A complete description
of the Cantiamo men's attire is below. You can purchase it anywhere you
would like as long as it is the same as described. There is a web page
available for you to order your tuxedo tails directly from Uniformal Wear House
at a reasonable price. If you order from this web page, the negotiated
discounts are already applied. It is possible for you to order by phone if you
use our catalog item numbers that start with #CAB- . Please read the
notes carefully before you order. The ordering link is at the bottom of
this email.
The Cantiamo men's attire consists of:
Black tuxedo tails coat with peak lapel and pleated trousers with satin stripe.
White satin backless low cut vest with white boe tie.
Wingtip pleated tux shirt with black studs and cufflinks.
Nice black leather dress shoes (ie. no black tennis shoes or the like)
Wool vs Polyester:
Order the 100% wool. The tropical wool fabric is cooler in summer, warmer in winter and looks nicer overall. The wool tux is discounted and the polyester tux could not be discounted further than it already was. So, even though the wool cost a little more, it is actually a better deal.
You have the option to order a polyester tux that is slightly cheaper, but I recommend that you do not do this unless you are only going to use it once or twice and don't want to spend more money.
Complete package Tuxedo Package vs Ala Carte
If you don't have a tails tuxedo order the complete package #CAB-TAILS2 for $225. It has everything you need except for the shoes.
If you already have a regular tux and you are trying to save a little money, you can order the tails coat, vest & tie ala carte. However, for a little more you can order the complete package and have extra trousers, shirt, studs and cuff links. If you sing in choirs (or go to fancy parties) you will need them anyway.
There is an option to upgrade to an 100% cotton shirt for an additional $15. recommended. for comfort. You also may want to order an extra shirt.
Some tips on sizing
Know your sizes! ie. coat, shirt (neck & sleeve) and waist. The trousers are not hemmed, so you will have to have that done here.
If you don't know your sizes or you haven't been measured for a while, get professional help from a tailor or mens store.
Some men like to order the shirt neck size 1/2 inch larger so they don't choke when they sing.
The shoulder cut of the tails coat is not made for moving around alot. Some men choose to order the coat the next size larger (provided it doesn't look too big) to ensure they can hold their music up comfortably.
The trousers are adjustable. They have a clip on either side of the waist band and can be taken in or let out instantly. They come in 3 inch increments, ie 33-35, 36-38. If your waist size is borderline on the top of the range, consider getting the next size up and getting it taken in if necessary.
Triple check your selected sizes when you order on the web page before you finalize your order !!!
Shoes
If you do not have a pair of nice black leather shoes, there are two inexpensive tux shoes available. In order to get the discounted prices you must order them with your tux. When you try them on, only walk on carpet with them. If they look scuffed, they won't take your return. They aren't the best quality shoes, but they are fine if you don't have any. In reality, a nice pair of leather shoes, cost more than the tuxedo does.
Returns and Shipping
There will be a shipping charge for UPS ground for your order. (But no sales tax!)
When you receive your order, check all items carefully and keep your shipping box in case you need to exchange anything.
Leave all tags on the items until you are sure that you are not going to exchange them.
If you need to
exchange items you will have to pay the round trip shipping. With UPS ground,
the turn around time will be one week each way, plus however long it takes
them to process the return. You will need to call and get a return
authorization first.
If you order by phone, use our catalog numbers only and double check that you
are getting the negotiated price at the time of purchase.
If you choose to order by phone or ask questions, the number is (973) 364-8411. The customer service agent who works with us is named Shannon, but anyone there should be able to help you. Here is the online ordering the link. http://www.uniformalwearhouse.com/apages/cabrillo