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Black Tie Formal Wear

751 South Walnut St.
Howell, MI 48843

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(517) 548-9430

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www.rentformalwear.com

BLACK TIE FORMAL WEAR

Black Tie Formal Wear provides tuxedo rental for your wedding, prom, cruise, black tie affair or other formal event. We offer a convenient and affordable tux rental service for grooms, groomsmen, prom dates and anyone with a black tie event to attend.

We offer tuxedo styles from Perry Ellis, Fumagalli's, Geoffrey Beene, Chaps Ralph Lauren, Claiborne, Fubu, After Six and others. Plus, you can choose from a wide variety of formalwear accessories including fullback vests, formal shirts, formal shoes, button covers, top hats and canes.


HOW DO I GO ABOUT RENTING A TUXEDO?
 
Choose Your Tuxedo - you may accomplish this by browsing our web site www.rentformalwear.com . Every style we offer in our rental program can be viewed there. Or you may visit our store and browse our catalogs with our professional assistance.
 
Choose Your Accessories - fullback vests, ties, shoes, shirts everything can be found online or in our catalogs.
 
Visit Our Store - you may place your order at this time. Expect to have your measurements taken. Style advice and wedding planning advice is readily available; don't hesitate to ask.
 
You will be required to put a down payment on your rental. Before you leave, you will have confirmed availability of your tux and accessory styles for your wear date.


 
Pick-Up Your Tuxedo - when you return to our store, you'll have a formal fitting to try on your tuxedo. We will answer any questions you may have.
 
Enjoy Your Event - we'll leave this part up to you!
 
Return Your Tuxedo - we will expect your tuxedo returned to our store the next business day after your event. Inquire about our policies; late fees do apply!

If you want to add a tuxedo to your wardrobe, we offer tuxedos for purchase as well.

 
GLOSSARY OF FORMALWEAR TERMS
 
 

 

BLACK TIE INVITED
An event where a tuxedo or dinner jacket is encouraged but not required. If not a tuxedo, proper dressy attire (coat and tie) is necessary.
 
BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
An event where a tuxedo or dinner jacket may be worn but is not required. Proper dressy attire (suit, not a sport coat) is necessary.
 
BLACK TIE REQUIRED
An event where a tuxedo or dinner jacket is required. Don't even think about attending without one.


TUXEDOS AND BODY TYPES
  
Many women find that all men look better in a tuxedo.
Not all tuxedos are alike. Subtle differences in jackets, collars and pant styles can be flattering or fatal, depending on your body type. Pick the tuxedo that's best for your body type.
 
Short and slender gentlemen...
should look for single breasted jackets with long lines (it elongates the body) and wide peak lapels. Other stylish options include wearing a double breasted tuxedo jacket. Selection of the right pant style is key, too. Reverse double pleated trousers are a good choice for gentlemen with short, slender frames.
 
Short and stocky gentlemen...
with athletic or muscular body types look best in tuxedo jackets with slim collars. The top button should fall at the small of the waist to give the torso a leaner look. Pants should extend as low as possible on the foot, angled slightly in the back to elongate the leg. Be sure to avoid too much of a break on the foot, otherwise the pant will look sloppy.
 


Tall and husky gentlemen...
with broad shoulders and muscular frames look best in shawl collar tuxedos. Jacket length is especially important. To determine a good fit, we suggest that the gentleman place his arms at his sides and relax  his hands and fingers. His fingertips should touch the bottom of the jacket and his shirt sleeves should extend one quarter to one half inch beyond the jacket sleeve. The fit of the jacket may need to be just a bit loose to provide ease of movement.
 
Also, gentlemen with thick necks and wide faces should avoid narrow ties and wing tip collared shirts that look constrictive. Instead, opt for a lay down collar shirt and bow ties.
 
Tall and slim gentlemen...
look well in just about every tuxedo style! An especially good choice is a double breasted tuxedo with broad shoulders and a suppressed waist. Jacket buttons closed up high on the waistline look especially good and a high shoulder line is better than a natural one.


LITTLE KNOWN FITTING TIPS
 
Formal Trousers:
The perfect length pant breaks slightly on top of the shoe and angles a bit downward.
 
Formal Shirts:
Shirtsleeves should extend one quarter to one half inch beyond the jacket's sleeves.

Accessories:
You may wear suspenders with a cummerbund. However, you should not wear suspenders with a vest.

Both cummerbunds and vests should cover the top waistband of your formal trousers when worn properly. To remedy: adjust positioning of cummerbund on your waist - or - adjust neck strap on a backless vest to allow for more length.
 

If you think you may remove your jacket during the reception, opt for a fullback vest.
Cummerbunds are worn with the pleats facing up.
 
A boutonniere should be worn on the left lapel and tilted slightly outward.
Wearing both a boutonniere and a pocket square is not recommended.

The tips of the collar on a wing-collar shirt should be tucked behind the bow tie, not left to flap in front of the tie.

Formal Shoes:
Allow your pants color to dictate your shoe color. Black formal shoes and socks should be worn when your pants are black. White shoes and socks worn with white pants. Likewise for ivory...
 
If you are choosing to wear one of our colored coats and choose to coordinate the coat with matching pants, choose black formal shoes. If you coordinate the coat with black formal trousers, choose black shoes, too.
 
CONTACT US

Please visit our web www.rentformalwear.com and direct inquiries to
flowers-formalwear@sbcglobal.net.

To speak to one of our representatives please contact us by phone.

Black Tie Formal Wear
www.rentformalwear.com
(517) 548-9430