Formalwear Outlet — Local services in Hillsborough

I went there today, and I was VERY IMPRESSED by the service we received from beginning to end. Let me stress that this is an outlet. So when you go in there, there may be some aspects of the environment that may be a little off putting. I read one review about the dressing rooms. I would suggest making a row of cubicles with doors instead of curtains but you know what, there are so many people coming in they try to create as much availability as possible for people to try on their selections. So it was fine with me!

As soon as we came in, which was right at opening time we immediately received assistance and service from beginning to the very end. The staff are so helpful and getting your child’s sizing. I came and purchased a tuxedo for my son with their prom special. The prom special is $99. With tax $106.

It’s sad to read some of the other reviews of others experiences and how they weren’t on par, because we received exceptional service. I will MOST DEFINITELY come back next year. My son is also recommending this place to his friends. Your kids are only going to wear there suit/dress most likely once. You can’t beat the affordability of there prices or selections. And no, no one there makes you feel “cheap” when you say you want to do the prom special. They will let you know if there is an item of clothing that isn’t included with there prom package.

I would also recommend bringing a light jacket, it can get a little cool in there.

From beginning to end it literally took 30 minutes. My son knew what he wanted and the suggestion he received was awesome. The staff doesn’t rush you and they want to make sure you feel great about your selection.

Thank you formalwear outlet! You guys rock!!! This will be my number one recommended place to anyone I now in need of dress attire/prom attire. Thank you for offering affordability!!!! It’s...

This was our first experience here. Overall, it was good. I felt there was a wonderful selection in both styles and sizes. The staff was friendly overall. When we arrived, we added our name to a list for the dressing room. We then learned that the lower priced Prom dresses are minimally adorned, but very affordable. Because we were looking for a detailed gown, we looked at pageant dresses. These too are priced very competitive. There was a 10 minute wait between finding our "try on" selections and the dressing room becoming available. There is an assistant to help with fitting. This was nice. We found the perfect dress. The only real complaint that I have is the gown we selected had a small section of beading that was loose and sagging. Granted this dress is $200.00 cheaper than our purchase last year of $400.00, but at a $200.00 price point, we still expect the dress to be fully intact. I asked for a $10.00 discount to cover the cost of a seamstress. I was informed this is an "as is" purchase. However, they have a part-time seamstress who was not there on that Saturday. This was really not my fault that the seamstress was not present on that day or that there is a backlog. Because my daughter loved the dress and it was reasonably priced, we purchased the dress. It still really bugs me that the establishment would not choose to return the dress to a new and undamaged condition or extend a $10.00 discount for me to have a seamstress correct. It sounds like the business would have fixed the beadwork had the seamstress been present. I did not want to disappoint my daughter over $10.00. However, $10.00 is a small price for quality customer service. Again, overall this was a good experience. I would return, but with the knowledge that all items are "as is". Maybe there was a sign that I didn't see....

Man, how have I never heard of this place!?

On my sister's recommendation, I took my son here to get a tux for his first prom and was blown away. I bought him a full tux, complete with shirt, vest, tie, cufflinks, studs and shoe for less than I could have rented one anywhere else.

The tux is "pre rented", that is why it was so affordable. That isn't a problem, for me, because a rental tux is "pre rented" also and you dont get to keep it, these you do!

They had tons of colors of vests and ties to choose from and, if you wanted to upgrade from the tux special, other colors and styles of tuxes as well.

Men's formal wear was half the store but the other half was for women. I cant speak for that experience, though, because I want shopping for my daughter, yet.

This place is pretty efficient. They help you find sizes you need but isn't full service like you'd get from a department store or a formal wear rental shop. Think more TJ Maxx and less Macy's. They also don't offer alterations; something that will almost surely be needed.

Overall, this fits the bill for what I needed. A decent tux for my son who will probably outgrow it by the next time he has to wear one.

I Highly recommend it. Judging by the number of people that were there...