An Expert-Backed Guide to Wedding Suit and Tuxedo Rentals

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I may be a fashion editor, but I'd be lying if I said I knew where to begin when it came to outfitting my husband and his groomsmen for our January wedding. Thankfully, tux rental companies have come a long way—and I knew this the second I walked into The Black Tux's showroom at my local Nordstrom. Matt Gierl, CMO of the company, sums up my feelings toward the experience perfectly. "Big life events like weddings are exciting, but they can also come with a lot of stress and pull focus from what matters," he says. "We want couples to be present for each other and to enjoy their wedding without worrying."

Not only did a wedding tux rental help alleviate some of my stress in the planning process, but it also felt right for our budget. While purchasing a tuxedo or suit is certainly an option, it isn't always the one that makes the most sense. Tuxedos, in particular, are much more formal than suits, and you may find that you don't frequent black-tie events enough to justify the investment. And, if you're a to-be-wed looking to outfit your wedding party in a head-to-toe matching look, you may not want to ask your squad to, either.

So, before you go out and buy a suit or tux for that upcoming wedding—whether it be your own or someone else's—take a peek at our expert-backed guide to tux rentals. We've rounded up a list of the best places to rent a tux both in-store and online, along with top tips and pros and cons to consider before you pull the trigger.

At a Glance

• The average suit and tux rental cost generally falls around $200, depending on the brand and additional accessories.
• The best online tuxedo rental services are The Black Tux, Generation Tux and Men's Wearhouse. Learn more about each in our guide to the best tuxedo rentals.
• There are pros and cons to tuxedo rentals, so consider the options before you rent.

In this article:

• The Best Tuxedo and Suit Rentals for 2025
• How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Tux or Suit?
• Wedding Tux Rental Pros & Cons
• How Do Online Tuxedo Rentals Work?

Photo: Ashlea Snell Photography

The Best Tuxedo and Suit Rentals for 2025

Today's tuxedo rentals are a far cry from the boxy, ill-fitting options of the past, and these five retailers prove it. You'll find the latest tux and suit trends at each one, all thoughtfully crafted with high-quality materials like Italian wool, plus a just-right fit thanks to expert fitting specialists, home try-on options and one-on-one styling sessions. Read on to learn more about each.

Best Package Deal: The Black Tux

Photo: The Black Tux

Launched as a virtual-first brand, The Black Tux makes online wedding tux rentals as seamless as possible. But if you prefer an in-person experience, you're in luck—the retailer now has a whopping 36 showroom locations across the US. "Our Showroom and Customer Care teams are stylists and experts in the space, so whether you're visiting us in person or just need a little help as you plan from home, we're happy to provide advice and guidance," Gierl says. "We also offer pre-styled looks to match the vibe or theme of any wedding."

If you choose to go the virtual route, you can use The Black Tux's proprietary Fit Algorithm and free home try-on service to ensure a top-notch look when the time comes for your event. Once you find your fit, pick out the tux you're interested in, and the brand will send it your way free of charge with a pre-selected vest, shirt and tie so you can give it a test drive. After you nail down a decision, you'll receive your tux 14 days before the event.

Base Price: $129
Features: Free home try-on; Grooms rent free with six or more rentals
How To Rent: Online or in-store

Best Variety: Men's Wearhouse

Photo: Men's Wearhouse

When it comes to variety, few tux rental companies do it better than Men's Wearhouse. "We offer an unrivaled selection that will fit any wedding aesthetic preference," Sharmila Sudhakar, General Manager of the Rental Business at Tailored Brands, says. "Many styles and fits within brand partnerships are exclusive to us and include established fashion houses such as Vera Wang, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren." On top of the extensive selection of brands, you'll also find an impressive size range featuring coats from 34 short to 70 long and adjustable pants from a 27-inch waist to a 70-inch waist.

