My old tux was just not fitting right anymore and I have an event coming up I need a tux for, so I went in to see John. He checked out my tux and how it fit me and suggested keeping the jacket and getting new pants and a shirt, which I did (and was cheaper than a whole new tux). John had me try on multiple sizes of pants and shirt to get the best fit, and told me about the different options. The new pants and shirt fit way better than the old ones and the price was reasonable. My tux looks so much better now!John is a friendly guy and the service was excellent. I would definitely go back here if I have further tux needs! read more

I just got married this past weekend in Waltham. During the wedding planning process, I researched various online suit rental places such as Menguin and the Black Tux at Nordstrom. I was unimpressed by the service I received by them and the way they calculated measurements (Those services don't actually take measurements and you have input the information yourself). I also had bad experiences with Men's Warehouse in the past with other weddings that I have attended as a groomsmen. I realized that there was a local option in Waltham for me to check out. The staff at Formalwear Ltd were very friendly and knowledgeable. I visited the store multiple times as I collaborated with them and my fiance to select the perfect tux combination for my wedding. I picked up my tux a couple of days before the wedding and the size for some of the parts of it were off, but it was no problem at all as they overnighted the correct sizes. Everything fit perfectly for my wedding. If you need to rent a suit or tux for a local event, I highly recommend them! read more

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Kind and honest owner operators of this local business make it special. My rental didn't go perfectly (jacket size issue), but they went above and beyond to make it right, and were nothing but accommodating and generous along the way. Don't hesitate to rent your suit or tux here. Their hours are limited and pretty inconvenient if you work during the day, but if you call ahead and plan accordingly it's workable. read more

I really liked the idea of supporting a local business. The owner was very efficient in taking measurements. The only thing that bothered me was that we had an appointment and when we got there, there were about 7-8 boys being measured ahead of us, so we ended up waiting another 25-30 minutes. They have a decent selection of tuxes, but not a huge color selection. We had a hard time matching the color of the date's dress. It was also really tough to find a time to go because of the store's limited hours. read more

This spot is unbelievably great. Forget those chain stores and those places who have a few tuxes with bridal gowns, you have to come here. I have to say that I was a little nervous. I was attending a wedding at the Plaza Hotel in New York and figured that I would need to go to one of those fancy shops in a wealthy suburb. Instead, this store is in an older building near the train station in Waltham. I must have driven past this location dozens of times and never noticed it was here. But, Yelpers recommended it. Therefore, here I am. I came in on a Thursday night and was immediately met by Jim. He is clearly a professional. I told him a bit about the event. He understood and immediately showed me the exact tux I would need (and he was right). I asked about others and he told me why he did not recommend them. Since all tuxes are the same price, he did not steer me to any particular one. He worked on the fit, provided everything needed, and had it ready just before the event. The flat rate of $199 included everything -- including shoes! I would absolutely use them again and would urge you to come here. read more

Jim, and his son John are extremely professional in all aspects of the business, I can't say enough positive about them!

First Attempt: Arrived at 315pm on a Saturday and store was already closed. Per website and door, store closes at 4pm. Second Attempt: Store was open with a group of 30 being fitted. Employee made zero effort in 30min to give an estimate of how long it would take to be seen. Model suits were all filthy with dirt. Easy pass... read more

I needed a tux for a black tie wedding and I only had a week to get it. I went in to the Men's Wearhouse on Boylston. They had a snake oil salesman that barely took a second to listen to what I wanted before he started trying to sell me on buying a crappy tux. While he went into the back to pull something, I walked out. I went out of my way to Waltham and it was well worth the trip. I got personal attention at Formalwear Ltd and they really worked with me on what I wanted. The quality of the tuxedo was outstanding, and came with everything I needed (shoes, cufflinks, studs, ties, vest, etc.). I've had to rent a tux as part of a wedding before, and it has always felt like the measurements were just to give them a ballpark so that they could pull the closest thing off the rack. Not here. The tux fit me perfectly in every way. I was really pleased and the service could not have been better or more helpful. Thanks! read more

We had an emergency dilemma last weekend for a wedding. We did not take seriously the "black tie" request. The day before the wedding we were told it was strictly black tie. My partner called me in a frenzy. I needed to find two tuxes for the following day and I was frantic. Googled and found in Waltham, Formalwear LTD. I phoned and explained my situation. Jim, the owner, advised me not to worry, he has a great stock and the suits will be ready when we needed them, he could take the sizes over the phone or we could come in to be fitted. We chose to visit and get measured. Sure enough, in this very nicely designed place, we were measured, suited, and looked handsome I might add. Thank you Jim...we had a great time and your suits were a hit. Mike Long Island New York read more

