[PocketTriangle]

I found a Kiton tux at a resale shop that I can pick up for $800. The crazy thing is that it has functional buttons, but the damn thing fits me perfectly, as is. It is 100% cashmere, and in great shape. I have a tux now that doesn't see a lot of duty, but this seems like a deal that might be too good to pass up. Worth the money?

Functional buttons? You mean, like functional cuff buttons? I usually consider it standard that one can button one's jacket buttons on a tuxedo.

Anyway take into consideration the style the lapel. Personally, I would never pay for a notch lapel tuxedo. But I wouldn't mind having both a peaked and a shawl lapel tuxedo for different types of events. Also the colour. It might be nice to have both a black and a white tuxedo, depending on the weather where you live. But I can't really see the point in having two identical balck tuxedos.

Then again, if the Kiton tuxedo is really, really high quality, you could consider buying it as an "upgrade" and selling your old tuxedo.

 

[PocketTriangle]

It has peak lapels, one button, and the pants are also cashmere. The sleeve buttons are functional as it was originally bespoke/MTM for a local athlete. The part that gets me is that it actually fit me perfectly as is, since I usually have to have fairly extensive alterations done when I buy off the rack. It does have very fine stripes, but only because the fabric is slightly textured. The tux that I have now was a pretty cheap jobber that I bought for a black tie wedding instead of renting one. It has never really fit me to my liking, even after tailoring, so I never really feel completely comfortable in it. Even though most people have no idea, I still feel a bit uneasy in a cheap suit.

Sounds like you should buy it then. $800 is a small price to pay for a perfect fit, and the confidence and ease that go with it.