Weddings Winter 2013 > Grooms

Hugo Boss

A reliable spot for no-nonsense grooms, Hugo Boss stores feature timeless designs like the three-piece one-button tuxedo ($795) and the one-button tux with a silk-satin shawl collar ($895). Classic suits and accessories also available.

Jack Silver Formalwear

This no-frills rental boutique has it all: shoes ($30), vests ($35), and tuxes (from $175, parties of five-plus from $165). Brands include Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. (good value)

J.Crew Men's Shop

With jackets from $298, pants from $158, and cummerbunds for $75, J.Crew is an obvious choice for budget- and fashion-conscious grooms. Suit options include the Ludlow, available in a variety of fabrics. (good value)

J.Lindeberg

This Stockholm-based designer is known for the lean, flattering silhouettes of his suit jackets. A slim-fit, one-button tux jacket and matching pants will set the groom-to-be back about $1,000. (good value)

John Varvatos

Fashion-forward grooms will love the black suits with two-button jackets (from $1,595) or Varvatos’s tuxedo, a spectacular two-button number with a peaked satin lapel ($1,895). Alterations are included.

Kleinfeld Men

Manhattan’s bridal behemoth also offers menswear, including looks from the Hugo Boss collection (from $800) and the in-house collection ($1,195). Custom tuxes and suits start at $1,500; tailoring is included with any custom purchase. By appointment only.

Lord Willy's

Bold colors abound at this shop, which uses all-British fabrics to make ready-to-wear shirts ($215), custom shirts ($295) and suits (ready-to-wear from $2,800; bespoke from $4,100). Order a made-to-measure suit ($3,200), and they’ll also throw in a custom shirt, tie, and pocket square for free.

Men’s Wearhouse

This mega men’s store is a one-stop shop for the groom and his crew. Tuxedo rentals start at just $60, and guys will find the new Black by Vera Wang collection, as well as discounted ensembles from Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. (good value)

Michael Andrews Bespoke

“Recovering corporate attorney” Andrews offers bespoke suits in three levels of craftsmanship (from $995); picky grooms can select from over 2,000 fabrics. First-time orders take eight to twelve weeks.

Paul Smith

The eponymous designer is known for jazzing up classic tailored suits with colorful linings (from $1,250). He offers several tuxedo styles, priced from $1,550 to $2,500; bespoke suiting starts at $5,000.

Paul Stuart

Tucked among this store’s covetable suits are several tuxedo options (from $1,884). Guys will also find pleated-bib, straight-collar, cutaway, and wing-collar shirts, as well as cummerbunds and vest sets. Cuff links are available in sterling silver (from $150) and vintage gold (from $2,600).

From the Summer 2013 New York Wedding Guide