Finding the Perfect Suit, Collins Clothiers

How to find

The Perfect Outfit for Your Wedding

While many wedding checklists leave selecting your suit or tuxedo styles and colours closer to the big day it is important to not leave it to the last minute to ensure you achieve your wedding vision.

Suit or Tuxedo?

One of the beginning decisions will be whether you want a casual look, suit, or tuxedo. We are often asked what the key difference is between a suit and tuxedo? Traditionally, a tuxedo has satin on the lapels, pocket jetting, buttons, and satin piping down the pants. While suits have the same material as the jacket on the lapel and pockets as well as regular buttons.

Rent or Purchase?

Your next choice will be whether you want to rent or purchase your wedding attire. Purchasing a tuxedo is not always pocket friendly and does not have as much of a versatile use as it once did. At Collins Clothiers whether you wish to rent a suit or tuxedo the pricing will be the same. All of our full rental packages include everything you will need from head to toe – jacket, pants, shirt, vest, tie/bowtie, suspenders, pocket square, cufflinks, and shoes. It’s important to consider the fit of the suit (i.e. slim fit vs. modern fit) and size range especially if you’re outfitting multiple people in your wedding party of varying height/weight and age – remember your ring bearer and junior usher! Collins Clothiers has an exclusive suit program that allows each wedding party member to make their own decision whether they would like to rent or purchase the exact same outfit and comes in an incredible size range from 2-72!

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Once you have had your initial consultation and chosen styles, your wedding party members will need to be measured and fitted for their outfit. At time of measurement the members in your wedding party should expect to pay a deposit to reserve their attire. All rentals are ready for pick-up two days before your wedding date and due back the next business day. Once your rentals are available for pick-up we will have you try the entire outfit at the store to ensure everything fits, and share every little tip and trick to make you look amazing on the big day!

Tips:

1. Start shopping for your wedding day suit or tuxedo at least six months ahead of your wedding date. 2. At the initial consultation have only you and your fiancé present. 3. Let the couple getting married stand out from the wedding party (i.e. a different coloured shirt, tie, bow tie, or pocket square!) 4. Bring a swatch to your consultation of any and every colour you want to match. 5. Try-on your suit when you pick-up before leaving the store, making sure everything fits how you envisioned.

Questions to Ask:

1. Do you offer both suit/tuxedo rentals and purchases? 2. Can you match my dress colour (or wedding theme)? 3. What is the size range for this style? 4. Are alterations included in the price? 5. Do you have multiple locations or how can you accommo date my party members from out of town?

About Collins Clothiers

At Collins we take pride in knowing the quality of our menswear far exceeds expectations. From formal to everyday apparel, we provide high-end menswear for every budget. We are fully owned and operated family business and have been since our start in 1965. The Collins Family is involved in the day-to-day running of the company, while working to maintain and exceed the high standards that our clients have come to enjoy. Having built an outstanding reputation in tuxedo rentals, we now have carried that forward by expanding into men’s apparel and accessories. Just like our tuxedos, we provide contemporary styles that stand out. Collins Clothiers – the world of timeless elegance and luxurious fabrics... today and tomorrow. 47