Weddings Summer 2012 > Grooms

Hugo Boss

A reliable spot for no-nonsense grooms, the Boss store features timeless designs like the three-piece two-button tuxedo ($895) and the one-button tux with a silk-satin shawl collar ($795).

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 $248, pants from $118, and cummerbunds for $75, J.Crew is an obvious choice for budget- and fashion-conscious grooms. Suit options include navy or charcoal pinstripes in a two- or three-button style. (good value)

J.Lindeberg

This Stockholm-based designer is known for the lean, flattering silhouettes of his suit jackets. A slim-fit, dark blue one-button tux jacket and matching pants will set the groom-to-be back about $500. (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 from Kleinfeld’s master team is included with any custom purchase. By appointment only.

Lord Willy's

Lord Willy’s designs signature shirts ($205) and suits made with all-British fabrics (ready-to-wear from $2,700, bespoke from $3,800). Order a made-to-measure suit and they’ll also throw in a custom shirt, tie, and pocket square, 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 discounted ensembles from Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Hilfiger. (good value)

Michael Andrews Bespoke

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

Paul Smith

The eponymous designer has been known to jazz up classic tailored suits with colorful linings (from $1,250). Smith’s striped shirts (from $285) and ties (from $125) are big sellers, and he offers several tuxedo styles, priced from $1,550 to $2,500. Bespoke suiting starts at $4,500.

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 2012 New York Wedding Guide