Possibly for the first time ever, Yelp misguided me. TLDR: This place is fine for high school prom tux rentals, but I wouldn't suggest it for adults. For context, I was going to a black-tie wedding at a yacht club in Greenwich, CT. Admittedly not my scene so I wanted somewhere I could trust to get quality guidance, service, and product. This was the only place I could find with 5-stars on Yelp located outside of Boston proper (we're coming from I-95 area). I figured I'd give it a try. There were a bunch of warning signs but based on Yelp's glowing reviewed I figured I'd power through it and that there must be a reason why it's earned the coveted 5-star rating. Here are a few highlights of my experience; I visited three times; ordering, pickup, and drop-off. Ordering; 1) It's a dingy, outdated property. It looks like it hasn't been cleaned or updated in decades. 2) When I first showed up, it was being staffed by a single, young woman - likely still a student. She was dressed extremely casually, spent a lot of time on her phone, and not very confident in her recommendations when I asked for suggestions. Pick-up: 3) I picked up the tux on a Friday afternoon. When I arrived, there was nobody in the store. I waited several minutes before yelling, "hello?", waited a few more before looking in the back and yelling again, and finally waited a few minutes more before calling their phone number, at which point I was told, "I'm here - be right there!". 4) I picked up with the intention of allocating a couple hours for fitting and any tailoring. When I was handed the tux I was told I was, "all set". I was puzzled and asked if he at least had somewhere where I could try it on. He sent me to the dressing room, I tried on the jacket and came out for an opinion. 5) ...he disappeared again! For the next 10 minutes I was left standing in the store, all by myself, trying to figure out what the hell was going on. I didn't wait as long and called him to discover he had run next door to grab himself a Snapple Iced Tea. ...seriously? The jacket was very slim fitting so I asked if he had another one I could compare. The next size up turned out to look like a kimono on me so I was stuck. The tux: 6) Fast forward to getting ready for the wedding, I discover the tail of the jacket is ripping and effectively tapped together. With my wife checking as I make adjustments, I trim up all the frayed thread hanging down. Good for a laugh but utterly ridiculous. Drop-Off There's a drop box cut out of a door halfway down the alley. Just shove it in and get the hell out of dodge. Pros -Pricing was $175 -They were very nice Takeaway, if you're in high school looking for a prom tux, this place is great. They're friendly people and you'll get a good price and flexible drop off. If you're an adult looking for a proper tux, keep searching. read more

Jim helped me at a time of desperation. I had my bags not make it to town for an important interview the next morning and I needed a suit quick. While his selection of Tuxes were not perfect for my needs that day, he opened the shop early and gave me a loaner at no cost in case unless I needed the suit as backup. He is a real genuine good guy and if I land the job, I'll be at his dry cleaner next door for sure, I know this is a real trustworthy business who can assist in a time of need. read more

Working in Watertown at a large school for the blind, we have been coming to Jim at Formalwear LTD for the Prom tuxes for my students for the last 4 years, and we won't go to any one else. The service is above and beyond great, the suits all look amazing and Jim himself is very personable. Jim goes above and beyond, working with us on our tight schedules and being more than flexible with some of our more difficult behaviors. Jim has been great for us when we've large parties and small numbers, still the same great service. Long story short, we (staff and students) get our suits from Jim at Formalwear Limited. I don't regularly do reviews, or really at all. But if a business ever deserved to be recognized it is truly Jim at Formalwear Limited. read more

I do not do reviews but feel I must in this instance. The owner Jim is a consummate professional and an upstanding guy. He went out of his way to come to the home of my father who has mobility issues to perform an expert fitting for a tuxedo to be rented out of town. He did this on an extremely busy holiday weekend when he clearly had much to do. I can't emphasize enough how kind, courteous, knowledgeable and professional Jim is. I highly recommend this business!! read more

Great service! Competitive prices! Jim makes renting formalwear easy, efficient and affordable! Highly recommended, avoid the big guys and check this place out read more

Look no further! This is the best tux place I have ever been to. The owner, Jim takes pride in his work and his number one concern is customer satisfaction. He will work with you down to the last detail to ensure everything fits perfect and is perfect. I used them for my wedding and couldn't be more satisfied. read more

I needed a black bow tie in a hurry. It was Saturday afternoon, the store was about to close when I called, and they stayed open until I got there. I was grateful for that, and I also liked the friendliness. David, watertown read more

Great selection of tuxedos and terrific customer service, John and Jim, were a pleasure to work with and handled a group of 25 with ease and a high level of professionalism. Andy J read more

This is long overdue....but I went with Formalwear Ltd for my wedding 2 1/2 years ago. Coordinating my groomsmen, my father, my father in law and my nephews to all get fitted and have everything come out and look great was a challenge. But Jim was there for me from start to finish. My wife's family are Waltham natives and Jim came highly recommended when I was considering Men's Wearhouse (a pattern I'm seeing amongst other reviewers). Thanks to Formal Wear, everything fit great and really looked great in all of the pictures. Thanks Jim!! read more

My experience with Formalwear Ltd was fantastic! I had heard good things about them from some of the vendors I was working with for my wedding and everything they told me was true. The selection was fantastic! I had sent my guys to pick out their attire for my big day and they came back happy and smiling. They looked GREAT! I was thrilled that everything fit perfectly, that they were happy with the prices, and I had the best day surrounded with my handsome men. Thank you so very very much! GREAT JOB!!!! read more

