As prom approaches this spring, SJH students will need to class up for a night to remember. No one likes the last minute struggles that prom can cause like your date not showing up, the limo is too much money, or you don’t know what to expect from the night. Most of all, dress or tux problems should be avoided by planning out what you’re wearing way in advance of the dance and should not be a last minute thing.

The question to planning out what to wear starts with a simple question: do you rent or buy?

There is obviously many factors that will go into this decision. Lets look at the pros and cons for both renting or buying a tux.

Let’s say you are leaning towards renting at first. The cost is way cheaper, varying from anywhere between $140-$185, which is way cheaper than the average cost for a tux which is $500. Renting is also a bonus for a prom if you are trying to match with a date or with friends. If you are an upperclassmen who knows they still have growing to do, renting might be the best option. At such places like Men’s Wearhouse, you can also choose a style of renting to help fit your body type for a nice, tuck fit.

Now, let’s say you aren’t sold and are looking for something to wear outside of prom, here is the bonuses to buying. If you know after prom there will be events that will require a tux, then buying one long term will be the better option, neglecting the high cost. If you start wearing tuxes regularly, renting will cost more over time as well. Unlike renting, if you purchase a tux you will be able to measure it perfectly to scale to fit your body. There is also options like this for renting, but not quite made exactly for you.

After making the choice to rent or buy, where do you go to get the best deal? The local Men’s Wearhouse has tux deals especially made for prom night buyers. By registering onto their website, you can save up to 40% on any purchase for of a tuxedo. If you know your size already and don’t want to go in stores, there are plenty of websites to order tuxes that come in a responsible time.
Whether you are renting or buying, each have their positives for choosing. The one guarantee is they both will get you looking ready for a night to remember at prom.