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When you hear the words formal wear you immediately think expensive and elegant. You can still be elegant without spending a lot of money. Women are much better equipped to handle a formal occasion. Most guys don’t have tuxedos hanging in their closets so here are some tips on how the gentlemen can save money on formal attire:
1. Consignment – There are consignment stores that specialize in evening and formal wear. You can purchase a dark suit or even a tuxedo at a fraction of the price of a new one. Since tuxedos are timeless, this can be a great way to beef up your formal wardrobe.
2. Find a sale – Many formal wear stores have one day ‘blowout’ sales. You can purchase samples or one of a kind suits or tuxedos at deeply discounted prices. Although these sales do not include any alterations, it would be worth getting a quality piece that any tailor should be able to alter for you.
3. Dress it up – Sometimes a colorful vest or cummerbund can dress up an ordinary suit. Add an elegant tie or handkerchief to make it more formal.
4. Newspaper – Check your local want ads. You might be surprised to find a real bargain. Tuxedos are probably not common items for sale but if you are diligent, you may just get lucky!
5. Formalwear rentals – If you don’t want to invest in purchasing a tuxedo, you can always rent one. There are several tuxedo rental shops in most cities.
So you can still look great on a budget. Besides, elegance is in the attitude!
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Just because it’s called a formal attire, doesn’t really mean that they are expensive. There are a lot of stores these days that sell really affordable formal clothes. Plus, you can save more if you just mix and match the clothes that you own.