Tuxedo, Tailcoat & Morning Coat Rental near Basel

Have you been invited to a formal ball, a gala, or a wedding? Or are you preparing for a special occasion where a classic dress code is required? At Kostüm Kaiser, we offer a wide range of men’s formalwear for rent – including tuxedos (black tie), tailcoats (white tie), and morning suits – along with all the appropriate accessories.

Our collection features high-quality evening wear from the exclusive Wilvorst brand, available in a full range of sizes, including short and long fits. Whether you prefer a classic cut or a modern slim fit, we will help you find the right look.

For the best fit, we recommend visiting our store in Aesch near Basel for a personal fitting. If that’s not possible, you can simply send us your measurements and we will prepare your outfit for shipping or collection. Accurate measurements are essential – ideally taken with the help of another person.

Morning coat rental

The morning coat is the traditional formal outfit for daytime weddings and official receptions. Typically worn before 6 p.m., it is the daytime equivalent of white tie.

It is usually combined with grey striped trousers, a grey waistcoat, and a white shirt with a tie or cravat. A top hat can complete the look. While more colourful combinations are popular in the UK, we focus on the classic and elegant style.

Price:

• Morning coat (jacket, waistcoat, striped trousers, cravat, pocket square): CHF 260.–
• Shirt with wing collar: + CHF 39.–
• Cufflinks: + CHF 11.–
• Patent leather shoes: + CHF 39.–

Typical total price: CHF 260.– to CHF 349.– (depending on selection)

Tailcoat rental (white tie)

The most formal dress code for evening events such as prestigious balls, gala dinners, and large weddings – typically worn after 6 p.m.

A tailcoat is worn with a white bow tie, waistcoat, formal shirt, and black patent leather shoes or elegant black Oxfords. Optional accessories include a top hat and evening coat.

Price:

• Tailcoat (top hat, jacket, waistcoat, trousers, white bow tie): CHF 260.–
• (Shirt with wing collar: + CHF 39.–)
• Tailcoat shirt with stiff front: + CHF 49.–
• Cufflinks: + CHF 11.–
• Patent leather shoes: + CHF 39.–

Typical total price: CHF 260.– to CHF 359.– (depending on selection)

Tuxedo rental (black tie)

Ideal for weddings, opera visits, concerts, and formal evening events.

A tuxedo (also known as a dinner jacket) is typically worn with a bow tie, cummerbund, and either a standard or wing-collar shirt. Available in both classic and slim-fit styles.

Price:

• Tuxedo (jacket, trousers, bow tie, cummerbund): CHF 230.–
• Shirt with wing collar: + CHF 39.–
• Cufflinks: + CHF 11.–
• Patent leather shoes: + CHF 39.–

Typical total price: CHF 230.– to CHF 319.– (depending on selection)

Not sure what to choose? We are happy to advise you – either in person or remotely.

Rental prices

Description	Rent for 1 event (150% for 2 events, 175% for 3 events...)
Black suit (veston, trousers, tie)	CHF 166.-
Cutaway / morning suit (grey cylinder, cut veston, gilet, stresemann trousers, plastron, handkerchief)	CHF 260.-
Dinner-Jacket (white veston, black trousers, tie)	CHF 230.-
Frack / tailcoat (cylinder, frack veston, frack gilet, trousers, frack tie)	CHF 260.-
White frack (zylinder, white frack veston, frack gilet, white trousers, frack tie)	CHF 340.-
Tuxedo / black tie (smoking veston, smoking trousers, cummerbund, tie, handkerchief)	CHF 230.-
Spencer (spencer veston, trousers, tie)	CHF 230.-
Wing collar shirt	CHF   39.-
Patent leather shoe	CHF   39.-
Gilet (if separate)	CHF   66.-
Cummerbund (if separate)	CHF   22.-

Sizes

We do have smokings, morning coats and tailcoats in sizes 44 to 60. We also have long sizes (90 - 114) as well as short sizes (24 - 31). For smokings in size 46 - 52 we do have Slimline versions.

To ensure that your suit fits you, visit us in Aesch. If this is not possible, you can send us your measurments online, by email or post . We rely on accurate measurements, which are ideally measured by a second person.