Corbin Tuxedo

What Corbin Tuxedos Have to Offer

Fit, fit, fit. It's all in the trousers, actually, which is where Corbin started out (tuxes came later). Corbin menswear is known all around because of its exquisite, comfortable-but-not-baggy fit. You get the quality that is the epitome of a successful brand for over sixty years.

Corbin tuxedos are generally traditional black, so if you're looking for tan, white, or another color or style, you may want to expand your search.

Available Styles

Corbin tuxedos are available in a few different styles. Here are a few examples:

Notch Platinum Edition This single-breasted, non-vented coat has a one-button-notch, satin lapels, and flap pockets. The coat's not vented, but the sleeves are (and they have four buttons). The pants come pleated or non-pleated and have a stripe down the outer side of each leg. Need suspenders? No problem. Suspender buttons are inside, too. The pants are also lined to the knee.

Shawl Platinum Edition This is a one-button shawl coat, as the name suggests. You'll find satin lapels, flap pockets, a center vent, and four buttons. For trousers, you have your pick between pleated and non-pleated versions. Either one you choose will have the traditional satin stripe down the outside of each leg. These also include suspender buttons and lining to the knee.

Dressed for Success: Corbin History

Corbin hasn't always been a big name in tuxedos or suits. They first started out as a "trousers only" company in 1947 under Nathanial Corbin. Since then, the designs have extended into blazers, tuxedos, and dinner jackets. The trousers, though, are still what they're known for, thanks to an excellent fit.

Corbin's trouser fit is famous because there's not a lot of extra material in the front to give them a baggy appearance, but there's enough in the seat area to offer freedom of movement, comfort, and enough room to comfortably keep your wallet. The secret behind this traditional fit, according to Polished Threads is a lower rise in the front.

You can find Corbin tuxedos in the finest of menswear stores.

Where to Buy or Rent

• Buy4LessTuxedo offers great deals on Corbin tuxedos. You can find styles that should run about $799, for a mere $399.
• Dann-Online allows you to take Corbin tuxedos and customize them to fit your needs. Once you place your order for a customized tuxedo, someone from the site will call you to confirm the details before they get started. This is a necessary precaution because there are no returns. You may also order items that have not been customized. Check their return policy for those.
• SuitYourself.com has quite the selection of Corbin products, including tuxes. You'll find them listed as formalwear separates. They have the Notch and Shawl designs as listed above, both available with pleated or non-pleated trousers. Coats run between $350 and $400, and expect to pay about $167 for the trousers.

Rent or Buy?

First, ask yourself how many times in your life you'll be wearing a tuxedo. If it's often, you may want to just buy a classic tuxedo and keep it in your closet to avoid the hassle of fittings, picking up the tux, returning the tux, and so on.

Corbin tuxedos have a reputation in the menswear world that makes them a prime choice if you are considering purchasing your formalwear as opposed to renting it. They're classic designs with excellent fits, which is what we're all looking for in black-tie attire.

If you're not going to be wearing a tuxedo very often, you might want to skip spending the $500-$600 in favor of renting the handful of times you'll need to dress up.

A Recap

Corbin tuxedos have quality, experience, classic style, and above all, a comfortable fit. When you're shopping for a tuxedo, try one on and see how it makes you feel. You might never find yourself pulling on another pair of tuxedo trousers again.