Why Do Top Employees Chose to Leave?

The percentage of the American population with college educations has soared from roughly 5 % in 1950 to 27 % today, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Given this fact some employers may assume that there’s an overabundance of top notch employees ripe for the picking. Not so. Despite these encouraging figures, that should provide you with ample choices in hiring companies everywhere are struggling to recruit, hire and maintain excellent staff. Worse yet, the new hires they do find many times lack core skills like basic professionalism and an analytical self starting attitude. If your organization is fueled by efforts of a handful of top performers, don’t let them slip through your grasp. Here are six reasons highly skilled workers tend to seek out greener pastures: >They receive few rewards for good behavior. If high performers receive no extra kudos or compensation for their extraordinary performance, they’ll begin to wonder whether it’s worth putting in the extra effort. It’s important to acknowledge those who work to promote the success of the whole company. If you can’t afford to reward them financially, find another way to recognize their contributions. >They resent being micromanaged. Top performers tend to be self-directed, out of the box thinkers who enjoy problem solving. They’re likely to feel creatively and intellectually stunted by a manager who insists on controlling every aspect of their performance. For best results, give top performers the room to answer challenges in their own ways. >They feel underutilized or unchallenged. Because of their need for mastery, high performing employees can get easily frustrated and bored when their roles become too restricted or stagnant. The antidote: Feed them a steady diet of challenges. >They see no room at the top. Top performers tend to thrive in an environment that allows them to continually learn and grow. If they find themselves in a situation that offers no obvious opportunities for advancement, they may feel stuck and their eyes may begin to wander. >They’re faced with unreasonable demands. Some employers overload high performers with an ever increasing list of projects. There’s nothing wrong with increasing responsibility, but be careful not to make reckless demands on people’s time and energy. >They aren’t kept up with changes in the organization. If your outfit is undergoing changes that threaten to affect your top performers, don’t leave them in the dark. Seismic shifts in the office hierarchy can be upsetting to employees at every level and high performers may seek out safer ground if they grow uncomfortable or fear their jobs are in danger. Whatever the reason, the loss of a top employee can cost the company immeasurably in lost weddings due to an inexperienced staff. The cost to hire and train far outweighs the cost to maintain. Slow season makes it hard to justify top wage earners salaries, but what is the cost to your business if they leave?? Take good care of the people in your organization who work to promote your business daily. Any comments or suggestions send to editor@formaltimes.com. The percentage of the American population with college educations has soared from roughly 5 % in 1950 to 27 % today, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Given this fact some employers may assume that there’s an overabundance of top notch employees ripe for the picking. Not so. Despite these encouraging figures, that should provide you with ample choices in hiring companies everywhere are struggling to recruit, hire and maintain excellent staff. Worse yet, the new hires they do find many times lack core skills like basic professionalism and an analytical self starting attitude. If your organization is fueled by efforts of a handful of top performers, don’t let them slip through your grasp. Here are six reasons highly skilled workers tend to seek out greener pastures: >They receive few rewards for good behavior. If high performers receive no extra kudos or compensation for their extraordinary performance, they’ll begin to wonder whether it’s worth putting in the extra effort. It’s important to acknowledge those who work to promote the success of the whole company. If you can’t afford to reward them financially, find another way to recognize their contributions. >They resent being micromanaged. Top performers tend to be self-directed, out of the box thinkers who enjoy problem solving. They’re likely to feel creatively and intellectually stunted by a manager who insists on controlling every aspect of their performance. For best results, give top performers the room to answer challenges in their own ways. >They feel underutilized or unchallenged. Because of their need for mastery, high performing employees can get easily frustrated and bored when their roles become too restricted or stagnant. The antidote: Feed them a steady diet of challenges. >They see no room at the top. Top performers tend to thrive in an environment that allows them to continually learn and grow. If they find themselves in a situation that offers no obvious opportunities for advancement, they may feel stuck and their eyes may begin to wander. >They’re faced with unreasonable demands. Some employers overload high performers with an ever increasing list of projects. There’s nothing wrong with increasing responsibility, but be careful not to make reckless demands on people’s time and energy. >They aren’t kept up with changes in the organization. If your outfit is undergoing changes that threaten to affect your top performers, don’t leave them in the dark. Seismic shifts in the office hierarchy can be upsetting to employees at every level and high performers may seek out safer ground if they grow uncomfortable or fear their jobs are in danger. Whatever the reason, the loss of a top employee can cost the company immeasurably in lost weddings due to an inexperienced staff. The cost to hire and train far outweighs the cost to maintain. Slow season makes it hard to justify top wage earners salaries, but what is the cost to your business if they leave?? Take good care of the people in your organization who work to promote your business daily. Any comments or suggestions send to editor@formaltimes.com.

