Frequent Questions

Q: How far in advance should I register my wedding?

A: In most instances you should register your wedding as soon as possible. There are peak times during the year that you should book earlier than others. To allow your guys plenty of time to get measured, try to register at least 2 months in advance.

Q: Is it ever too late to register my wedding or rent a tuxedo?

A: At Top Hat, since we carry our entire inventory on the premises, it is never too late to register your party or rent a tuxedo

Q: Should the groom wear something different from the rest of the party?

A: The groom will usually wear a white or ivory vest and tie to match the bride’s dress. Traditionally, there are different looks for the other members of the wedding party as well: the groomsmen, fathers, and ring bearer will each look slightly different

Q: My wedding party has some very large individuals and a small ring bearer. Can you fit them?

A: Top Hat carries tuxedos from a boy’s 3 to a men’s 68 long and can accommodate even larger sizes if necessary. So, you can relax, we’ve got your men covered.

Q: How do I handle the guys in my wedding that are coming from out of town?

A: Have your guys go into any formalwear shop near where they live and ask for a complimentary fitting for an out of town wedding. Forward the information to Top Hat by mail, phone, fax or through our “send us your sizes” link on our website. The tuxedos will be ready for them on the day of pickup.

Q: Are designer tuxedos really different? Aren’t all tuxedos the same?

A: Each manufacturer has certain patterns and fit requirements that make them fit and look the way they do. However, more important is the way each tuxedo will look on you. All of the tuxedos we carry at Top Hat are of superior quality and you get the added benefit of seeing how the tuxedo fits you in particular.

Q: Why should I choose Top Hat Formalwear?

A: Top Hat offers you a huge selection of the latest formalwear right in our store, not in a warehouse hundreds of miles away. Unlike other stores, at Top Hat you can try on different tuxedos to see which one you like and which one fits you the best. With over 55 years in the Lehigh Valley by the same family, our knowledgeable staff and personalized service keeps Top Hat as the area’s leader in men’s formalwear.