Men's Wearhouse has over 700 locations nationwide, making it a great pick for those who want to approach the tux rental process in person. Simply find a store near you and make an appointment to get measured and browse through the selection of tux styles. If you prefer to shop from your couch, you can use Men's Wearhouse's online Fit Evaluator to get measured from home in just a few minutes. Once you find your size and place your order, you can either pick up your tux rental in-store or receive it by mail four to seven days before your event. Shipping and returns are free and all orders are packed in wrinkle-resistant packaging to keep your tux as fresh as possible while en route to your door.

Base Price: $100
Features: In-store pickup for online orders
How To Rent: Online or in-store

Best Online Experience: Generation Tux

Photo: Generation Tux

Another tux rental company with a virtual-first business model, Generation Tux offers everything you could possibly need to find a perfect fit from home. With an advanced fit algorithm, free color swatch cards and a free home try-on service, choosing a premium merino wool tux rental from the comfort of your couch is a no-brainer. The collection is small with just under 10 options available, but this makes the renting process even more seamless. Each tux is beautifully designed with comfort and style in mind, so all you have to do is nail down the vibe you're looking for.

Generation Tux now has eight showrooms across the US, so you can easily merge their virtual fit tools with a one-on-one personal styling experience, if you please. Once you place your order, you'll receive it 14 days before your event with free shipping and delivery as well as replacements if anything changes.

Base Price: $139
Features: Free swatches; Free home try-on; Grooms rent free with five or more rentals
How To Rent: Online or in-store

Best Value: Menguin

Photo: Menguin

If you're worried about finding the right fit for your online tux rental, Menguin will ease your mind. Even with its virtual business model, the brand's innovative fit process can help you find the perfect tux size right from home. Menguin's proprietary fit technology, eTailor, will factor in your age, height and weight along with measurements from clothing you already own to create a "body profile," then determine the right fit for you.

Once you answer a few questions and create your profile, you'll have the option to test swatches and try on styles at home free of charge. From there, you can make your final decision and expect to have your tux rental about 14 days before your event. Should you somehow end up with a not-so-great fit, Meguin will ship out replacements right away.

Base Price: $119
Features: Free swatches; Free home try-on; Grooms rent free with five or more rentals
How To Rent: Online

Best Virtual Styling: Stitch & Tie

Photo: Stitch & Tie

Stich & Tie offers a truly unique online rental experience thanks to the added expertise of in-store stylists. Once you request a styling appointment, you can browse through the brand's style gallery for ideas and inspiration to show your stylist. You'll then connect via Google Meet and have an hour to talk all things tux rentals and find the look that's right for you, from peak vs. notch lapels to cufflinks, cummerbunds and more.

Once you've created the perfect look along with the help of your stylist, you'll find your measurements via the Fit Finder tool, and an expert fit specialist will review them prior to shipping your order. You'll receive your order about 10 to 14 days before your event, leaving enough time to test out the fit and make sure it feels right. If it doesn't, Stitch & Tie will take care of replacing your tux rental as soon as possible or reimburse you for up to $15 to cover the cost of temporary alterations.

Base Price: $155
Features: Free swatches; Free home try-on; Virtual styling sessions
How To Rent: Online or in-store

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Tux or Suit?

In 2023, the average suit and tux rental cost is around $200. The price of a new tuxedo ranges from about $700 to $1,000 or more, depending on alterations and customizations. A brand new three-piece suit, while a less formal option than a tux, can cost anywhere between $300 to $800. Prices tend to fall on the higher end of the spectrum for made-to-measure and bespoke suits, too.

Some wedding suit rental companies also offer packages based on your needs. You may be able to rent just the jacket and pants for a lower cost, or you can opt for a full package that includes additional suiting accessories like cufflinks, pocket squares, a bowtie or traditional tie, and suspenders.

If you fall in love with your rented tux, you're not totally out of luck—some companies have buy-back programs for those that want to keep the outfit. "Some of our items are eligible for our Rent to Keep program," Gierl explains. "This gives renters the option to purchase and keep the items they loved from their order." As you begin the wedding tux rental process, ask your stylist about purchasing options if you think you might change your mind. Just make sure you account for the updated costs to keep your spending on track—our wedding budget tool can help with that.