Bridal Show Season Approaching

At a time when price cutting is detrimental to the industry as a whole what can you do to compete against those who do? What other options do you have available? How can you prepare now to stand out at all of those bridal shows coming up next month? Here are a few of the top ideas shared with us at Bob Barry’s seminar at the Expo always worth remembering this time of year: 1. Take only your top salespeople to the show. Pay an incentive bridal show wage. An unmotivated minimum wage employee can cost you $1000’s of lost revenue if even one wedding is lost due to lack of enthusiasm on their part. The return on the 5-8 hours of extra salary you pay is incalculable. A motivated veteran with long standing experience in the industry can easily answer questions by familiarity, putting the bride at ease and in turn selling your business for you. One company explained at the seminar they have employees try out to work the shows. Who are your top salespeople? 2. When you offer a show special that the bride and groom must put down a $20 deposit to hold, offer to split the pot with the employees who work the show. A $20 deposit put down by 20 brides at a show equals $400 the store keeps $200 the employees split the other half. This program offers a nice incentive for them to work harder to showcase your business. 3. One store owner gives weddings registered at the show The Newlywed Game. This owner buys the games in large numbers and spends as little as $5 to purchase it. We all know a bride loves a tangible item they can walk home with in their hands. This is a fun inexpensive incentive to lock them in. 4. Another owner gives each registered wedding a bottle of champagne. Prices and quality varies you can spend as little as $5, yet the couple is made to feel noticed and appreciated. 5. Toasting glasses. Every couple needs them and they have a varied price range. One set sold by Beverly Clark is as little as $10. 6. Matching ringbearer pillow and flower girl baskets also attract great attention. 7. Guest book and pen. All of these last 3 ideas can be purchased from Beverly Clark or Carlson Craft. Beverly Clark has a great “value” line which offers nicely packaged items at very reasonable pricing starting in the $8 range. 8. Program paper. Many companies offer paper styles to fit any theme in packages of 100 sheets for them to make programs on their own computer. A company called Warner Press out of Indiana has a great line to choose from. 9. Napkins in generic wedding styles can also be procured from a variety of companies and are easy and light weight to hand out in packages, which of course would have information on them as to where they could purchase more! 10. Thank you notes. This is something every single bride will need for showers and the wedding. Carlson Craft offers a package of 25 generic shower thank you notes for a $1.25 and like the napkins above have information on invitation specials etc... 11. Incentive certificates: One company shared their ideas at the convention. They offer certificates for items like digital cameras, camcorders and I pods that cost them as little as $10 to $15. The certificates allow you to set the ground rules for redemption and have a greater perceived value to the consumer. More information on this program and how it can be tailored to your market can be found in a web search under incentive certificates. We had a company Mpell Solutions at our show a year ago who can help you in this area also. Since we all know it is the bride we have to impress at these shows, tailor your incentive around her! Whatever you choose, prepare now to be ready to stand out among the crowd! Send your ideas to share to editor@formaltimes.com. At a time when price cutting is detrimental to the industry as a whole what can you do to compete against those who do? What other options do you have available? How can you prepare now to stand out at all of those bridal shows coming up next month? Here are a few of the top ideas shared with us at Bob Barry’s seminar at the Expo always worth remembering this time of year: 1. Take only your top salespeople to the show. Pay an incentive bridal show wage. An unmotivated minimum wage employee can cost you $1000’s of lost revenue if even one wedding is lost due to lack of enthusiasm on their part. The return on the 5-8 hours of extra salary you pay is incalculable. A motivated veteran with long standing experience in the industry can easily answer questions by familiarity, putting the bride at ease and in turn selling your business for you. One company explained at the seminar they have employees try out to work the shows. Who are your top salespeople? 2. When you offer a show special that the bride and groom must put down a $20 deposit to hold, offer to split the pot with the employees who work the show. A $20 deposit put down by 20 brides at a show equals $400 the store keeps $200 the employees split the other half. This program offers a nice incentive for them to work harder to showcase your business. 3. One store owner gives weddings registered at the show The Newlywed Game. This owner buys the games in large numbers and spends as little as $5 to purchase it. We all know a bride loves a tangible item they can walk home with in their hands. This is a fun inexpensive incentive to lock them in. 4. Another owner gives each registered wedding a bottle of champagne. Prices and quality varies you can spend as little as $5, yet the couple is made to feel noticed and appreciated. 5. Toasting glasses. Every couple needs them and they have a varied price range. One set sold by Beverly Clark is as little as $10. 6. Matching ringbearer pillow and flower girl baskets also attract great attention. 7. Guest book and pen. All of these last 3 ideas can be purchased from Beverly Clark or Carlson Craft. Beverly Clark has a great “value” line which offers nicely packaged items at very reasonable pricing starting in the $8 range. 8. Program paper. Many companies offer paper styles to fit any theme in packages of 100 sheets for them to make programs on their own computer. A company called Warner Press out of Indiana has a great line to choose from. 9. Napkins in generic wedding styles can also be procured from a variety of companies and are easy and light weight to hand out in packages, which of course would have information on them as to where they could purchase more! 10. Thank you notes. This is something every single bride will need for showers and the wedding. Carlson Craft offers a package of 25 generic shower thank you notes for a $1.25 and like the napkins above have information on invitation specials etc... 11. Incentive certificates: One company shared their ideas at the convention. They offer certificates for items like digital cameras, camcorders and I pods that cost them as little as $10 to $15. The certificates allow you to set the ground rules for redemption and have a greater perceived value to the consumer. More information on this program and how it can be tailored to your market can be found in a web search under incentive certificates. We had a company Mpell Solutions at our show a year ago who can help you in this area also. Since we all know it is the bride we have to impress at these shows, tailor your incentive around her! Whatever you choose, prepare now to be ready to stand out among the crowd! Send your ideas to share to editor@formaltimes.com.

