Men's Suit Hire

Here we'll try to inform and inspire any man with a formal event to attend. Be it a grand ball, a day at the races or a wedding our website is a comprehensive guide that will help you rise to the social occasion.

There is plenty of help for every groom, best man, father of the bride and usher from wise words and handy sartorial tips to the essential points of etiquette and stylish fashion.

  Flat £15 delivery and collection nationally, or collection from our Derby shop
   Garments arrive around 5 days before your event
   Rush service within 24 hours if required
   Group and wedding discounts

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Also commonly called Morning Wear.

We are able to offer you the opportunity to express yourself in a highly individual way, no longer restricted by rules and regulations.

With our vast range, you can pick and choose to meet your needs.

TAILCOATS
Tails Suit - £48.00* - 3 Piece Suit Suit - Jackets in Navy, Grey, Black or Green. Stripe trousers to match and any waistcoat in the standard range

FROCKCOATS
Plain Frockcoat Suit -£45.00* - 3 Piece Suit - Jackets in Navy, Green and Black. Stripe trousers to match and any waistcoat in the standard range

PRINCE EDWARDS
Prince Edward Suit
Black or Navy - £53.00* - 3 Piece Suit - Black or Navy Jacket with stripe or plain trousers to match and any waistcoat in the standard range
Grey Mohair - £75.00* - 3 Piece Suit - Matching Dark Grey Jacket and trousers and any waistcoat in the standard range
Silver Grey - £75.00* - 3 piece Suit - Matching Light Grey Jacket and trousers and any waistcoat in the standard range
Beige - £75.00* - 3 piece Suit - Matching Beige Jacket and trousers and any waistcoat in the standard range
Chocolate Brown - £75.00* - 3 piece Suit - Matching Brown Jacket and trousers and any waistcoat in the standard range
Blue Velvet - £89.00* - 3 Piece Suit - Dark blue velvet jacket, blue stripe or navy plain trousers and any waistcoat in the standard range
Cream - £105.00* - 3 Piece Suit - Matching Cream Jacket and trousers and any waistcoat in the standard range

NOUVEAU
Nouveau Jacket Suit - £75.00* - 3 Piece Suit - Jackets in Black, Gold or Cream. Stripe trousers and any waistcoat in the standard range

OTHERS
Lounge Suit - £35.00* - 2 piece Suit - Matching Jacket & trousers in Navy, Grey or Black
Dinner Suit - £38.00* - 2 piece Suit - Matching Jacket & trousers in Black
Short Jacket Suit - £43.00* - 3 Piece Suit - Jackets in Navy, Grey, Black. Stripe trousers to match and any waistcoat in the standard range


* ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE INSURANCE OF £5.00 EXTRA PER SUIT

All 3 piece suit prices quoted above include any STANDARD waistcoat in the hire range

HIGHLAND WEAR PACKAGES AVAILABLE TO HIRE FROM £70.00*

PLEASE ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL PACKAGES AND GROUP DISCOUNTS

ACCESSORIES
Shirt - £9.00 (White standard or wing collared, plain or dress)
Cravat - £ 5.00 (Plain or patterned)
Nehru Collared Shirt - £10.00
Ruche - £ 6.00
Silk Ruche - £10.00
Top Hat and matching gloves - £20.00 - In Navy, Grey or Green
Euro Tie - £ 6.00
Handkerchief - £3.00
Silk Handkerchief - £5.00
Bow Tie - £ 4.00 (Plain or patterned)
Cufflinks - £3.00
Tie - £6.00
Silk Tie - £10.00
Black Leather or Patent Dress Shoes - £12.00
Cane - £15.00

WAISTCOATS
STANDARD RANGE. Choice of 30.
PREMIER RANGE. Choice of 16. Add £5.00 to 3-piece suit prices shown above.
PREMIER SILK RANGE.Choice of Gold or Ivory Silk. Add £10.00 to the 3-piece suit prices shown above.

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Groom and male party members attire

The bride will look stunning on the day so it is important that the groom look his best. The groom should choose an outfit that compliments what the bride will be wearing and one that he is comfortable wearing.

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Choosing the Grooms Wedding Suit

Remember its important that you look your best as the bride will have done everything in her power to have done so.

Whatever you choose to wear you need to be comfortable.

Go to several shops and try on the outfits.

If your hiring an outfit check that it is available in stock.

Before you hire the outfit make sure you read carefully the terms and conditions of the hire agreement before you sign on the dotted line and take out an outfit.

If the shop offers accidental damage cover on all wedding attire then take it, otherwise you will only regret it if anything should happen to the outfit on the day.