If you live in Massachusetts and need a tuxedo, you should go to Formalwear Ltd. This is quite simply the best customer service I have ever received, period AND at a fair price. The owner took care of me personally, gave me great advice, and wouldn't stop until I was thrilled. I needed a Tuxedo on EXTREMELY short notice and he literally rushed from home to take care of me, right at the end of the day! I walked out 15 minutes later with the perfect tux. Not only that - he would not stop until I was thrilled. The first one I tried on I didn't like and without me even saying a word he said "I can see this one is not right, let's try one with a more natural shoulder" and started trying to find me something that was great. This place is special - you should go here for anything you need, even if it's a longer drive. You will not regret it. read more

This is the place to go for any tux needs! The owner, Jim, tool personal care to help me after a terrible place in NYC (where I live) royally botched up a tux rental the day before the wedding. I was traveling to Boston and somehow found Formalwear LTD. Boy am I glad I did! Jim helped get the correct tux overnight and met me on Saturday to make sure everything was perfect. Since I was also a pretty small girl renting the tux, the measurements really needed to be exact. The tux arrived and it fit like a glove! i have him to thank solely for still being able to be in the wedding after the NYC disaster. He is a wonderful businessman. Support him, he will have you back the whole way! Thanks Jim!! read more

Jim really saved me on a last minute trip. I needed a suit the next day and he got me right in for sizing and had the suit ready for me to pick up the following morning. I looked fantastic and my presentation went well and Jim helped make it happen. Thanks a ton! read more

Needed a tux at the last minute. This is one of the few places that has an in store inventory. When I called them they took measurement and they had a suit waiting for me. Jim was very personable and attentive to making sure that everything fit well. Service here is top notch. Suit looked great. Easy to get to and on ample on street parking. read more

We were just in a wedding this past weekend and the guys tuxes were amazing! Jim and John were amazing as well and helped us with everything we needed. John was awesome with my young son and fitted him perfectly! I would recommend them every time!! Hands down the nicest people and tuxes!! read more

We were mostly satisfied with Formalwear Limited. They have an adequate selection, though a bit outdated. Service is their highlight; it's friendly, personalized, and attentive. The truth is, I don't think there are any great tux shops in the Boston area. After my family had a bad experience with Russo Tux for my brother's wedding, we were determined to use another tux shop for my wedding, but we found that there really aren't a lot of options out there. We found Men's Wearhouse to be so limited in their color and pattern selections. We just weren't crazy about anything they had. Classic Tux had a huge selection but was pricey, and you can only see their stuff in a catalog as their store has barely anything in stock. Then if you order with them, it comes in just a few days before the wedding, and if you don't like it it's too late to change it. We checked out Keezer's, and it was a disorganized mess of a place with old tuxes, and they cannot guarantee you that your groomsmen will match each other. So we arrived at Formalwear LTD, which seemed to be the best choice, although not perfect. The best part about this store is that it is not a chain and you can work on-one with the owner, Jim, or Michael, the Manager. They give you a lot of personalized service and will go above and beyond to make you happy. We wanted a specific color vest and tie for the groom that he did not have in stock, and he special ordered it for us at no extra charge. It came in shortly after we ordered it and it was perfect. Formalwear has good prices, but Jim was also willing to match a better deal that another store was offering us. On the downside, my husband's suspenders broke while he was getting ready on the wedding day, causing him to run late. Some of the other complaints from the guys were that the shoe selection is small and uncomfortable, and that the tuxes may have been old and falling apart a bit. I wouldn't have noticed if they didn't tell me this, though, as I thought they looked fine and the tuxes all looked nice in the pictures. My husband and I think that the black tuxes that were given to him and the other guys in the wedding party were not the ones we originally chose, but we liked them so we didn't complain. Some of the tuxes didn't fit right, but this was fixed in time for the wedding. The store allows you to pick up your tuxes up to 4 days before the wedding, which I think is earlier than most tux shops, and they also have more flexible drop-off hours. Overall we were very happy with our experience at Formalwear Limited. Jim and Michael made sure that we got what exactly what we wanted. We would recommend it as a great option. read more

My husband needed a tuxedo for an event. Great service & selection. Rather than using a catalog Jim has an excellent selection in stock for trying on. Very flexible & service oriented. Highly recommend!! read more

Stay clear of this place. My son was fitted for a tux for the junior prom, he goes today to pick it up and the jacket is too tight, pants too long, shirt a wrinkled mess. Told they can't do anything if he needs it tomorrow. What was the point of going in to be measured if they still get it wrong and won't do anything to fix it! read more

I was recently married and rented tuxedo's from Jim for our 4 teenage boys. Jim promptly returned my calls, provided excellent exerience for the boys during the fitting. He also was most flexible in catering to our teenagers changing their minds about their preferred tuxedo styles. I was able to pick up the tux's 4 days before our wedding day which allowed us to have all of the boys (in different locations) try everything on. Jim was also able to resolve issues with 2 of the boys shoes (one was too small, the other didn't match the other 3 boys' shoes) promptly without any stress or hassle. Drop off was a week from pickup and as always Jim was personable and showed great interest in the success of our wedding. It is very rare these days to find this kind of service. read more