Everyone wants to look and feel thier best for the big day. On this page you can see our latest articles:
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Written by Mark
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Wednesday, 27 October 2010 15:38 |
If you and the bride are planning on a formal wedding, there’s really only one choice for your attire – a tuxedo. Once that’s been settled, there’s one more question to be answered: Should you buy or rent your tuxedo? The debate can be settled by answering a few questions.
1. Will you wear a tux again? If your business hosts fancy events, or you expect to attend black tie events a couple times a year, it’s much more cost-effective to simply buy a tuxedo versus renting one each time. Tuxedo rentals cost anywhere from $50-$200, with the average coming in around $120 each. That adds up fast when you’re attending two or three black-tie events per year.
2. Do you want the groomsmen to match perfectly? It’s one thing to invest in a tuxedo yourself, it’s quite another to expect your pals to purchase their own. Tuxedos do differ slightly, so if you want to be a perfect match to the rest of the groomsmen, all of you should head to the rental shop and try on tuxes together.
3. Do you have any skin sensitivities? We’re not suggesting that there are diseases in rented tuxedos – after all, a good tuxedo shop dry cleans each tux once it’s returned! But if you have serious skin sensitivities, you might react to the shop’s dry-cleaning solution, among other things. Trust us, your wedding day is not the time you want to break out into hives unexpectedly. IF you know you have to clean your clothing in special detergent, buy your own tuxedo.
4. How much time do you have to shop? Tuxedos can be awfully expensive, but you might be able to find a deal if you’re patient. Tuxedos can cost upward of $400 at its regular price, but it’s not unheard of to find a sale for $180 or less. Keep your eyes peeled and sign up to e-mail notifications to area formalwear shops. You might just get lucky.
Additionally, if you’re getting married during a time where tuxedos are in demand, such as prom season or around Christmas time, you need to reserve a rental early. If the wedding is two weeks away, and you haven’t gone in to get a tux rental yet, you might be out of luck. At that point, you’ll have no choice but to buy your own.
A few more words on buying versus renting:
• If you choose to buy: Go for a classic tuxedo. A stylish guy might be tempted to pick out a trendy tux, but it will be out of style within a couple years. If you’re investing in a tux, you want something that will look good for years to come.
• If you choose to rent: Make sure you have a gameplan for returning the tuxes the day after the wedding. Many rental shops charge per day of rental, so if you wait until Monday to return the tuxes after a Saturday wedding, you’re paying good money for nothing. If you and your new wife are heading straight to the airport the morning after the wedding, put your best man or father in charge of returning your tux. |
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Written by Judd Handler
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Saturday, 15 August 2009 19:13 |
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 In order to flatten your belly, don’t worry so much about ab crunches; start eating smarter and watch the lovehandles slowly diminish.Let’s face it—some people just hate working out. The concept of breaking a sweat and wasting time at the gym when they could be drinking beer intimidates the “Gymophobe.”
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 15 August 2009 17:18 |
 Losing that large midsection for the wedding may not be as difficult as once thought. Eating right and exercising can help you melt pounds quickly. You can accomplish a lot, even at work.
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 15 August 2009 17:14 |
 It’s refreshing to notice that men actually do care about their looks and want to look their best for special occasions. A wedding ceremony is one of those events you’ll want to look like a million dollars.
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 15 August 2009 17:12 |
 When it comes to wedding fashion, there’s no way the groom is going to outshine the bride; nor should he. But that’s no reason not to set you apart and look sharp.
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