Indochino Tuxedo Review: 14-Year Wear Test (2026 Audit)

Last Major Update: January 2026 | Audit Status: ✅ Verified Long-Term Wear Verdict: 9/10 – The best “Cost Per Wear” investment in my wardrobe.

Is an Indochino Tuxedo Worth It in 2026?

Most reviews are written 48 hours after the suit arrives. This one is different. I’ve owned this Midnight Blue Tuxedo for 14 years. I originally bought it for the 2012 holiday season, and I just wore it again in 2024 for a high-level executive gala.

The “Audit” Results:

• Fabric (95% Wool, 5% Cashmere): After a professional press, the midnight blue fabric showed zero bubbling or “sheen”—a common failure in cheap fused tuxedos.
• Construction: The shawl collar and lapels have stayed flat against the chest. No warping, despite years of storage.
• ROI Math: I have worn this 10+ times. At a 2026 rental price of ~$250/night, this $449 investment has saved me over $2,000 in rental fees.

Wearing it Again in 2024: The “Executive Stress Test”

I recently pulled this tuxedo out of storage for a major industry event. I wanted to see if a decade-old MTM suit could still hold its own against premium off-the-rack brands.

1. Midnight Blue vs. Black: The Visual Winner Under harsh artificial ballroom lights, black tuxedos can look “dusty” or flat. Midnight blue absorbs the yellow light and appears a rich, deep “inky” black. I was one of the few in the room not wearing a standard rental, and the difference was noticeable.

2. The Fit (Zero Alterations Needed) Because I stayed with a Classic/Modern cut in 2012 rather than a “Skinny” trend, the suit still fits perfectly in 2026.

• Auditor’s Tip: When ordering your tuxedo, ignore the “Super Slim” trend. You want a tuxedo you can wear for 10+ years as your body matures.

3. The Confession: The Bow Tie Hack In 2012, I struggled with a self-tie bow tie. In 2024, facing a time crunch, I used a high-quality pre-tied bow tie.

• The Reality: Unless someone is 2 inches from your neck, a perfectly shaped pre-tied tie looks better than a lopsided self-tie. If you’re a busy executive, don’t feel guilty about the shortcut.

2026 Buying Guide: Customization & Accessories

If you are ordering this suit today, here is the updated advice based on 14 years of wear:

The Vents: I originally ordered “No Vents” (Classic). If you plan to dance or sit for long periods at a gala, I now recommend One Vent (Central) for a better drape.

The Shirt: French Cuffs + Stud holes are mandatory. Do not wear a standard button-down.

The Shoes: I replaced the original Mantorii shoes with Patent Leather Oxfords. In 2026, patent is the only choice for a shawl-collar tuxedo.

Sorry, it took me a while to get this review up. Not so much because of the text, but my photographer was out of the country for a while and just got back to me with the photos now. Anyway, just in time before the Black Friday Deal ends. 

The Tuxedo was something really new for me. Over here in Europe, we don’t usually wear tuxedos much. You wear them for the grand Opera ball in Vienna (actually, you don’t, as I found out in the comments) and other society events that I usually don’t (or rather never) frequent. Still, I thought a tuxedo might be fun to have, you never know, and I thought it’d be interesting to many of you – seems it’s much more widely used in the US and Canada.

I didn’t want to go for a standard black one, so I thought the Midnight Blue Tuxedo might be a good alternative. I also went with the all the classic bells and whistles – shawl collar, slit pockets, no vents.  I also got the working sleeve buttons, with the last button matching the lining (burgundy). For the shirt, I decided for the studded Starched at Casino Royal Shirt ($99). It needs a couple of studs and as I had ordered the shirt with cuffs, I just went for the Tuxedo Cufflink Set ($59) to get all I needed. 

The bow tie was a bit of a challenge. Indochino only had the pre-tied one in black, and I thought I could do better. The only one that I thought was acceptable is the Charcoal Wool Bow Tie, but to be entirely honest, the colours do clash a bit. Getting the bow tie to look acceptable was another issue – I underestimated that. I also realised I need new shoes if I want to wear the Tux properly. I settled for a pair of plain oxford Mantorii ($309) as they now offer patent leather as well and currently run a Black Friday Sale for 20% off – will take 4 weeks before I have them, though.

Overall, I think some of the customization options were a good idea, others not so much. I feel uncomfortable without vents, even if it seems to be the standard. I think one vent (Bond) should just work better. Not sure if the contrast buttons on the sleeves are a bit over-the-top, but that’s ok. I like the slit pockets, the shirt’s excellent too. 

As for the suit and the fit: It’s great overall, but it’s not as perfect as I hoped it would be. The important parts are all good – shoulders and jacket length is perfect. The minor issues are nothing a local tailor can’t easily fix, but I don’t know why the fit is any different than on my suit before. I need to investigate a bit and see if and how my measurement profile changed. The jacket sleeves seem a bit too wide, I’ll have them slimmed down. Pants from the knees down have a bit too much fabric for my taste as well. he colour is great, though. Needs good light to come out as blue, but it has a nice subtle sheen (95% wool, 5% cashmere) and it’s not the standard black. So that’s a choice I am very happy with. I hope the colour comes across well in the photos.

Info: Many people have asked about the possibility of having the lapels all satin. Below please find the official response from Indochino on that issue. Thanks to Dan for sharing it below in the comments.

“Since the release of Skyfall last October, we’ve had a LOT in interest in an all Black Satin Lapel to our Essential Midnight Blue Tux. But unfortunately it is not available with an all satin lapel at this time. The lapels are available with Satin-piping only. I’m sorry that we are unable to assist in this regard. (I’d like one with an all black Satin lapel too!). All Satin lapels are available on our Essential Dinner Jacket Tuxedo and Essential 3 Piece Tuxedo.”

To get back to my suit, overall, I think there are not many things that can go wrong with an Indochino purchase for me. My measurements are pretty much done, I still change around minor things sometimes, and it seems Indochino does some changes or at least it’s never 100% the same. But overall, it’s just click and order for me now. I can also tell that they are constantly improving, it’s not always the obvious things, but having proper Bemberg lining, nicely done shoulders, etc. is just really really a good sign, and I am sure there is more to come. 

Indochino Midnight Blue Tuxedo or if not available, check out the full Indochino Tuxedo lineup.

Indochino Midnight Blue Tuxedo Reviewed by Lorenz Loidl. Rated: 9/ 10 (Excellent) A Tuxedo should be part of every man’s wardrobe. The midnight blue tuxedo is a great alternative to the black ones.

Indochino Midnight Blue Tuxedo

14-year durability audit of Indochino's premium wool tuxedo.

Product Brand: Indochino

Product Currency: USD

Product Price: 450

Product In-Stock: InStock

Editor's Rating:
9