Tuxedos: Frequently Asked Questions

The Henry’s owns its entire stock of tuxedos and suits. With very few exceptions, everything we rent is right here on site. The benefit to our customers is that if something is needed last minute, we can accommodate your request without having something shipped in from out of state.

It’s a matter of personal taste depending on the formality of the occasion. If it is a “black tie” event or a wedding to be held at a formal venue, you might best be outfitted in a tuxedo. If it’s a less formal venue, a suit would be a good choice. Chances are good that you will have someone else helping you to decide which you should wear.

A tuxedo will usually have a satin stripe on the outside leg of the pants, and the jacket will have satin lapels. A suit will not have satin trim.

If your lifestyle dictates that you dress in a tuxedo frequently, it will be more cost-effective for you to purchase a tuxedo. If you are only going to wear a tuxedo one time, renting will make more sense.

A tuxedo jacket and pants, shirt, cuff links, tie, and vest or cummerbund will be included. If your rental is a suit, a jacket, pants, shirt, vest, tie, and shoes are included. Generally, everything is included except socks and underwear–and we can sell you the socks!

Six-to-eight weeks before the event you and/or your bride should visit our showroom to select the style and color you want for yourself and your groomsmen. The groom’s wedding party should plan to visit the shop to be measured soon afterward.

Just ask that they go to any tuxedo shop to be measured. Have them send their measurements to us using this link, and we will have their tux waiting when they arrive a few days before the wedding.

Suits and tuxedos range in price from about $89 to $175 depending on the colors and features of the suit, tuxedo, shirt, shoes, etc.

If it is for a wedding or other formal event, no deposit is required. For prom tuxedo rentals, a $20 deposit is required at the time it is booked.

Tuxedo rental fees are payable by cash, credit, or debit card at the time you take the rental from the store. Checks are not accepted for final payment on the day garments leave the store.

Tuxedos can be picked up Thursday, Friday, or Saturday for a weekend event. If it is a Friday event, it may be picked up as early as Wednesday. For cruise or other extended events, special arrangements can be made for you to pick up your tuxedo at your convenience.

You will have an opportunity to try everything on before you leave the store. If something is not right, we will exchange or alter it on the spot. Our inventory is right upstairs, so we can accommodate your needs before you walk out the door.

We ask that you return your tuxedo or suit the Monday after the event.

For $5, you and your groomsmen can purchase a damage waiver that protects you from liability.

If your bride purchases her wedding gown at The Henry’s your rentals are 10% off.  The Henry’s also offers a wedding party package: rent five tuxedos and the sixth one is free. Some grooms keep that free tux for themselves while others divide the discount among all the groomsmen.