9 places to shop for formal menswear — from custom tuxedos to monogrammed socks

Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.Although it's not every day that you have to dress in formal menswear, it's important to look your very best when the time comes.With wedding season approaching, you may be trying to figure out where to shop, so we rounded up a list of our favorite places to find formal attire.Below, you'll find a breakdown of where to shop, including startups like Indochino and Bonobos, as well as legacy brands like Brooks Brothers.Through trial and error (and hopefully our product recommendations), most guys discover a handful of brands that they like and stick to them for creating the bulk of their everyday wardrobes.Once you figure out your personal style and which brands fit in your budget, getting dressed every day should be a piece of cake. But what is hard is figuring out where to shop for those not-so-everyday occasions that call for something more formal than what you're used to.Chances are, the last time you wore a tuxedo was at your senior prom — and looking back at those pictures might make you cringe a little bit. So, you'll definitely want to do things right this time around if you've been invited to or are hosting a wedding, gala, or formal ball.To save yourself from scrambling to find something decent before the date of your event, we rounded up nine of the best places to shop for formal attire including suits, tuxedos, ties, patent leather dress, and more.Between these brands, grooms, groomsmen, and attendees of any other swanky functions will find everything necessary for dressing to a T.Keep reading to find out our favorite places to buy formal menswear.