Wedding Tux Rental Pros & Cons

There are plenty of reasons you should rent a suit or rent a tuxedo if you're considering them as an option for a wedding. However, the rental process isn't without its cons. Ultimately, your decision should come down to whether the pros to tux and suit rentals (of which there are many) outweigh those cons. Sustainability, fit and price all factor into the decision–among other factors.

Tux Rental Benefits

• YOWO (You Only Wear Once): It'd be nice for everyone prone to suiting up to have at least one solid tux in their closet for formal occasions, but it isn't necessarily realistic. The truth is not everyone actually needs to own a tuxedo. This is where rentals come in. For one-wear users, tux and suit rentals are an affordable and practical move.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Tuxedos are expensive, even at an entry-level price. Renting a tuxedo is a great way to save a few bucks, an especially big pro if you're planning a wedding–famously not exactly an inexpensive endeavor.
• Sustainable: The sustainability of tuxedo rentals goes somewhat hand in hand with their limited wearability. If you're a person who isn't going to be wearing a tuxedo or suit all too often, a rental service is a great way to look fly without contributing to waste and excess production. All of the services we recommend offer thorough garment laundering between rentals, making it an easy call to suit up in one of their rentals for a special occasion and send it right back for the next stylish customer to rock when you're done.
• Great for Groomsmen: It's one thing to want to drop a hefty chunk of change on your own wedding suit. It's a little harder to ask your groomsmen or wedding party to do the same. Rental companies are great for groomsmen suits and tuxes. They cost less and oftentimes brands will cater specifically to group orders. It ensures uniformity throughout a wedding party as well.

Tux Rental Drawbacks

• Fit: It has to be said: It can be difficult to get a perfect tuxedo or suit fit when renting. It's less of an issue if your measurements are attuned to an off-the-rack size, but if you're between sizes, you may end up with a suit or tux that fits larger or smaller than you'd like. Most services offer some sort of alterations, adjustments or replacements, but it's a wrinkle in a process that, by nature, is supposed to make things easier for you.
• Wear Per Use: Even if you only wear a tuxedo once every other year or so, buying a quality one can work out as an investment in the long run. Spending $150 to wear something once versus paying $700 for something you'll get multiple uses out of eventually adds up to a lower cost per wear than a rental.

How Do Online Tuxedo Rentals Work?

When you're ready to pursue a wedding suit rental—whether for yourself or your groomsmen or anyone else in the wedding party—it's important to begin the process as soon as possible. "We recommend that clients reserve their looks as soon as they know their wedding date, as well as the wedding colors or theme," Gierl suggests. "If a shopper is short on time, we'll do everything we can to outfit their event, but we recommend reserving ahead for the best selection of our most popular styles."

And, thanks to modern technology, at-home men's suit rentals have evolved to be easier and more convenient than ever. Instead of booking in-store appointments, you can choose to complete the entire rental process from home. "We recently introduced a Virtual Try-On feature on our website, allowing customers to upload a photo of themselves to see how they'll look in each of our styles," explains Sudhakar. "Once you've selected your styles, our seamless invitation process will guide each individual through getting fitted and placing their order." Adds Gierl: "We've trained our fit algorithm to accurately recognize similarities and match body types and traits to suit sizes. It only takes five minutes to find the right sizes entirely online with our fit quiz, and no tape measure is needed."

Some companies also offer free home try-ons, or they'll send sample swatches to help you find the perfect outfit. With so many added benefits, completing an online tuxedo rental is as convenient as can be.

Those who feel more comfortable shopping for a wedding suit rental in-store have that option as well. "We offer in-store measurements nationwide for those who prefer the in-person experience, and personal fittings at our own showrooms," Gierl explains. Adds Sudhakar: "Booking an in-store appointment offers the most complete consultation because you can see and feel the options in real life."

Once you've completed the wedding tuxedo rental, you'll receive your suit a few days or weeks before your event to ensure the size is just right. It's for this reason that renting earlier is better, because it gives you more time to make adjustments if necessary.

Return policies differ among companies, but shoppers typically have a few days after the event to send the suit back. Read the fine print of your suit or tux rental agreement to return your menswear in a timely fashion.