This is not the information for the Carnegie Hall Attire

Symphonic Chorus Men's Tux Ordering Information

There is a web page available for you to order your tuxedo directly from Uniformal Warehouse. If you order from this web page, the negotiated discounts are already applied. It is possible for you to order by phone if you use our catalog item numbers that start with #SYM- . The ordering link is at the bottom of this email. Please read everything before ordering and order early enough to allow for getting the pants hemmed or handle an exchange if necessary.

The Symphonic attire consists of

  • Black tuxedo jacket with notch lapel and pleated trousers with satin stripe.
  • Black Cumberbun and black tie.
  • Wing tip pleated tux shirt with black studs & cufflinks.
  • It is recommended that you have at least one extra tux shirt.
  • Nice black leather shoes with black socks (i.e. no black tennis shoes or the like)


Tropical Wool vs. Super 100 Wool

  • There are two tux fabrics to choose from and both are wool.
  • The Tropical Wool fabric is light, cool and comfortable and is durable.
  • The Super 100 Wool fabric has a finer weave that looks nicer, but is more expensive and is not quite as durable.


Complete Package vs. Coat, Cumberbun & Tie Ala Carte

  • If you don't have a tux, order one of the complete packages in tropical wool or super 100 wool depending upon your budget.  The super 100 is a nicer tuxedo.
  • If you already have a tails tux and you are trying to save a little money, you can order the tux coat, cumberbun & tie ala carte. However, for just little more you can order the complete package and have extra trousers, shirt, studs and cuff links. If you sing in choirs, you may need extra shirts and trousers for multiple performances anyway.
  • There is a recommended option to upgrade to a 100% cotton shirt which is more comfortable for an additional $15 (not available in boys sizes).
  • You may also purchase extra shirts ala carte.


Some tips on sizing

  • Know your sizes!  ie. coat, shirt (neck & sleeve) and waist. The trousers are not hemmed, so you will have to have that done here.
  • If you don't know your sizes, get professional help from a tailor or men's store.
  • Some men like to order the shirt neck size 1/2 inch larger so they don't choke when they sing.
  • Your coat sleeves should not need to be altered. If they turn out to be a tiny bit long, they will be okay when you hold your music up.
  • The Tropical Wool trousers have adjustable waists (they have a clip on either side of the waist band and can be taken in or let out instantly) and come in 3 inch groups, ie 33-35, 36-38. If your waist size is borderline on the top of the range, consider getting the next size up and getting it taken in if it is necessary.
  • The Super 100 trousers do not have adjustable waists and are ordered in your actual waist size.
  • Triple check your selected sizes when you order on the web page before you finalize your order !!!

Shoes

  • If you do not have a pair of nice black leather shoes, there are two inexpensive tux shoes available. In order to get the discounted prices you must order them with your tux. They aren't the best quality shoes. They are made available here only in case you don't already have shoes.


Orders, Returns and Shipping

  • There will be a shipping charge for UPS ground for your order. (But no sales tax!)
  • If you need to exchange items you will have to pay the round trip shipping. With UPS ground, the turn around time will be one week each way, plus however long it takes them to process the return.
  • Leave the tags on the items, keep shirts packaged and save the shipping box until you are sure you won't need to exchange anything.
  • If you order by phone, use our catalog numbers only and double check that you are getting the negotiated price.

Here is the link to order uniFORMALWAREhouse <http://www.uniformalwarehouse.com/apages/cabrillo2>

If you choose to order by phone or ask questions, the number is (973) 364-8411. The customer service agent who works with us is named Shannon, but anyone there should be able to help you.

Information from Don Dailey dondailey@earthlink.net 2/28/07