04/18/08

Classic tuxedos for classy guys.

by Contributor

The Scene
Even the location of the oldest tuxedo shop (it dates back to 1892) in the United States feels exclusive, tucked away as it is on the second floor of an office building. AT Harris sells top-of-the-line traditional designs that reflect a standard of quality that never goes out of fashion.

The Goods
Classic tuxes typically have non-padded shoulders, flat pockets, only one button, and distinctly shaped lapels. That's what you'll find here, in fabrics that are always 100 percent something, with no blends or synthetics. It's a full-service operation with a huge stockroom of sizes and styles, spacious fitting rooms, and cleaners and pressers on site. There's also a full line of bow ties, vests, cufflinks, and cummerbunds in a wide range of colors and patterns.

06/08/04

Very accomidating w/ last minute request

by joshers

I found out on a Friday evening that I needed a tuxedo for that Sunday. How could I find a place on a Saturday that'd be able to rent a tux on short notice?

I called when they opened, and they said it wouldn't be a problem at all. They have a convenient midtown location, professional showroom without it feeling stuck-up, and I was well taken care of. Their prices are what is probably the high end of average, I paid $200 for a standard tux with shoe rental.

My only complaint is although I tried on a pair of rental shoes that fit well, the pair I was actually given were one size too big, which I didn't discover until the day of my event. They worked out ok, but if they had been one size too SMALL or the pants were incorrect, it could have been a fiasco.

• Pros: location, atmosphere, quick