Traditional attire
Grooms traditionally have two main options the morning suit or the lounge suit.

The Morning Suit
A three-piece suit including a black tailcoat, with a grey or contrasting waistcoat and pinstriped trousers. The suit is worn with a white wing collar shirt and cravat, but for those of you who might want something a little more modest you can always opt for a plain white shirt and tie.

A top hat and gloves complete the outfit, but these can be optional as the top hat is carried throughout most of the day and is only worn for photographs, and the gloves are also carried rather than worn. This outfit tends to be worn for more formal weddings.

The Lounge Suit
This three-piece suit allows the groom more freedom to contrast with the brides dress through their chosen waistcoat. Lounge suits are worn for more informal weddings.

Nice touch
Grooms might want to wear a waistcoat matching the fabric of the brides wedding dress. The look can best be achieved wearing a lounge suit.

Other male party members
Traditionally all male party members would dress alike but with forever changing trends only close members of the grooms family, the best man and the ushers now seem to wear matching suits.

Budget
You are always going to work to a budget, it could be big, it could be small, but you will have a budget.

Big budget.
If money is not an object then why buy yourself the morning or lounge suit.

Limited budget
Alternatively, the more popular option is to hire your outfit. Look out for special offers available such is hire four outfits and the groom gets his outfit free.

Products
With the modern bridegroom becoming more style conscious, FormalHire-Online is increasingly the choice for both classic suits and designer menswear. With suit hire and purchase, we offer you a great variety of choice with a great range of suits and accessories. Along with our growing selection of waistcoats, we have one of the largest and versatile collections in the country.

From traditional formal wear to the contemporary designer range, the wide selection
allows men to create any look from classic chic to individual or high fashion.

Suit hire
As well as the selection being showcased throughout these pages, we have created a straightforward, at-a-glance suit hire section here to give you a concise view of suit hire, the standard accessories that are available, the in-store booking details and the conditions of hire that accompany them.

Waistcoats
We boast one of the widest and most versatile selection of silk waistcoats in the country. Many can be viewed here with an ever expanding selection both online and instore. There is also a full and diverse range of accessories to complement.

Shirts, Ties and Cravats
See our new Shirt Style Guide for a quick collar education. These are available in 100's of colours of dupion silk, italian silk and cotton to purchase along with plain ivory and white in the hire range. Matching ties and cravats to all colours are available.

Morning Wear
Morning Wear is usually worn at church weddings, investitures and at other formal events. It is often worn at memorial services and funerals. Tails should be worn with top hats and gloves with a grey waistcoat. However for the more modern look, tails can be worn with a colourful waistcoat and matching trousers, top hats and gloves optional.

Guide to Formal Dressing

Grooms Wear
Today's more relaxed attitudes mean the modern groom can make a bold statement with his wedding suits. Velvet, Brocades and coloured silks can all help today's groom make that individual impression. It is also quite acceptable for the groom to wear a different length of jacket with the rest of the wedding party in shorter jackets or tails.

Evening Wear
Worn at all formal events when the invitation specifies "black tie". The classic look is a single or double-breasted jacket with satin/silk facing lapels, satin buttons. The trousers should have a satin stripe on the outside legs. Your suit should be worn with a white wing or plain collar shirt in marcella or pleated front with black studs.

With this said some black tie events can be less formal, fancy waistcoat, cummerbunds and colourful bow ties can be worn to dances, evening weddings or formal parties.
Highland Dress
Suitable for any day or evening event, however most Scots would consider highland dress to be quite inappropriate for anyone without Scottish blood and even then rarely to be worn outside of Scotland.

Accessories

Shirts
Wedding shirts can be in white or ivory, plain collar, wing collar or the new swept wing collar. They should be double-cuff to be worn with cuff links. Formal shirts should be white with a fly front or studs in plain or wing collar.

Ties
For weddings you have a choice of ties, from the traditional cravat to the day tie and the newer madison also the self tie cravat. For formal wear the black silk bow-tie is the favourite but you can also wear patterned or coloured bows.

Jewellery
Cuff links are very important for double cuff shirts and can be bought in a variety of colours and styles. Tie-pins are also popular they can be worn with ties or cravats. Other than these the only other jewellery acceptable would be a watch and signet/wedding ring.

Shoes
Black, well-polished leather lace-ups are suitable for daytime formal wear. Black patent shoes and pumps are appropriate with black or white tie. Brown shoes, trainers or suede are strictly for casual wear. Black socks should only be worn with formal wear.