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Article: CHECKOUT LANE; Speaking formally; Whether to rent or buy a tuxedo should rest on how often it will be worn
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- The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA
- Article date:
- May 13, 2006
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Smart shopping for you
By BRAD KELLY
The Patriot Ledger
Certain events such as weddings and proms require a tuxedo and,
while there are many styles and labels to choose from, the first
decision is often whether to buy or rent. Some say the cost of buying
a tuxedo is not warranted because the average person wears a tux only
a handful of times. On average, a tux will cost $400 to $600.
"If you buy, a tux is just going to sit in the closet and collect
dust," said Neil Foster, manager of Tuxedo Time in Braintree, which
also has locations in Boston and Pembroke.
But you could easily recoup that investment if you attend at least
four or five formal functions.
Kevin McCormick, owner of ...