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Men's formal suit hire - the easiest way to sort out the men in your
wedding party!
Also dinner suit hire for
formal occasions, including school proms. Packages can include shirts,
cravats, bow ties, waistcoats, cufflinks, matching handkerchief and even
formal shoes!
Morning coat - frock coat - tuxedo -
Prince Edward - dinner suit - what do they all mean? Explanations are below - but
remember anything goes these days, so you are safe to select what you
best like the look of.
10% off list prices!!
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This page gives a flavour of the
collection and the various styles but for the full range of men's hire visit
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Morning suits
Daytime formal wear
is referred to as a "morning suit." Although it was originally designed
for daytime wear, it now is acceptable for evening weddings as well. The
morning coat gives the men in your party a turn-of-the-century
appearance and is a popular choice. Traditionally it comprises either a
black or grey coat with matching grey and black striped trousers and a
pearl grey or light grey waistcoat.
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Tail Coat
-'Cutaway' or 'stroller'?
A morning
suit with tails
This is a ¾ length
jacket with tails and a “cutaway” front. (This is different to an
evening style tail coat). It originates from the 19th
century. Starting life as a riding jacket, the
cut away
front edges kept the coat out of the way of the rider’s knees whilst the
two buttons at the back enabled him to fasten the tails out of the way
when on horseback.
Frock Coat:
This was first introduced in the early 1800s. It combines tails with
straight front edges – the front and back being of equal length. A frock
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Prince Edward:
This is the modern take on a morning suit – a three quarter length
jacket without tails.
Nehru jacket:
This a frock coat with a mandarin collar. Known as 'Nouveau' in the
Etiquette range.
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Evening wear
A tuxedo
is a general name often used to refer to all men's evening wear. It is
specifically a standard length jacket, single or double breasted with
satin lapels. It is suitable for almost all formal occasions, including
weddings, prom and tux required events.
It is often referred to a 'dinner jacket' or 'DJ'
and can have either a notched lapel or shawl collar.
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Lapel: On a coat, the turned back
material that falls around the front of the coat
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Notch Lapel: On a coat, a notch is cut
out between the collar and the lapel.
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Peak Lapel: On a coat, the top of the
lapel is pointed sharply upward and outward.
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Shawl collar:
A lapel which turns back in one sweep with no notches
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| Waistcoats and
accessories There are 50
waistcoat designs to choose from. You can also hire top hats, gloves,
shirts, shoes, canes, cravates and lots more. For the full range visit
www.i-do.uk.com |
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Available chest 36" -
46" and 30" - 40 waist
Available 30" - 46" chest with black pyjama trouser |
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Menswear Hire
Service - Process
Our Menswear Hire
Service is provided by Etiquette Formal Hire. The information below is
general information regarding the Hiring process, if you have a more
specific query that isn't answered here then please contact us.
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To help you to
choose we like to spend some time with you and your bride-to-be
trying discussing various styles and looking through the various
samples and swatches available
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Once you
have decided which outfit and accessories you require we then make
arrangements for you to have a fitting. We appreciate that for
people with large parties it isn't easy to get everyone in at the
same time. Don’t worry we can work round this.
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Once everyone
has been measured we will then place and confirm your order. If you
need to add more people or change an outfit then we are able to do
this BEFORE your garments are delivered.
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Your outfits
will be delivered to our shop approx. 10 - 12 days before your
function. This will allow us plenty of time to get everyone fitted
and make sure everything fits.
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We appreciate
that some people change size and shape between the first fitting and
the suits arriving (especially children!) so if any item does need
replacing then we will arrange this for you at no extra cost.
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Once you
are happy with our outfits you can then take them away and enjoy
your special occasion. The outfits then need to be returned to us
the next working day after your function.
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Should you
require your outfit for longer than the normal hire period (i.e.
cruise, wedding abroad etc.) system we can provide you with a quote
for your period of hire.
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Each
outfit is also insured leaving you at ease knowing that if anything
is spilt or accidentally get broken then you will be fully covered
(again especially with children!)
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Should you
require your outfit at short notice then we can also arrange for
your outfit to be sent by next day courier However, there is an
extra charge for this
Suits
arrive two weeks before the wedding to allow for fittings. Garments
should be returned within a couple of days, by arrangement. Extended
hire can be arranged at an additional 50% cost per extra week.
If you have any questions then
please don't hesitate to
contact us.
Conveniently situated
in West Yorkshire between Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Ilkley. |