Friday, January 30, 2009

Advice On When and Why To Buy A Tuxedo

By Victor Santerino

Rental tuxedos are much more prevalent than consumer owned tuxedos. However, many people should really be purchasing their tuxedos rather than renting them.

This article was written to help people learn why they may need to buy a tuxedo rather than rent it. Upon finishing this article you can decide for yourself what must be done.

The main question to ask yourself is, how often do I need to wear a tuxedo? If you answered with more than once every two years than you probably need to consider buying a tux.

Tuxedos are not as expensive as many people think. The fact is, if you are wearing a tuxedo more than once in a two year period you will make your money back on your purchase relatively quick.

Also you don't have to buy everything that you would normally rent with a tuxedo package. For instance you can use the black dress shoes you wear with your suit for your tuxedo. You can also use the white dress shirt you normally wear to work.

The act of renting is worth the initial investment in a purchase itself. Imagine the process of going to a vendor a minimum of three times for each event that you need a tux.

Finally, when you buy a tuxedo you get to enjoy the pride of ownership feeling that comes with all great purchases. After making your purchase you become one of the elite that own their own black tie outfits.

Keep these thoughts in the back of your mind the next time you are asked to an event that requires you to wear a tuxedo. You may just decide to buy one rather than rent. - 16755

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