Okay, so I’ve been messing around with tuxedo rentals lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I recently had to get a tux for a buddy’s wedding, and naturally, I started looking into the whole online rental thing. I mean, who has time to go to a store these days, right? Anyway, I stumbled upon two big names in this space: Menguin and Generation Tux.

First, I went down the Menguin rabbit hole. They seem to be everywhere! Their website is pretty slick, and they’ve got tons of styles. I mean, seriously, a lot of options. They even offer free rentals before the big event to make sure you get the right fit. That’s pretty cool. I spent hours browsing through their stuff. They have all sorts of modern and snazzy-looking tuxes and suits. You can tell they really try to be on top of the latest trends.
But then I found out something interesting. Generation Tux, which is another big player, actually bought out Menguin back in 2017. They are kinda under the same umbrella now. So, naturally, I had to check out Generation Tux too.
Their process is simple. You basically tell them about the event, answer some questions about your body type—you know, height, weight, the usual stuff. Then, they use some fancy algorithm thing to figure out your perfect fit. I entered all my info, and it spit out a size for me. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical. How can a computer know my size just from that? But I decided to trust the process. I was pretty impressed with the simplicity of it.
Then I started comparing the two. Since they’re owned by the same company, their selection is almost the same. Generation Tux offers suits starting at $149. You can also buy them for $699 if you want to keep them. I just rented them. They have all the classic colors like black, grey, and tan. But they also have a bunch of different shades of blue, like navy, mystic, and postman. The options are pretty solid. It took me a while to decide which suit I wanted.
Here’s the thing. What’s included in the rental is pretty standard. With Generation Tux, you get the jacket, pants, shirt, tie, cufflinks, and a vest or cummerbund. If it’s a suit, you get a jacket, pants, shirt, vest, tie, and even shoes.

Here’s what I ultimately did:
- First, I created an account on both Menguin and Generation Tux.
- I spent a ton of time browsing their selections, comparing styles and colors.
- I used Generation Tux‘s fitting thing by answering their questions about my body type.
- I eventually picked a classic black tuxedo from Generation Tux because it felt more straightforward.
- I placed the order and waited.
The tux arrived a few days before the wedding, giving me plenty of time to try it on. And guess what? It fit pretty darn well! I was genuinely surprised. The quality was decent, too. Not like a super high-end designer tux, but definitely good enough for a rental. I wore it to the wedding, felt like a million bucks, and returned it without any issues.
So, after going through this whole process, I can see why these online rental services are getting popular. It’s convenient, relatively affordable, and you don’t have to commit to buying a tux you might only wear once. Between Menguin and Generation Tux, it’s honestly a tough call. Since they’re basically the same company now, you’re getting a similar experience either way. I guess it really comes down to personal preference and maybe which website you find easier to navigate.
Anyway, that’s my tuxedo rental adventure. Hope this helps someone out there who’s also trying to figure this stuff out!