Tuxedos Tralee — Buy from €229 or Hire from €150
Tralee · Co. Kerry · Dressing Kerry men since 1965
Tuxedos Tralee — Buy from €229 or Hire from €150
Whether it's a black tie ball, a wedding, a gala or a New Year's do, we've been putting Kerry men into dinner jackets since 1965. Come in, try a few on, and walk out with one that actually fits.
The first decision
Buy or hire — which makes sense for you?
Most shops in Kerry will only rent you a tuxedo. We do both, and it's worth knowing the difference before you decide.
Hire from€150
For a genuine one-off
Makes sense for a single black tie invitation you're unlikely to repeat. No deposit, no charge for extra days, and we take care of the cleaning.
Buy from€229
For almost everyone else
Two hires cost more than owning your own, and a dinner jacket doesn't date. The same tuxedo carries you through weddings, balls, the races and every Christmas party for years.
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How much does a tuxedo cost in Tralee?
€269 · Three-piece
Velvet tuxedos — the one people stop and look at
Velvet is what separates a good evening look from a forgettable one, and it photographs beautifully under indoor light. Our velvet three-piece tuxedos are €269 in black, burgundy, deep green, navy and steel grey.
Quieter presence
Patterned and textured dinner jackets
If you want presence without a full velvet suit, a patterned jacket does the same job more quietly. Black from a distance, and then it catches the light and you notice the weave.
Both are correct black tie
Peak lapel or shawl collar?
It comes down to your face and your build, which is easier to judge in a mirror than online.
Peak lapel
Points upward and outward. It broadens the shoulders and adds height, so it suits a slimmer frame.
Shawl collar
One continuous rounded curve with no notch. It's softer, slightly more classic, and sits well on a broader build.
€229 vs €249
Two-piece or three-piece?
The waistcoat is the difference between €229 and €249, and it earns its keep. At a long event you'll take the jacket off at some point — with a waistcoat you still look dressed, without one you look like a man who took his jacket off.
We keep both four-button and five-button waistcoats. The higher the buttoning, the less shirt you show and the more formal it reads.
For the summer ball
Something other than black
Black is the safe answer and always will be. But a white dinner jacket with black lapels is the sharpest thing in the room at a summer ball or a gala — and almost nobody else will be wearing one. We keep a few in store; come in and see one in daylight before you decide.
Nothing left to chase
The whole look, in one visit
A tuxedo on its own isn't an outfit. Everything that goes with it is here too, so you don't spend a week chasing the last piece.
Dress shirts
Not part of the hire, so the shirt is your own — but we stock them. See our formal shirts or the shirt guide for collars and fit.
Bow ties
Black tie means a bow tie, not a long tie. Self-tie if you're confident, ready-tied if you'd rather not learn it the night before.
Shoes
Black leather, polished, nothing else. Shoes aren't part of the hire, but we stock them, so you can sort that here too. See how to choose the right shoes.
49 Ashe Street
Try it on before you commit
This is the part a website can't do for you. Fitting rooms are right here in the shop — take three off the rail, try all three, and see which one your shoulders agree with. No pressure to buy on the day.
Wedding Tuxedo Special
Getting married? Four looks, one price
Covers the groom and his groomsmen: four full looks — shirt, bow tie and shoes included.
€1,399
Worth doing the sum. See our full wedding suits range, or made-to-measure if you want it built to your measurements.
Simple terms
Tuxedo hire in Tralee — from €150
If it genuinely is a one-off, we hire as well — and we keep it simple.
- What's included: jacket, trousers and waistcoat.
- Shirt and shoes aren't included. We stock both — dress shirts and black formal shoes — so you can sort them here while you're in.
- No deposit. You don't leave money with us to walk out the door.
- No charge for extra days. We agree a return date and that's it — keep it the weekend, keep it the week.
- Cleaning is on us. Bring it back as it is.
Come in early enough that there's room to alter the fit rather than settling for close enough. Full details on our suit hire page.
If the invitation says black tie
What does black tie actually mean?
If the invitation says black tie and you're not sure what that commits you to, we wrote it out plainly: when to wear a tuxedo and what black tie means in Ireland.
Dinner jacket, black bow tie, white dress shirt, black leather shoes. An ordinary dark suit is not black tie, however good it is.
Not black tie? A well-cut dark suit does the job — see our men's suits in Tralee.
Worth the drive
Coming from Killarney or Listowel?
We're on Ashe Street in the middle of Tralee, about half an hour from Killarney and twenty-five minutes from Listowel. Worth the drive to try four or five on in one go rather than ordering blind and hoping. If you're travelling from Killarney, here's what to know before you come.
No pressure to buy on the day
Come in and try a few on
Buy from €229 or hire from €150. Fitted in store, by people who have been doing it since 1965.
Ryle Menswear · 49 Ashe Street, Tralee · Dressing Kerry men since 1965
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a tuxedo in Tralee?
Tuxedo hire starts at €150. That includes the jacket, trousers and waistcoat. The shirt and shoes aren't included, but we stock dress shirts and black formal shoes so you can sort both in the same visit.
Do I have to leave a deposit?
No. There's no deposit on tuxedo hire at Ryle Menswear. You pay the hire charge and that's it.
What if I need it for a few extra days?
There's no charge for extra days. We agree a return date when you collect it — keep it for the weekend or keep it for the week, the price doesn't change.
Do I need to have it cleaned before I bring it back?
No. Cleaning is on us. Bring it back as it is.
How much does it cost to buy a tuxedo?
A two-piece tuxedo starts at €229 and a three-piece at €249. Velvet three-piece tuxedos are €269, in black, burgundy, deep green, navy and steel grey. For a wedding party, our Wedding Tuxedo Special is four full looks — shirt, bow tie and shoes included — from €1,399.
Is it better to buy or hire a tuxedo?
If it's a genuine one-off, hire. If you're likely to be at another black tie event, buying works out better — two hires cost more than owning your own, and a dinner jacket doesn't date.
What does black tie actually mean?
A dinner jacket, a black bow tie, a white dress shirt and black leather shoes. An ordinary dark suit is not black tie, however good it is.
Peak lapel or shawl collar — which should I choose?
Both are correct black tie. A peak lapel points upward and outward, which broadens the shoulders and suits a slimmer frame. A shawl collar is one continuous rounded curve, softer and slightly more classic, and sits well on a broader build. Easiest to judge in a mirror — try both.
Can I try tuxedos on in store?
Yes. We're at 49 Ashe Street in the centre of Tralee, with fitting rooms in the shop. Take a few off the rail and try them all — there's no pressure to buy on the day.
Still not sure? Ring (066) 712 1586 or book an appointment and we'll talk it through in store.