Suit Hire - what to get?
Discussion
CommanderJameson said:
Am I right in thinking that a single-breasted suit, with black tie & cummerbund, with a standard collar, is the appropriate choice?
ETA: I'm trying to avoid looking like a bitmore of a daft t
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Black suit & black shirt, black tie , No cummerbundETA: I'm trying to avoid looking like a bit
t.Edited by CommanderJameson on Saturday 27th October 20:38
How much is it costing you to rent?
M&S do some perfectly decent ones, all for between £100 and £200 which, if you assume a rental cost of around £30 a throw, plus the hassle of getting to and from the rental shop, you're not going to need many black tie occasions before it has paid for itself. Just knowing it's there in the wardrobe and I don't have to worry about getting one is a nice feeling.
M&S do some perfectly decent ones, all for between £100 and £200 which, if you assume a rental cost of around £30 a throw, plus the hassle of getting to and from the rental shop, you're not going to need many black tie occasions before it has paid for itself. Just knowing it's there in the wardrobe and I don't have to worry about getting one is a nice feeling.
Kermit power said:
How much is it costing you to rent?
M&S do some perfectly decent ones, all for between £100 and £200 which, if you assume a rental cost of around £30 a throw, plus the hassle of getting to and from the rental shop, you're not going to need many black tie occasions before it has paid for itself. Just knowing it's there in the wardrobe and I don't have to worry about getting one is a nice feeling.
Hmm. Good point. From Hire Society (interweb firm) I'm looking at about 90 quid rental for the couple of days.M&S do some perfectly decent ones, all for between £100 and £200 which, if you assume a rental cost of around £30 a throw, plus the hassle of getting to and from the rental shop, you're not going to need many black tie occasions before it has paid for itself. Just knowing it's there in the wardrobe and I don't have to worry about getting one is a nice feeling.
So yes.
Might have to get myself to marks'n'sparks.
CommanderJameson said:
ETA: I'm trying to avoid looking like a bit more of a daft tt.
dont worry - last year i wore avictorian frock coat & a billow sleeved shirt, standard pair of trousers and my work boots you'll no look any more a twit than i did t.
just make sure you learn to tie a proper bow tie, rather than a cheats one.
Edited by lord summerisle on Monday 29th October 11:11
mrsxllifts said:
Looks quite good actually. Factor the dress shoes in though and it jumps up to £170. Still, that's 3 black tie do's.CommanderJameson said:
Kermit power said:
How much is it costing you to rent?
M&S do some perfectly decent ones, all for between £100 and £200 which, if you assume a rental cost of around £30 a throw, plus the hassle of getting to and from the rental shop, you're not going to need many black tie occasions before it has paid for itself. Just knowing it's there in the wardrobe and I don't have to worry about getting one is a nice feeling.
Hmm. Good point. From Hire Society (interweb firm) I'm looking at about 90 quid rental for the couple of days.M&S do some perfectly decent ones, all for between £100 and £200 which, if you assume a rental cost of around £30 a throw, plus the hassle of getting to and from the rental shop, you're not going to need many black tie occasions before it has paid for itself. Just knowing it's there in the wardrobe and I don't have to worry about getting one is a nice feeling.
So yes.
Might have to get myself to marks'n'sparks.
But, if your planning on spending that on a rental - I suppose at least you have one for the same cost.
Fidgits said:
Just be aware, I had a look at the M&S cheapo tux - and it certainly felt cheap, i wasnt impressed...
All part of their marketing plan to get you in there, you then go up a couple of prices to get a material you like as you are already in the shop and everyone knows men HATE shopping, getting them there is difficult, getting them to look somewhere else, at the same thing is even worse, so you stay in the same shop and spend more 
he said he's trying to avoid it.ali_kat said:
Fidgits said:
Just be aware, I had a look at the M&S cheapo tux - and it certainly felt cheap, i wasnt impressed...
All part of their marketing plan to get you in there, you then go up a couple of prices to get a material you like as you are already in the shop and everyone knows men HATE shopping, getting them there is difficult, getting them to look somewhere else, at the same thing is even worse, so you stay in the same shop and spend more 
blooming works too - they had some lovely tux's at much higher prices...
XJ_Wanty said:
I've always wondered why blokes fuss so much about what is essentially a bog standard black suit with a posh shirt. The cloths fussing is for the laydeez! My tux and trousers came from ASDA, £50 all in. You'll only get pie down it!
Well you willThe rest of the gentlemen have manners
ali_kat said:
XJ_Wanty said:
I've always wondered why blokes fuss so much about what is essentially a bog standard black suit with a posh shirt. The cloths fussing is for the laydeez! My tux and trousers came from ASDA, £50 all in. You'll only get pie down it!
Well you willThe rest of the gentlemen have manners
XJ_Wanty said:
I've always wondered why blokes fuss so much about what is essentially a bog standard black suit with a posh shirt. The cloths fussing is for the laydeez! My tux and trousers came from ASDA, £50 all in. You'll only get pie down it!
The clothes maketh the man...It may only be a black suit, white shirt and bow tie... but hey, you wouldnt catch bond in a 'George' 50 quid suit and a clip on would you
Fidgits said:
The clothes maketh the man...
It may only be a black suit, white shirt and bow tie... but hey, you wouldnt catch bond in a 'George' 50 quid suit and a clip on would you
Nope, but evidently you will catch Darren Day in one.It may only be a black suit, white shirt and bow tie... but hey, you wouldnt catch bond in a 'George' 50 quid suit and a clip on would you
Mind you, his career has taken a bit of a downturn
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