While the Ike Behar equivalent to this tuxedo is far more luxurious, some couples we work with want to be respectful of their groomsmen’s budgets when dressing them for their wedding. We all know being asked to be in a wedding, or even several in one year, can run into a large time and financial commitment. The Princeton tends to be approximately $50 less for the rental price of an equivalent high-end tuxedo from Ike Behar or Allure!

What typically makes a tuxedo less expensive? Usually the fabric of a more affordable rental has a lower thread count. This typically can be felt when touching the jacket or pants. You will find that the fabric is not as soft and breathable. In addition, you can see the color of the fabric is more vibrant and darker when it is a higher quality. A more well-known or sought after designer name can also cause a tuxedo rental to be more expensive. Think the brand name ‘Michael Kors’ compared to a lesser-known designer.  Finally, a lesser expensive design may not fit as well or have all of the finer details of a higher-end brand.

If a lower price works better for your budget, then you may want to consider the classic Princeton tuxedo for your wedding or formal event! 

Erik Lawrence Tuxedo Details

The full satin black peak lapel jacket is side vented, has one button and what we consider a classy, narrower peak on the lapel.  The matching trim fit pants are made of the same fabric as the jacket and have a thin line of satin running down the side of the pants. 

Fortunately, Erik Lawrence also offers the same pants in a skinny fit style so you can mix and match your wedding party based on their fashion needs.  While pleated pants are not as popular today when it comes to tuxedos and suits, this designer also provides these tuxedos pants in a pleated version.   

Pleated pants are often popular with men who are looking for a little bit of more room in the hip and abdomen area.  The extra fabric from the pleats are very forgiving and provide extra maneuverability when walking and sitting. Of course the Princeton has a matching black vest to complete this look.

Best Formal Shoes for The Erik Lawrence Tux

We think this tuxedo goes well with either patent leather or matte finish shoes.  If going for a less formal look we recommend wearing matte finish shoes:

And of course, if you want to dress this up a little, wear a patent leather shoe:

Most of our grooms know what they like, either a shiny patent leather, or no gloss/no shine matte.  It’s advised to try on both types of shoes with this tuxedo during your groom try-on to see what looks best to you.  Saying yes to your tuxedo for your wedding should be a fun process and will help you decide on which look is best for you.

If you are looking for a similar tuxedo with a higher thread count and more high-end look, then take a look at our Jackson by Ike Behar peak lapel tuxedo.  The tuxedo is available in a double-breasted style or traditional style, the Romeo.

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The full satin on the lapel, the one button and besom pockets add to the fine details of this handsome trim fit tuxedo jacket.  Of course Erik Lawrence has a matching vest in two styles: traditional, V-shaped vest and a scoop vest. 

Scoop vests were from a by-gone era however, about 5% of our fashion-forward customers enjoy wearing the very different scoop vest for their wedding.  Not to worry, though if the scoop vest is not to your liking.  You can always pair the Sable with a more modern, traditional vest.

Sable Shawl Lapel Tuxedo Pants Fit

To provide you further choice, this designer has three different pants available for this tuxedo:

• flat front trim fit
• pleated
• skinny fit 

This is wonderful news because with those three choices, you are bound to find the fit you are looking for.  All three pairs of pants have a thin line of satin running down the side of the leg, adding a touch of elegance to your look.  Trim fit tends to be the most popular for this tuxedo.  Next, we find the fashion-forward groom enjoys wearing the more tapered skinny fit pants.  And finally, someone looking for more mobility and comfort often chooses the matching pleated pants.

Tuxedo Accessories

Once again, a black satin bow tie with non-pleated microfiber white shirt completes the look.  Silver and black studs and cuff accessories and either patent leather, shiny shoes or matte finish shoes go perfectly well with this tuxedo.

So how do you decide between the Sable shawl lapel tuxedo and the higher priced Chandler? Our suggestion is to look at both jackets in person. Touching the fabrics of each tuxedo will most likely tell you immediately which one you prefer most. And of course, if you have a budget, that alone may help you determine which is the best tuxedo rental for you.

While shawl lapel tuxedos are not as popular as notch and peak lapel jackets, we do find customers who want to be different renting this type of sleek looking tuxedo.

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Black Velvet Tuxedo Details

This extremely luxurious black velvet tuxedo jacket has one satin button, a full satin peak lapel.  The designer of this tuxedo is called Mark of Distinction (MOD).  Anyone knows at Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo that this designer designs its tuxedos in a very tight fashion!  These fit very tightly because it the designer understands that grooms, groomsmen and prom-goers who like these types of styles, really like to wear them in a very fitted manner.

We love this jacket with our black microfiber shirt.  The colors and look just blend in and give a perfectly modern look.  The matching pants offer some nice choices.  We have standard trim fit tuxedo pants with a thin line of satin running down the side of the pants, skinny fit pants and ultra- stretch skinny fit pants.  Most of our customers choose either the skinny fit pants or the ultra-stretch skinny fit pants.  Why is that?  Because most of our guys like wearing the pants a little shorter (think exposed ankles) and either wearing our slip-on patent leather loafers or they purchase our black velvet shoes.

Either way, you will be the life of the party in this classy tuxedo jacket.

Best Time of Year for This Jacket

Anyone who has an opportunity to feel how luxurious and plush the Luxor velvet jacket is will realize that it is probably not a good choice for a warm weather event. We typically recommend wearing this jacket for fall or winter events. Summer and spring events may be just too warm for it. We did, however, have one groom who insisted on wearing this jacket to his wedding because he fell in love with it. His wedding was in early June and in the end, he was very happy that he chose it because he loved the jacket and the skinny fit black velvet look gave him the look he wanted.

A Word of Advice When Renting a Velvet Jacket

When it comes to renting a velvet tuxedo or suit jacket, it is important to ensure that the size and length of jacket you choose is the proper sleeve length.  Because velvet sleeves cannot be hemmed for each rental, it is important that you try on a jacket with the right length sleeve.  The industrial presses that we use to give that crisp look to the jacket and pants that you rent would eventually ruin the velvet.  Too much weight and heat pressing down on the velvet age the fabric very quickly. Fortunately, this tuxedo jacket come in the following lengths: short, regular, and long. 

Try It On At Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo

When Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo has you try on one of our clever fitting jackets, we will be able to show you the standard length of the sleeve of the jacket in that size.  As you can see in the photo, all of our fitting jacket sleeves have lines on it to demonstrate the length of the sleeve depending on which length of jacket you choose.  In a regular non-velvet or non-satin jacket, we are able to hem the sleeves to the exact length you prefer.  With a velvet or satin jacket, you are unable to shorten or lengthen the sleeves and must find the jacket with the standard sleeve length that suits your needs.

If you are looking to be the fashion forward guy with a look of class, we don’t think you could go wrong with the Luxor velvet black tuxedo jacket! How about you, would you wear this one?

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