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Clearance, Brand New or Suit Hire: What’s the Difference?

Clearance, Brand New or Suit Hire: What’s the Difference?

Clearance, Brand New or Suit Hire: What’s the Difference?

When shopping with Suitor, you’ll see three different options available: Suit Hire, Brand New, and Clearance. While they’re priced differently, it’s important to note that all three ranges use the exact same suits and tuxedos. The difference is simply whether you hire them, buy them brand new, or purchase them at clearance value.

Across all three ranges, every Suitor suit and tuxedo is made from a 70% wool blend, ensuring structure, breathability and a premium finish. We design and manufacture all suits and tuxedos within our range to the same specifications, regardless of how they’re offered.

This guide explains the difference, including price points, so you can confidently choose the option that’s right for you.

Suit Hire: Premium Style for Your Event

Suit hire is what Suitor is best known for and remains our most popular option for weddings, black tie events and formal occasions.

What is suit hire?

Suit hire allows you to wear a premium suit or tuxedo for your event without the cost or commitment of purchasing. The suit itself is identical to our brand new and clearance ranges — it’s simply hired for a specific period.

Every hire is professionally cleaned, quality-checked and delivered ahead of time, ready to wear.

To reduce stress around fit, we offer an optional backup suit with every hire.

Backup suit option

For an additional £10, you can add a backup suit to your order. This includes:

  • A second jacket and trousers

  • Packed in the same delivery as your main suit

  • Supplied as one alternative size for added peace of mind

Please note: the shirt is supplied in one size only and is not duplicated with the backup suit.

Typical price range

Suit hire starts from £89, depending on the suit or tuxedo selected and what’s included in your package.

Best for

  • Weddings and groomsmen

  • Black tie and formal events

  • One-off occasions

  • Customers who want premium quality without buying

Key benefits

  • Optional backup jacket and trousers

  • Next-day delivery across the UK

  • Next-day replacements in the unlikely event something doesn’t fit

  • Crafted from a 70% wool blend

  • No storage or long-term upkeep

👉 Explore our Suit Hire range to view styles, colours and availability.

Brand New: Buy It, Keep It

Our brand new range is for customers who want to own their suit outright.

What is brand new?

Brand new suits are never worn or hired, but they are the same styles, fabrics and cuts used across our hire and clearance ranges. They’re supplied brand new and unworn, ready for your event and future use.

Typical price range

Brand new suits generally start from around £299, depending on the style and inclusions.

Best for

  • Grooms wanting a keepsake suit

  • Frequent suit wearers

  • Corporate or ongoing formal use

  • Customers who prefer ownership

Key benefits

  • Brand new and unworn

  • Full size availability

  • Long-term value if worn regularly

  • Same modern cuts and fabric quality as our hire range

👉 View our Brand New range to see current styles and pricing.

Clearance: Like-New Suits at Exceptional Value

Our clearance range offers outstanding value without compromising on quality.

What is clearance?

Clearance suits are the same Suitor suits, offered in like-new condition after being worn just 1–3 times. Every suit is professionally dry cleaned after each wear and carefully inspected, ensuring it remains in excellent, near-new condition.

All clearance suits are made from the same 70% wool blend as our hire and brand new ranges.

Typical price range

Clearance suits start from £149, making them a highly cost-effective way to own a premium suit.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious shoppers

  • One-off events

  • Customers comfortable with limited sizing

  • Anyone looking for premium value

Key things to know

  • Worn only 1–3 times

  • Professionally dry cleaned after every wear

  • Excellent, like-new condition

  • Limited sizes and quantities

👉 Browse our Clearance range to see what’s currently available.

Quick Comparison

Feature Suit Hire Brand New Clearance
Suit itself Same Suitor suits Same Suitor suits Same Suitor suits
Ownership No Yes Yes
Typical price From £89 From £299 From £149
Condition Professionally maintained Brand new and unworn Like-new (1–3 wears)
Fabric 70% wool blend 70% wool blend 70% wool blend
Backup option Optional £10 (jacket & trousers only) No No
Delivery Next-day UK Next-day UK Next-day UK
Best for Events & weddings Long-term use Budget & one-off wear

Which Option Is Right for You?

  • Choose suit hire if you want the best value for a wedding or formal event, with fast delivery and optional backup protection.

  • Choose brand new if you want to own your suit and wear it again over time.

  • Choose clearance if you want the same Suitor suit at a significantly reduced price and are flexible on sizing.

If you’re unsure which option suits your event, budget or timeline, our team is always happy to help.

Ready to choose?

Explore our Suit Hire, Brand New, or Clearance ranges to find the right option for your event.