Black Tie Formalwear

We went into Black Tie Formalwear looking for tuxedos based on all the great feedback we have heard and actually came out with gorgeous suits! We were pleased that that had so many options for us to choose from. I had a very hard bridesmaids dress color and we just couldn’t seem to match it so the staff made a recommendation to try a suit and it coordinated so well with the dresses. Our wedding party needed 14 suits and only 3 guys were from Chicago, this made me a little nervous but Black Tie pulled everything off with no issues and even had the suits ready weeks prior to the wedding incase there were any alterations needed. It was the easiest thing we could have ever done! We are still getting compliments on the way the suits looked and best of all their prices were lower and the quality better than the other suit companies we looked at.

We were really happy with the outcome of the tuxes we rented here. The staff were very helpful, flexible, and patient (we changed our minds a few times). We also thought the price was fair. The guys looked pretty darn good too :)

Rented just a vest for myself and a couple kids' vests; no full tuxes, but i did buy a black suit from them as well. Regardless or our small order, the staff was very helpful and made sure we were getting was we wanted. Highly recommended.

Ken was so accommodating to our group. We got married in Las Vegas and we are having a reception at home. They were the best priced by FAR for two rentals and helped us out with everyone needing to return from Vegas at different times. They were awesome!! Definitely would use them again and recommend them to everyone I know!!

My husband and the all of the groomsmen looked great. The staff was so nice to work with.

We got the mens' tuxes from Black Tie Formalwear. They were very professional! They made our experience a lot of fun. Very personable!!

We bought our invitations here as well... They were BEAUTIFUL!!!!

My husband and I had a bad experiences at other tux places. However, we were recommended to try Black Tie Formalwear by a few friends who had great experiences with them. We were so happy we did. They were professional and really respected our time. They gave us the full attention we wanted and needed to find my groom the perfect tux. He looked amazing on the day of the wedding! All the groomsmen and ringbears too!!! The representative was so knowledgable of fabrics, pricing, colors, etc... i felt completely comfortable that the tux we picked would be perfect! They had so many colors, styles, locations and options... we couldn't be happier! They were the best!!!! :)

black tie formal wear was awesome for our groomens the helped so much and was so understand, our guys wore black on black with a clover green vest and tie it was so elegant. they were so understanding due to the fact that some of our guys forgot to turn in the suit and was a week late and they were not charged which was very nice of them. i was really satisfied with this vendor thank you

All the tuxes looked fantastic! We were very happy with their selection, which seemed to be larger than the bigger stores! The guys looked great!

I could not say enough good words about Black Tie. We used this vendor for our wedding invitations and for the guy’s tux’s. They were so helpful with trying to match up the colors for the groomsmen to match the bridesmaid dresses. They had so many color and options to pick from so we got exactly what he wanted, which was so nice to not be limited. The groom, groomsmen, fathers of the bride and groom looked so nice. They were so flexible and helpful to work with us. The wedding invitations came out perfect. We had one little error with the response cards and it was fixed with no problems and I received the new ones a few days later. They were helpful with the wording of the invitations to make it perfect. It was so nice to work with such nice people.

Black tie in south holland was the best! The level of service was above and beyond the expected level. I have used black tie for many years and they have never let me down. I will always continue to use them and recommend them to every person in the market for this kind of service..... Ask for Ray! He helped make the best selection for myself as well as the wedding party! He even called me on my wedding day to make sure all was well and told me that he would be on his way to the wedding site if i needed a last minute alteration or had some type of unforeseen tuxedo emergency. Best service ever!

We only had 3 local members of our 8-person wedding party, and Black Tie made it so easy for our guys to get in their measurements. We paid for the our groomsmens' wedding attire, and Black Tie was a very reasonable option. The guys looked absolutely handsome (only the bride looked better), and they even mentioned that the shoes were comfortable. We'd highly recommend Black Tie Formalwear.

Black Tie was very easy to work with, competitively priced, and very eager to do whatever they could to make things easy for us. A great experience overall.

They took excellent care of us at the final fitting. We were undecided on the shirt style we wanted under the jacket and they allowed us to take two with us and only charged us for one. They were really flexible with our dates as well.

