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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Chandler is sophisticated, modern, and very handsome.

The super luxurious 120s fabric is comfortable, soft and breathable.  Many of our customers are surprised how comfortable the fabric is when they touch it.  This is an important point because weddings and formal events tend to be part of a long day.  No matter what time of year the event occurs, you will always want to make sure you are wearing something comfortable.  This fabric and tuxedo will definitely ensure comfort.

Tuxedo Accessories

The beauty of this tuxedo style is the various matching accessories that are made by the designer.  You can choose a match V-shaped vest or a more old-fashioned scoop vest.  While most choose the more modern V-shaped vest, there are times our customers want to stand out and show a look from a throw-back era and choose the scoop vest.  The scoop vest exposes more buttons on the front of the shirt and is rounded at the bottom of the front of the vest.

Tuxedo Fit Options

Ike Behar also offers matching slim fit pants or skinny fit pants with this tuxedo.  If you are looking to go with an ultra-modern look, then we often recommend the skinny fit version of the pants.  If you want a more traditional look, choose slim fit pants. 

Both pants have a quarter inch of satin running down the side of the pants; truly a classy and formal look.  The skinny fit pants are much more tapered around the ankle and often fit closer to the contour of the legs and thighs.  Customers often wear a shorter version of the skinny-fit pants to show off some angle or socks.

All of the various options, vest and pants, are made of the same exact fabric as the jacket and will blend perfectly.

What would Barbie wear if she were getting married?

Recently, Dawn Mitchell of partyspace.com and president-elect of Philadelphia National Association of Catering and Events reached out to us and came up with a very clever idea on a blog:  What would Barbie wear if she were getting married?  This, of course, came about due to the Barbie movie about to be released.  We are very proud of our blog content at Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo, but honestly, this was a genius blog idea!  Our hats off to you, Dawn!

We immediately put together the wedding dress options Barbie would wear and of course, we couldn’t forget about Ken!  So why are we mentioning all of this?  Because this shawl lapel Ike Behar tuxedo with skinny fit pants are exactly what we recommended for Ken’s wedding attire.  We also suggest a wardrobe change for the groom Ken Carson!  Come now, it’s Ken and Barbie!  Do you think they’d wear the same thing all day on their wedding day?!  Take a read of this fun blog at PartySpace.com.

We are big fans of the Chandler from Ike Behar tuxedo.  If it’s good enough for Kenneth Sean Carson, it’s good enough for Darianna® Bridal & 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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Notch lapel tuxedo jackets are by far our most common tuxedo rentals.  The full satin lapel, buttons and double besom pockets add to the sophistication of this fine tuxedo.  With a matching contemporary vest and flat front pants, Firenza is the perfect tuxedo for a father of the bride or groom or to attend a gala.  Why do we say that?  Because the relaxed fit provides some “give” in the fabric allowing for extra movement.  You also do not feel restricted in this tuxedo as you would in a trim fit or skinny fit tuxedo.

By the looks of the photo, you would not believe Firenza is a relaxed fit tuxedo.  The styling is still slimming and the fit looks custom.  This tuxedo is available from size 3 boys all the way up to a 66R. 

Tuxedo Sizing and Fits

While some of our other tuxedo and suit options go up to size 80, we find that most if not all tuxedo and suit rentals are below a size 66.  Why not put the ring bearer in a more relaxed fit tuxedo?  He would be more comfortable!  Let’s face it, most adults who don’t wear suits and tuxedos on a regular basis are often uncomfortable in restrictive clothes.  A ring bearer would be no exception.

Given that we are starting to see more relaxed fit suits and tuxedos being designed in Europe, we feel that in the next couple of years, we may see more offerings of relaxed fit tuxedos.  We already offer two other relaxed fit tuxedos: our Romeo from Ike Behar black double-breasted tuxedo and our Easton navy double-breasted tuxedo. The idea for these tuxedos came out of the trend seen in Europe for more relaxed fit clothes.

If you prefer a more modern, trim-fit look, our Chandler black shawl lapel tuxedo offers a sleek alternative with its distinctive satin shawl lapel.

While most of our young brides and grooms love our trim fit and skinny fit tuxedos, there are options for those not looking for that look and feel.

How about your preference?  Do you like skinny fit, trim fit or relaxed fit?

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Emmitt Tux Details

This is a 100% worsted wool suit with a trim fit jacket and pants.  It is also a two button jacket with classy flap pockets.

We love the Emmitt black suit because it has matching trim fit jacket, pants and vest.  While not everyone goes for the vest, it’s always an option for someone who wants to look more formal.  Most renters, from our experience, do not rent the vest when attending a funeral or as a guest to a wedding.  However, on occasion, customers will rent the vest if they are attending a more formal wedding or the funeral of a very close friend or a family member.

Belt loops on the slim fit pants of this suit allow you to wear a belt that would match well with your shoes.

Tuxedo Rentals

Why do people rent suits?  Oftentimes, we have customers who are invited to a formal event, a wedding or must attend a funeral and do not own any suits.  This is the most common renter of suits.  In addition, we have customers who need to attend an event and the suits they have no longer fit.  Again, this is another perfect opportunity to take advantage of a suit rental that will look sharp, new, and fit properly, not one that has been sitting in your closet for years with no use!

Many people do not attend enough events on a regular basis to justify buying a suit.  And if anyone is like me, my weight fluctuates by season and purchasing a suit can become another frustrating experience when your holiday weight prevents your purchased suit from fitting properly.  Or worse yet, the loss of weight in the summer months can make it look like you are wearing the clothes of a much bigger person.

Tuxedo Accessories

Another benefit of renting this handsome suit is the ability to choose accessories – your preferred tie, pocket square and shoes.  We recommend our black matte finish shoes with this suit.  Patent leather shoes would be a bit over-the-top for the Emmitt suit, in our professional opinion.

This suit comes in sizes 3B all the way up to size 70, this giving almost any size the opportunity to dress formally.

When looking for a black suit, this Erik Lawrence notch lapel black suit would allow you to look esteemed without drawing attention to yourself.

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