Selix Formalwear

Whether it be your Lowell Senior Prom or needing a convenient place for everyone to get their suit for a wedding, Selix is it.
Hung is super nice and helpful. He is able to eyeball measurements very quickly (along with actually taking measurements).
Tux rental came out to $ 110/​each.

My son and I came here to rent a tux for Senior Prom. We picked this place because it was close to his school.
This Selix is really really great. When we initially went in to rent the tux, we were in and out in about 20 minutes. The man working there recommended an affordable style and didn’t try to sell us on a more expensive option.
Today we went and picked up the tux. The pants were a little small and he had a bigger size for us right away. I think we were in there for maybe ten minutes.
The reason I’m so excited about this place is that last year we rented from the Men’s Wearhouse downtown. That place was a zoo, it took forever to get helped and they charged for every little accessory (the pocket square!). Their «discount» price last year was more that what we paid at Selix this year. Also, when we picked up the tux last year, it didn’t fit and we had to hang out for a couple of hours while they re-​tailored it. What a hassle!
I will definitely recommend this Selix to any of my friends who have sons that need a tux.

I’ve put off writing a review for selix for so long because I use to work here and it just felt dirty writing a review for a place i’ve worked at. But it’s just like cheating on a test, you feel a little bad at first, but hey the results are well worth it.
The manager, Hung Pham, is extremely knowledgeable about tuxedos and has a knack for fitting men. He can eyeball a man and guesstimate his coat and pant size. He can also take in or let out the hems of tuxedo pants and coats with the dexterity of a veteran Chinese seamstress.
Their warehouse is also in Hayward so they can exchange or fix your tuxedo problems within a day. Screw the men’s warehouse, where you pay more for their cheesy advertisements, and come to SELIX

Today is the day before prom. Tomorrow is the day of prom. Today was when I was supposed to pick up my vest.
I paid for a purple vest. When they brought it out, it was white. White. White? How in fuck’s name do you get white and purple mixed up?
And the guy looks at me like nothing is wrong. «Come pick up tomolo at 10.»
Thanks a lot asshole.

My fiancé and I are starting to prepare for our wedding next year, and we were having a hard time finding a good match for our chosen motif color, cornflower. We tried Men’s Warehouse, but the coordinating color just didn’t look right to us. Selix has a wide array of color choices, as well as jacket and pant choices. They also carry bridesmaids and groomsmen gifts, as well as other accessories.
We remembered going to Selix in high school to look for prom attire, as well as having the place suggested by a few friends and family members, so we decided to check it out today. We were greeted by Fitz, one of the sales associates, who very nicely greeted us as soon as we walked through the door. He gave us his undivided attention and was very helpful in offering suggestions for our bridal party/​entourage. He showed us numerous choices we could choose from, and allowed us to make decisions ourselves, rather than being «pushy» about what he thought we should have everyone wear.
Another great thing is that usually, formalwear places make you come back 6 months before the actual event. Selix is very accomodating and allowed us to register with them, even though we are about 1 year ahead of the game.
What topped the cake (so to speak) in our decision in choosing this place is their «Bless the Blessed» promotion. Through this promotion, 10% from the tuxedo proceeds of our wedding would be donated either to our home church/​parish or the church which our ceremony is being performed at (in our case, it’s the same place for both).
There was no question about us registering with them, and I’m so glad we did: wonderful customer service and formalwear and accessories at great quality… One less thing for us to worry about, amidst all the planning that must be done… Thanks, Fitz!

the ONLY place to rent a tux in San Francisco.
Super friendly guy behind the counter that makes everything easy, and provides service with a huge smile on his face.
PLUS, I returned my tux with $ 244 in the pants pocket. I called and asked if they found it and said they did and were mailing me a check. AWESOME! I thought that money was gone!
basically they are great! go there!

I rented a bunch of tuxes here for a group party. Hung, the manager, was very helpful. A button had fallen off of my vest, but Hung repaired it promptly. He was also patient when I made changes to my order. I think the nice thing about Selix is that their local warehouse is in Hayward, so if there is a problem, they can get things fixed faster. From my understanding, other nationwide tux rental places ship their tux orders across state lines so if there is a problem, it may take longer for them to fix it.
Lots of parking nearby made it easy to pick up/​drop off. When one of my friends was dropping his tux off at their Kearny St. location, he didn’t even have to park. Someone from the store came out to my friend’s car to pick it up from him.

I now realize that tuxedo rentals are pretty stupid. If I had known I was going to more than one formal event this year, I would have bought myself a suit and saved some money. But as rentals go, Selix is a pretty nice place. They have the same catalog as just about every other place, and seem to be cheaper than competitors (I can only compare it to European Fashions in the Richmond, which is a pretty weird store). The people who work there are friendly enough, although I wouldn’t recommend taking their advice on which tux to rent, as they like the especially ridiculous ones.
And they did custom order me a pair of spats for 20 bucks (to keep). It was the best 20 dollars I have ever spent. I’m bringing spats back, I suggest you get in close to the ground floor.
The only glaring flaw in regards to the store is the return policy. They require that you return your rental the day after you wear it. Just seems too quick.
Buy spats. Or don’t. More for me.

Oh Selix, its been a while.
You might not remember me, but I remember you. You were the one who rented me that ill-​fitting, garish garment in which I made my adolescent fantasies a reality at junior and senior prom. You were the one that recommended the matching vest and clip-​on bow tie in a periwinkle paisley.
Man, I was hot shit. And I mean HAWT!
Those were good days, Selix. Good days…
But then I grew up and realized a few things. I realized that you don’t actually know a god-​blessed thing about actual formal wear. I realized that for the price of my two tux rentals, I could have bought a well fitting, correct formal ensemble.
I realized that the cool jocks who everyone fawned over in their matching white/​baby pink tailcoats and top hats that you so wisely provided them with, look ridiculous, sad, and childish four years down the road.
I realized that young men come to you a blank slate, without any kind of sartorial education, or even the slightest clue as to what they really ought to wear to a formal occasion. And I realized, Selix, that you use this as an opportunity to sell those young men whatever hideous pattern and color combination is in current fashion, at a rate that is just below highway robbery. Shame!
Two stars for the patent leather Oxfords and gold stud set. I have no argument with those. Congratulations.