We rented all the tuxedoes for the groomsmen and the groom from Black Tie formalwear and we were very happy with their services. Since we rented 4 groomsmen tuxes, the groom's tux was free and we had a package where our invitations were 50% off which was a great deal. The people there were very friendly and professional and we were happy with their services.

Another great experience here. When we walked in the door, Bob was super friendly and very helpful to us. There was a basketball game going on and we were offered refreshments (*cough* beer *cough*) which really won us over while we browsed and his personable attitude was very welcoming in addition to their amazing prices. At the bridal expo that I attended, what I liked about their vendors was that they weren't pushy at all and some places were requesting a deposit to be put down that day to hold a discount. Black Tie wasn't like that at all. When we asked Bob about that - he said that this is a family run business. He was very helpful and even had my fiance try on some tuxes so he could get a better feel of what he'd like and want.

Not only were the prices really affordable, but after every four tuxes rented, we got one free which was a real steal. We were discussing between ourselves if we wanted to give away free tuxes or just lower everyone else's prices to make it more fair.

Also, I was looking to make accesories for the bridesmaids to match with the groomsmen's vests and Bob went ahead and loaned me a bow tie so I could use that as a sample when looking for fabric and color.

On top of that, if you place a rental order of four or more tuxes, you get a deal on their stationary - 50% off of their invitations, reception, response, and informal thank you's. You really cannot top that - such a great deal! We also go this extra complimentary package for two free airline tickets but the kicker is that you have to stay x amount of nights at particular hotels. Their website is useful for out of town guests that will need to rent a tux - they have a spot where you can submit your measurements online. Great service, products, plus excellent customer service = 5 star rating!

They had the best prices, and the best service for my husbands tuxedo and the tuxedos for the other men in my wedding party! They did a great job, had everything done 3 day's early and everything went on without a hitch! Also, my husband got EVERTHING even the upgraded package for free! They really do mean free when they say the groom get's his tuxedo free. So, go with them their tuxes are amazing and the selections are great. Also, you can send in your measurements from anywhere in the US on their website, so it worked out so well for all of the groomsmen and family from out of town to get their tuxes ordered! LOVE black tie!

I was very pleased with the customer service and the quality of the final product.It has a nice collection of dresses, which have their own unique styles.Its cost is quite reasonable, I think.

The men looked great in their tuxedos! One bow tie was broken, but other than that no issues. You could send your mesurments via internet for out of towns people and that worked out perfectly. We were able to change the colors a month before the event. Great company!

if you are looking for an unpleated fitted tux pant this is your place- extremely modern and flattering. about $100 per rental- discounted kid tuxes

My guys looked great on my wedding day, everyone was friendly and most importanly my husband liked the way his tux fit. They also did my invitations which came out amaZing....

Black Tie in Naperville killed two birds with one stone for us. We rented our tuxes there and bought our wedding invitations which were given to us at 50% off. It was the best deal out there. The invitations came out beautiful in addition to the Thank You cards. Amanada, who helped us the majority of the time was very cooperative and helpful. She went above and beyond the call of duty to meet our needs.

We went to the Black Tie Formalwear in Naperville. They had just opened business there but were still well functioning.

Black Tie Formalwear was pretty much my only choice besides MW Tux, so I don't think I looked at too many. I went into the chicago store with my buddies, liked the tuxes on display, liked the prices, and liked the staff. It was perfect. Even when a few VIPs didn't get the right ties, I called and we had everything we needed in a day. I doubt MW Tux could have done better.

Black Tie Formalwear did a great job with the tux's. The manager was super helpful, and was very quick to help us with any problems or questions. The tux's were all ready and looked great.

They had a great variety of tux's as well, and although they were more costly I feel that they did a great job preparing them for the big day!

Half off on invitations were the best! Because of them we were able to get super nice invitations for half the cost!

Groom got his tux for free when 4 others rented.

We got each of the men's tuxes from Black Tie. They were really a good fit for us. They had a wonderful selection of colors, types and everything to chose from. We also had a ring bearer and 2 teenagers in the wedding party who were difficult to size and their clothing fit great. We also got a free suit for the groom - it was a great suit! Each of the groomsmen got an extra shirt for free as we got married in the hot hot summer. The value was great. We did have some issues trying to get the tuxedos but at the same time - there were a ton of people trying to do the same thing in a little space. We were very pleased. Thank you!

