Paul Morrell Formalwear regularly tracks the rental data for all of the tuxedo styles we offer and determines which ten coats were the most rented for the previous month. Today we’re taking a look at which ten tuxedo styles were rented the most throughout the entire year of 2014!
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While some styles may have seasonal popularity, the styles listed below represent the most rented styles all year round. This long-term trended data helps us (and you) determine which styles are fleeting trends and which are mainstays in the current formal climate.
2014 was an exciting year for men’s rental formal wear. The building trend towards dressing more formally continued throughout the year, and several other formal trends began emerging as well!
Grey tuxedos and suits remained the most consistently strong renters throughout the year due to their universal appeal and versatility. But we also saw more variety than we’ve seen in recent years. Sharing the annual top 10 list with 7 styles of grey tuxedos and suits are a black, tan, and slate blue tuxedo as well! This indicates formal variety, which happens when people begin to embrace and celebrate formal wear!
#10: Slate Blue ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men – C1003
Slate Blue ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men
The Slate Blue ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men is an innovative and versatile style in this incredible line of wedding tuxedos! While wonderful for a wide variety of formal and semi-formal events, the Slate Blue ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo caters most directly to daytime garden and destination weddings. The tuxedo actually contains no satin. The lapels are self material with self trim. Other features include a two button front and side vents. This style is perfect when you need to look positively dapper, without looking overly formal. This style is an elegant crowd-pleaser!
Review of the Allure Men Tuxedo Line
#9: Heather Grey ‘Savoy’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves – C965
Heather Grey ‘Savoy’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves
The Heather Grey ‘Savoy’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves is an eye-catching formal crowd-pleaser. Featuring a 2 button single breasted front, self notch lapel and top collar with satin trim, self flap pockets with satin trim, and fashioned from an incredible grey Super 100’s wool, this modern fit tuxedo will help you look your very best for any any prom, wedding, destination wedding, or other formal event you plan on gracing.
Elegant, classy, streamlined, attention-grabbing: the Grey ‘Legend’ Tuxedo by Calvin Klein is a strong year round renter, sure to have you looking amazing.
#8: Heather Grey ‘Twilight’ Suit by Jean Yves – C988
Heather Grey ‘Twilight’ Suit by Jean Yves
The Heather Grey ‘Twilight’ Ceremonia Suit by Jean Yves makes a wonderful addition to our selection of grey mens formal wear. Much like the Heather Grey ‘Twilight’ Tuxedo, the Heather Grey ‘Twilight’ Ceremonia Suit is made with an updated slimmer fit. This suit features a self lapel and top collar, a two-button single breasted front, and is fashioned from fine Super 100′s material, making it lighter and more comfortable, perfect for beachside or destination weddings! Both the tuxedo and suit will have a matching three button vest and self material bow tie.
#7: Steel Grey ‘Twilight’ Suit by Jean Yves – C986
Steel Grey ‘Twilight’ Suit by Jean Yves
For the times you want to look incredible, but the occasion doesn’t warrant a tuxedo, several of our tuxedos also have suit counterparts. And arguably none of those suits are nicer or more versatile that the Steel Grey ‘Twilight’ Suit from Jean Yves.
A popular choice for daytime weddings is to wear a grey tuxedo or suit, and save the black formal wear for events that take place after 6:00 pm. When a garden wedding or destination wedding is dressed down to semi-formal, there’s no better option than to go with this attractive and streamlined grey suit.
Because of this incredibly versatile color and construction, this style is a strong renter all year round. As an added bonus, tuxedos are generally reserved for very special occasions, but a suit can be worn anywhere, creating a high demand in other demographics in every season.
#6: Black ‘Essential’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves – C1006
Black ‘Essential’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves
The Black ‘Modern Essential’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves is an updated incarnation of the basic tuxedo, perfect for any formal occasion. Featuring a two button, single-breasted front, satin notch lapels, satin besom pockets, and fashioned from tropical worsted wool in a modern cut for a trimmer and updated silhouette, this tuxedo is versatile and classic enough for virtually any formal occasion. Sometimes the best formal wear is all about going back to the basics, and doing them well.
#5: Heather Grey ‘Twilight’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves – C987
Heather Grey ‘Twilight’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves
The Jean Yves Heather Grey ‘Twilight’ Tuxedo is a formidable addition to our large selection of grey tuxedos and suits. This tuxedo features a modern cut, satin notch lapels with self trim, and is made of fine Super 100’s wool, making it lighter and more comfortable, which makes it the perfect tuxedo for beach-side and destination weddings!
#4: Steel Grey ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men – C995
Steel Grey ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men
The Steel Grey ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men was expertly and aptly created in response to the growing demand for quality grey tuxedos. The notch lapels on the coat are self material with a thin satin indented trim around the edges. Other features include a single-breasted, two button front, satin besom pockets and side vents. This fashionable and elegant crowd pleaser is perfect for your wedding, prom, or other formal function that calls for a modern take on style and class!”
Review of the Allure Men Tuxedo Line
#3: Tan ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men – C994
Tan ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men
The Tan ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men is a powerful and popular style in this incredible line of wedding tuxedos! While wonderful for a wide variety of formal and semi-formal events, the Tan ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo caters most directly to daytime garden and destination weddings. The tuxedo actually contains no satin. The lapels are self material with self trim. Other features include a two button front and side vents. This style is perfect when you need to look positively dapper, without looking overly formal. This style is an elegant crowd-pleaser!
Review of the Allure Men Tuxedo Line
#2: Steel Grey ‘Twilight’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves – C979
Steel Grey ‘Twilight’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves
The Steel Grey ‘Twilight’ Tuxedo by Jean Yves has done nothing but ‘wow’ us with the consistent demand and attention it has garnished.
Featuring a 2-button front and a satin notch lapel and top collar with self trim, this darker grey tuxedo has been a big part of why grey tuxedos and suits have done so well this last year.
Consistent with the other grey tuxedos and suits we offer, the Steel Grey ‘Twilight’ Tuxedo stays in demand all year round, but especially during prom season, wedding season, and daytime formal events.
#1: Heather Grey ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men – C997
Heather Grey ‘Bartlett’ Tuxedo by Allure Men
And the #1 most rented tuxedo of 2014 is the extremely versatile and effortlessly suave Heather Grey ‘Bartlett Tuxedo by Allure Men!
While many styles do very well during prom season, or wedding season, or the holiday party season, this tuxedo has continued to do well all year round for every formal season, and stays a popular rental option for daytime formal events even out of season. Because of it’s superior construction, fit, styling, and versatility, it’s no wonder that it’s so popular!
This tuxedo was expertly and aptly created in response to the growing demand for quality grey tuxedos. The notch lapels on the coat are self material with a thin satin indented trim around the edges. Other features include a single-breasted, two button front, satin besom pockets and side vents. This fashionable and elegant crowd pleaser is perfect for your wedding, prom, or other formal function that calls for a modern take on style and class!
Review of the Allure Men Tuxedo Line
Stay posted for more monthly Top 10 news from Paul Morrell. For a formal vendor, knowing what’s being sought after gives you a competitive edge in your local market. For a customer looking for just the right outfit, this gives you access to the most up to date style information available, so you can make the best decision for your important day! You can also look at past month’s Top 10 listing to find out which styles come and go, and which styles are mainstays in formal style.
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