Carnival tuxedo rental

[imatarb]

Does anyone have any experience renting a tuxedo from Carnival on board the ship? My DH is interested in doing this, and since the prices of rental are so inflated, due to the time of year (prom season), he felt that the best deal to be had was on board ($75 for the week).

He's looked into buying one, but prices are a bit higher than he'd like to pay.

Any insight or feedback?

Thanks,
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[L2J]

I was thinking about doing this as well but found a very nice and inexpensive tux at www.cheaptux.com (http://www.cheaptux.com). I kind of have some issues with wearing something that someone else has.

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[tef43]

imatarb,

I see that you are somewhat local, so this may work for you.

Have hubby jump in the car and motor down to Tuxedo World at Great Lakes Crossing. GREAT prices on retail tuxedos.

Shirts, ties, cummerbunds, jewelry can be had online at uniformalwearhouse.com Again, GREAT prices.

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[imatarb]

Tef, DH tried Tuxedo World, but their prices were highly inflated due to prom season..any others you can think of in the area?

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[tef43]

I am surprised to hear that. It was just about a year ago that I purchased mine, at about 60% off.

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[imatarb]

Can I ask what price you received?

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[tef43]

$400 tux for $160

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[imatarb]

Yea, I just called, and they have a special right now for $169 for a Geoffrey Beene microfiber tux. DH might go for that.

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[L2J]

Call me stupid but what is microfiber? I have issues with the polyester LOL.

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[imatarb]

It's some sort of wool blend that is very lightweight and comfortable...

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[L2J]

Thank you. Had me worried there!! I saw one that said "machine washable" and about fell out of my chair laughing. Reminded me of the Home Improvement episode where Tim had his "suit in a bag" LOL.

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[CCLNCLRCICRUISER]

Lots of CC'ers from the fashion board speak highly of tuxxman on ebay. Here is the link.

http://stores.ebay.com/THETUXXMAN


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[countercast]

Wow - the Tuxxman sure has some super deals! Wish I had known before booking my son's grad outfit. Still, I shall definitely be seeing what else I can pick-up for the cruise. Thanks!

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[oceantravel]

We have always rented from the ship and my guys love it. They rent so that they do not have to drag a bunch of formal wear along. They got shoes, complete tux and two shirts for $85. Great deal if you don't want to haul everything with you.

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[crashnburn]

do they offer big and tall sizes? beats buying a new suit.

[StefanieMS]

Try this on ebay for a new wool tux.http://stores.ebay.com/Uniformalwearhouse_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQdptZ8QQsclZal lQQsotimedisplayZ2QQtZkm

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[serene56]

my honey got his tux from e-bay- I think he paid 75 bucks for it. Came with 2 shirts, lots of cumberbunds and ties. He used it twice so far and we are booked for 2 more cruises so he got his monies worth so far. He rents his shoes on the cruise lines for 10 bucks though. Orders them online and they are waiting in the cabin when we arrive.

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