Really good company, got 2 tuxedos for free...
There was a mistake with 2 of tuxes when we went to pick them up, but they fixed it right then and there.

Very happy with the tuxedos and had no problems whatsoever.

Black Tie was where we ordered my husband's and other men's tuxedos. They were very helpful with the fittings, and provided pretty good discounts on invitations. The invitations did come with a few issues - the final proofs did not get our approval before they went to print, and we had some typos. Then, the pocket envelopes didn't come in the correct color-- not once, but twice! When we did finally receive the correct color, we were behind our schedule by a week. Black Tie did apologize for the mistake and worked to correct it. This was likely a distributor error and NOT the fault of Black Tie, but people should be aware to order early to avoid mishaps! Other than that, we would order with them again!

a little pricy and the tuxes were not that nice to be honest, I think we could have found better quality and better prices elsewhere

I can't even begin to describe all the problems we had with this place. I should have known when my husband originally went in to place the order for the tuxes and they wanted to change what we had picked out. Then two days before the wedding when the tuxes were picked up just about every single one of them was wrong and my dad even walked out without a tux at all because absolutely nothing fit him. If you don't want a headache before your wedding definitely don't go with them. (After a phone call from a VERY mad bride everything did turn out okay though.)

We had a terrible experience with the Black Tie Formalwear in Irving Park. First, they lost my husband's measurement and we weren't even notified. Luckily, we called them 2 weeks before the wedding and they said "Oh, we lost your measurements. Can you come in again?". What if we never would have called? Then, when we went to pick up the tuxes, only 1 out of 6 fit. One was so bad that the pants hit mid-calf and the jacket went past his finger tips. To give them some credit, they did at least fix all the suits before the wedding, but the whole situation definately added unnecessary stress.

We went to Black Tie Formalwear in West Dundee to get tuxes for our wedding. Their service was excellent.... at first.

My Mom was paying for the tuxes and she called to confirm that she paid for all of them (I was told two of the suits were not paid for yet). She was told different things by different people at the store.


When my Dad went to pick up this tux the day before the wedding, the jacket, vest, and shirt didn't fit. The guy said whoever measured him, measured him wrong because if the pants fit then the shirt, vest, and jacket should fit as well (he came into this same store to get measured). They said they would have a new jacket, shirt, and vest sent from another location, but it would be around 5:00 pm and they would call him when it came in. My Dad expressed concern that he would miss the rehearsal dinner.


After the rehearsal ceremony (approx. 6:30 pm) my Dad called Black Tie Formalwear and sure enough the items were in, however they never called him to tell him the vest was in. My Dad drove out there and got the rest of his tux and fortunately everything fit. After he left he realized they forgot to give him suspenders. Then he drove to the rehearsal dinner (he missed half of a three hour long dinner). We also noticed our best man's tux was dirty and he had to clean it. It looked like someone split something down the front of it, there were red marks on his white tie, and a white stain on the crotch.


When my Dad returned all of the tuxes after the wedding he told the lady what happened and that he missed half of our rehearsal dinner. She said that they would have driven it out to him. This made my Dad extremely mad because he told the guy this earlier.


After several calls and emails to the store and the manager we finally got the charges for one tux refund. We will never use them again or encourage anyone to use them.


Their slogan is: "Large enough to serve-Strong enough to compete- Small enough to care." It sure does not seem like they care.

Vince and his entire staff are amazing to work with and I recommend Black Tie to all of my clients. They have the latest styles and great pricing.

Black Tie has been around for many years and I really like working with the staff. It's a family owned business so you know you will get their undivided attettion and you wont be lost in the corporate world of suits. They are great people and great products that stands behind the name.

Black Tie has a great selection of Formalware for your wedding party. They always have a selection for the groom to try on (sounds funny but many stores don't do this).

Also they work with great invitation companies, so plan early and receive a savings on your invitations.

We love knowing that our Brides will be well taken care of when they walk upstairs and work with...

As an industry associate and a company I used for my own wedding, Black Tie Formalwear is a company we are proud to endorse. They offer a great selection of tuxedos and shoes and made helpful suggestions as to what style and fit would work best for my fiance. Black Tie Formalwear has worked with us on a professional level in supporting charitable events to give back to the community and has demonstrated that it is a leader in the wedding industry.