Tony Tux Rental - HELP!

[Ryguy7]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 1:58am

Hi there,
So I received my tickets for the Tony's today to find them saying 'Black Tie Only'. I did not realize this, and am now in a scramble to rent a tux.
Can anyone tell me a good place to rent a tuxedo in New York City? I don't live here, so I need it to be a place that'll do almost same-day and I would prefer a cheap option for the evening..
Anyone's help would be greatly appreciated..
Thanks,
Ryan
Updated On: 5/30/07 at 01:58 AM

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 2:18am

Where do you live? Is there a place near your home that you can rent a tux for a few days? Or would it be an inconvenience?

[BDavis0092]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 2:31am

And you were planning on wearing...

[BJC899]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 7:10am

Do you really need a tux? I'm going as well and planned on wearing a black suit with black tie/white shirt. I'm in the second mezz...

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 7:10am

Maybe he planned on wearing a really nice suit. Especially if he's sitting up in the mezzanine or balcony (I assume?) the cameras aren't going to be as focused on those people as much as they are in the orchestra.

[p.s.]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 8:53am

There is some discussion about tuxedos / suits on thread Tony Tix.


p.s. Enjoy

[D2]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 8:58am

Buy one. It's a good investment. Bloomingdale's has a nice selection and can alter it for you and have it ready in less than 24 hours.

[Shakespearean]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 9:10am

Tuxedoes are cheaper than suits! Mens warehouse stores like Syms and the outlets on L.I. often have tuxes for $89 and $99! If you have a car, PM me for a great discout tux and suit place on LI that I visit whenever I am out there. For $125, almost the price of a rental in many places, you'll own tux, shirt, vest, and tie and have it for next year. I prefer vests to cumberbunds so when (not if) I manage to spill something at dinner, my shirt is still white. Definitely a worthwhile investment. I own three tuxes and wear them more often than you may think.

P.S. I just did a quick web search on Tuxedo and $99 and got a few dozen hits, many of those sale (not rental) prices.

[ken8631]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 9:18am

The tux places also sell used tuxes for great prices. Got mine there.....

[WOSQ]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 9:41am

I think it is Jack Silver who rents tuxes. 1780 Broadway, 3rd floor. I do think you have to pick it up Friday and return it Monday. They might have Saturday hours.

Other places, check the Yellow Pages.

A nice suit will get you in the door but are you going all the way or traveling third class? Get the high drag-promwear. Time to get in touch with your inner class act.

Thrift shops are also a good place to find a tux, but you have to buy them now if they need any altering at all.

[luvtheatre11]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 9:51am

If there is a Goodwill store in Manhattan, they almost always have them.

[Ryguy7]

Posted: 5/30/07 at 10:27am

Well, since the tickets say 'Black Tie Only, Please' I just assumed it was strictly tuxedo and nothing else..
But if some people are wearing suits and ties instead of tuxedos, then I'm ok.
I thought it was interesting how they make fans in the mezzs dress up to the nines...?