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Ascot Chang
7 W. 57th St., nr. Fifth Ave.
212-759-3333
ascotchang.com
Hong Kong import Ascot Chang caters to the mature, conservative man. Though the boutique offers prêt-à-porter (from $2,950), most customers prefer to have their tuxes made to order (from $2,600). The store's best-selling version is a single-breasted, one-button, notched-lapel with black silk-satin facing (ready-made $2,950, custom-made $4,425). Made-to-order tuxedos require four to six weeks.
A.T. Harris Formalwear
11 E. 44th St., nr. Fifth Ave.
212-682-6325
atharris.com
How many stores have fit ten U.S. presidents for tuxedos? This shop uses high-quality wool to make its elegant formalwear, but the prices remain reasonable—the most expensive tux is $1,500, and the least is $450. Baldwin Formals
1156 Sixth Ave., at 45th St.
212-245-8190
nyctuxedos.com
You can rent ($100–$230) or buy ($450–$1200, including the fitting) all manner of formal attire in this welcoming store. You'll find everything from morning suits to tuxedos to tailcoats from designers like Givenchy, Charles Jourdan, Ralph Lauren, and Perry Ellis.
Barneys New York
660 Madison Ave., at 61st St.
212-826-8900
barneys.com
Whether you're into snazzy, skinny designer tuxedos or want a classic
rig, Barneys has what you're after. The store's best-selling tux
is a one-button, single-breasted, notch-lapel by Gucci ($1,970).
Bergdorf Goodman Men's
754 Fifth Ave., nr. 57th St.
212-339-3316
Men come to Bergdorf, home to the largest comprehensive formalwear
selection in the city, for top-quality duds with old-school styling
- and just a whiff of je ne sais quoi. The most popular tux
here is a single-button grosgrain peak by Brioni ($4,700).
Bloomingdale's
1000 Third Ave., at 59th St.
212-705-2000
bloomingdales.com
There are hundreds of suits and sport jackets to browse through
in this store for guys who like to mix and match. For more formal
moments, pick up a tux by Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, or Armani (from
$695).
Brioni
57 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave.
212-376-5777
55 E. 52nd St., nr. Madison Ave.
212-355-1940
Donald Trump's favorite power-suit source makes tuxedo shopping
a breeze: Choose a lapel (peak or shawl) and a cut (double- or single-breasted),
and it will be ready in six to eight weeks ($4,700 and up).
Brooks Brothers
346 Madison Ave., at 44th St.
212-682-8800
666 Fifth Ave., at 53rd St.
212-261-9440
1 Church St., at Liberty Plazav 212-267-2400
brooksbrothers.com
This all-American favorite simplifies decision-making by offering
only two styles of tuxedos: the proper, old-fashioned one it has
been making for eons ($1,198) and a looser, relaxed version that's
popular with the store's younger customers ($698).
Burberry
9 E. 57th St., nr. Fifth Ave.
212-371-5010
131 Spring St., nr. Greene St.
212-925-9300
burberry.com
The fashion crowd is gaga for Burberry Prorsum, a casual but trendy
collection. Grooms looking for more formal attire can pick up one
of the traditional tuxedos (from $895).
Century 21 Department Stores
22 Cortlandt St., nr. Church St.
212-227-9092
c21stores.com
New Yorkers crowd this discount department store to find great looks
that won't break their budget (everything 25 to 75 percent off retail
prices). Look for lines like Hugo Boss and Kenneth Cole for suits,
Joseph Abboud for shirts, and Hickey Freeman for tuxedos. Accessories
available as well.
Photographed by Kenneth Chen.
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