Spec me a reasonably priced tux!

manic111 · 27 Apr 2014 at 11:23

I've got a couple of formal dinners coming up, and figure that it's about time that I bought a tux rather than continuing to rock up wearing my suit. However, I'm loathe to spend significant money on one as I'll only wear it a couple of times a year. What's the best place for a reasonably priced tuxedo? M&S? Moss? Slaters?

Thanks!

Sliver · 27 Apr 2014 at 11:33

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/mens-c...uxedo-6-button-tailcoat-size-50l-hd_100245282

manic111 · 27 Apr 2014 at 11:36

Haha, incredible find!

zegna · 27 Apr 2014 at 11:37

http://www.tmlewin.co.uk/Guinness-B...,pd.html?start=2&cgid=Mens-evening-collection

Look out for codes.. can get 25% off on occasions

Ahleckz · 27 Apr 2014 at 11:46

Moss Bros for sure.
Use code, SUITUP, for 20% off.

Or try their clearance section: http://www.moss.co.uk/clearance-dinner-suits-and-tuxedos

Cosimo · 27 Apr 2014 at 11:50

Sliver said:
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/mens-c...uxedo-6-button-tailcoat-size-50l-hd_100245282

Very good

or you could try M&S.

manic111 · 27 Apr 2014 at 11:59

Cheers guys, will be going in store as I need it for Friday, so will have a look in Lewin first, and then move on to Moss or M&S if they have nothing in budget. Any other thoughts

toasteh · 27 Apr 2014 at 12:08

Next do one for £90, got mine there in January

manic111 · 27 Apr 2014 at 12:36

toasteh said:
Next do one for £90, got mine there in January

Sounds good, how's the quality?

estebanrey · 27 Apr 2014 at 12:42

Nitefly · 27 Apr 2014 at 12:42

Any cheap suit will do... M&S, Debenhams...

It might be worth trying a couple to see the nuances between fit, but really, it's usually dim lighting and everyone is drinking. Unless you have lots and lots of disposable income, it's really not worth spending money on an expensive dinner jacket.

bobuk · 27 Apr 2014 at 16:59

Bought my last one from St lukes, £8.00 got it altered for £8.00 and dry cleaned for £11.00

Participant · 27 Apr 2014 at 17:03

manic111 said:
tuxedo

It's a dinner jacket, thanks.

SexyGreyFox · 27 Apr 2014 at 17:14

I had mine from Matalan and it looked OK.

toasteh · 27 Apr 2014 at 18:27

manic111 said:
Sounds good, how's the quality?

pretty good, not wool obviously but for £90 you'd never get that. only actually worn mine once but seemed well made.

Ewaf · 27 Apr 2014 at 19:09

M&S are usually a good shout.

pitchfork · 28 Apr 2014 at 15:18

Laugh all you want but Oxfam often has some good quality suits in.

I don't think you can beat tailored myself but if you must go off the peg then house of fraiser is generally quite good and reasonably well priced, not sure if they do tuxedos though.

platypus · 28 Apr 2014 at 15:41

No, you can't beat tailored, and a fitted Dinner Suit doesn't have to be expensive.