Family owned and operated tuxedo rental.
We believe in personal service and getting it right the first time. We have been at the same location since 1939. We do same day service on the rentals and sell both new and used tuxedos. We have a grooms free tuxedo plan and specialize in the hard to find tuxedos you see in the bridal magazines. By selling both new and used tuxedos we can meet any ones budget.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
I have owned the store since 1994. My wife's grandfather started the store at it's current location in 1939.
What is your primary product or service?
We rent tuxedos, suits, and formalwear accessories. We also sell formalwear and formal accessories.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Since this is my 44th year in retail sales I guess you can say I like dealing with people. It's a great feeling to come into After Hours and to know that most people coming into the store are in a great mood because they are going to a party.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The thing that separates us from the competition is our personal service. It also doesn't hurt that we have over 400 tuxedos right in our store. Our nitch has always been same day tuxedo and suit rentals. Many of our customers come into the store for the first time, and leave dressed in a tux. Weddings are also a big part of our business. We are able to get the hard to find tuxedo you might have seen in a bridal magazine but nobody else can get.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We only have one location and I like to think it's the best location in the area.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Our address is 2715 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va 22201. We are in Clarendon right across the street from Whole Foods Market. We are on the Orange Line . Get off at Court House or Clarendon.
What type of payments do you accept?
We take cash or credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
We service the DMV. People come from all around. Especially if they need a tux in a hurry.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
My name is Harold Hess and I am the owner operator.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday thru Thursday 10-8
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Well our reviews on Yelp are a pretty good. Our greatest compliment is when a customer sends a friend in for a tuxedo or a wedding referral.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
I don't know who said it but it was under my picture in my high school yearbook.
"A will succeed. "And when life gets a little crazy this little saying pops up in my mind and life goes on.