually have to sign a &quot;Groom&apos;s Contract.&quot; This contract makes you liable for all the tuxedos in the wedding party. If one of your party members returns a tuxedo a day late, you will be the one paying a $20 late fee for each day. If one of your party members loses an item (NOTE: tuxedo jewelry is the most frequently lost item ($20 - $25 charge), you will be the one paying the replacement fee.

Why is buying a tuxedo better than renting a tuxedo?

All of our pieces are versatile, comfortable and stylish - making it easy to wear them with items that may already be in your wardrobe! For some examples on how to create different outfits with your BLACKTIE pieces, view our #BLACKTIEOWNTHEROOM Inspi

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Buying vs. Renting

Can the groom get his tuxedo or suit for FREE?

Are all styles included or am I limited to only certain styles?

Do my groomsmen have to wear the same styles as me or can we wear whatever we want?

Do I need to order a complete outfit to qualify for the Free Groom Incentive? Can I order a partial outfit?

I'm the groom; I want the FREE tux or suit. Do I get a code or something for a free tux now or later? How exactly does it work?

Do only groomsmen count towards the 5 members? What about fathers? Or other members?

Can I combine the Free Groom Incentive with other discount offers?

Still have questions about the Free Groom Incentive Program?

Does the groom have to be one of the individuals wearing BLACKTIE in the photos to qualify for the FREE GROOM INCENTIVE?

Free Groom Incentive Program

Who should use the EVENT MANAGER?

If I have a wedding, am I required to use the Event Manager? Or is it optional?

Does it cost anything to use the EVENT MANAGER?

How do I access the EVENT MANAGER?

Is the EVENT MANAGER login the same as the BLACKTIE main site login?

Can I manage multiple events using the EVENT MANAGER?

Does the EVENT MANAGER guarantee any pricing?

Event Manager

What payment methods can I use to place my order?

How do I change or cancel my order?

How far in advanced should I place my order?

Can I receive a fabric swatch prior to ordering?

Is your payment method secure?

Do you charge a damage waiver?

Can I order individual items or do I have to order an entire ensemble?

Where can I find the status of my order?

What information do I need to place my order?

Is a deposit required?

Will I receive an online receipt?

Do you allow cashier's checks or money orders?

Are there any extra fees I need to know about?

Can I checkout as a guest or do I have to create an account?

Are there any benefits to having an account vs. checking out as a guest?

Can I view real-time-inventory online?

How does the $20 Cash Back Incentive work?

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What happens if my tuxedo or suit doesn't fit?

What sizes do you carry?

Should I wear slim fit or modern fit?

Do your shirts accept cufflinks & button studs?

Do the pants have an adjustable waistband?

Are the shirt collars adjustable?

Do your neckwear options have adjustable features?

Are all of your pants able to be worn with a belt or suspenders?

Can you perform tailoring alterations for me?

Can I use my own tailor?

Do you offer a fit guarantee?

What is the $15 Tailoring Reimbursement?

Are your tuxedo suits "nested" or a "separates program"?

Sizing and Fit

What styles of tuxedos do you carry?

Are they quality tuxedos?

Does BLACKTIE have colors to coordinate with my wedding party or theme?

Can you help me match my colors?

Do you carry both regular fit and slim fit styles?

Do you provide tuxedos for children?

Do you provide women's tuxedos?

Can I see real customers wearing BLACKTIE tuxedos?

Do you carry any used tuxedos?

Style, Design & Quality

Can I return or exchange an item?

Can I return a used or altered item?

How do I do a return?

If I placed multiple orders and I need to return some items from multiple orders, can I return those items in one box?

Do you offer free return shipping?

Are there any restocking fees?

How many days do I have to return an item?

How long does it take for me to receive my refund?

What if I want to change my order after it is placed?

I received a damaged item. What should I do?

How much is shipping?

Do you charge a rush fee?

Can I expedite my shipping?

Do you ship internationally?

When can I expect to receive my order?

If I place an order on Thursday night/ Friday morning and select Next Day Air shipping, when will I receive my package?

Can I get refunded for shipping costs because the package arrived later than expected?