Formal Hire

Broadleys is located in the historic High Street in East Grinstead. We have a spacious shop and have been offering formal suit hire since the 1980’s so our years of experience ensure our clients, will look their very best whatever the event.

A major advantage for our customers is that we hold our own stock. For major events like weddings and school proms we advise you to place your order as far in advance of the occasion as possible. Booking early can ensure that you have the fullest possible choice from our range.

Wedding hire

Broadleys offer the best in quality & service .
You will receive professional advice from our dedicated hire manager,  who takes particular care, that the outfits you choose will fit correctly.
You will be will  shown all the different styles and colours available from the traditional black tailcoat to the latest and very popular lightweight mohair grey tailsuits.
We have a wide range of adult sizes from 36² to 54 ²chest with the majority in short, regular and long fittings.
It is a good idea to arrange  an appointment for your first visit so to ensure that you will be given all the time you need , since we can get very busy  at weekends.
On this occasion it is helpful that only the bride and groom and either the best man or one other groomsman come. It is far easier to discuss your requirements, the chosen theme of your wedding and the available options. It will also provide you with an overall impression .The more people in attendance at the initial stage, can result in differing opinions and it can become quite confusing.
Once a firm booking is made further appointment/s  to fit out the rest of your party will be made at yours and theirs convenience.
Wedding parties of eight or more we are pleased to offer the groom’s outfit free of charge.
Your hire suits will usually  be ready at least two days before your event. We advise customers to check and try on their suits in plenty of time so that any last minute adjustments can be made.

What designs are available

Traditional Tail suits

Black or Grey 3 piece with
plain grey or patterned waistcoat

Frock coats

Charcoal black frock coat
with patterned waistcoat and striped trousers
Navy frock coat with patterned
waistcoat and matching trousers
Black frock coat with patterned
waistcoat and striped trousers

Gold Nehru Collar jacket Silver frock
coat , matching & black trousers


Silver frock coat , matching waistcoat
& black trousers
BROWN FROCK COAT

Patterned Waistcoats
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Plaza Ankara Denver Rialto Wessex Venice
Bradbury Bradbourne Seattle Miami Miami Capri
Kimberley Bradwell Kimberley Diamond Golden Leaf Golden Laurel

Evening Functions

Hiring is a straight forward process ideally you should come
in and try on a suit.

When ‘black tie ‘ appears on your invitation you will be
expected to wear formal evening dress which is usually a black
dinner jacket with matching trousers and a dress shirt which can
be either the standard or winged collar and a black bow tie and
matching cummerbund.

For less formal celebrations & parties different coloured
accessories can be worn. The white tuxedo jacket is popular for
cruises and summer venues instead of the black jacket.

Don’t worry if you are not sure of your measurements we will
carry out a proper fitting and agree the right size with you.

You may collect the suit on the day before and return it on the
following day unless this is a Sunday or by arrangement with our
hire manager.

Your School Proms

Your school prom night is one of the special events you will remember
for the rest of your life.

Most school proms have a dress code , formal wear is often the
preferred option

So if you are planning to wear a formal dinner suit it is advisable
to organise the hire well in advance as there will be many other
students who will want to hire on the same evening from your school
and possibly other schools will have chosen the same date.