Tis the Season

Peace on Earth to men of goodwill…. The holiday season touches all of us regardless of the religious affiliation. December holds many religious and cultural celebrations: Dec 6 St. Nicholas Day Dec 8 Bodhi Day Buddha’s Enlightenment Dec 12-19 Hanukkah 8 Day celebration Festival of Lights Dec 12 Virgin of Guadalupe (Christian, Mexico) Dec 13 Santa Lucia Day (Christian Sweden) Dec 16-25 Las Posadas (Christian Mexico) Dec 18 Al Hijra the Muslim New Year Dec 25 Christmas Dec 26 Boxing Day A day of giving to those in need Canada & United Kingdom Dec 26- Jan 1 Kwanzaa Seven day celebration of African Culture With so many religious and cultural celebrations in one month how can one demand respect for their celebration without offering the same respect to another? Love and acceptance are the cornerstones of these celebrations and they showcase the diversity in our world. A beautiful quote sums this up from a great book by Leo Buscaglia’s titiled Seven Stories of Christmas Love: “In the Inn of the world there is room for everyone. To refuse entry to anyone, for whatever reason, is to risk an irreparable loss.” Other people’s lives and life experiences can teach us so much and they do not diminish our life or our beliefs but help us to love more. The problem to be faced is how do you combine loyalty to one’s own tradition with reverence for different traditions? Somehow, not only for this holiday season but all the long year through, the joy that you give others is the joy that comes back to YOU!! The best gift suggestions for all would be Give your enemy, forgiveness; To an opponent, tolerance; To a friend, your heart; To your customers, service; To every child, a good example; To all, charity To yourself, RESPECT! Peace on Earth to men of goodwill…. The holiday season touches all of us regardless of the religious affiliation. December holds many religious and cultural celebrations: Dec 6 St. Nicholas Day Dec 8 Bodhi Day Buddha’s Enlightenment Dec 12-19 Hanukkah 8 Day celebration Festival of Lights Dec 12 Virgin of Guadalupe (Christian, Mexico) Dec 13 Santa Lucia Day (Christian Sweden) Dec 16-25 Las Posadas (Christian Mexico) Dec 18 Al Hijra the Muslim New Year Dec 25 Christmas Dec 26 Boxing Day A day of giving to those in need Canada & United Kingdom Dec 26- Jan 1 Kwanzaa Seven day celebration of African Culture With so many religious and cultural celebrations in one month how can one demand respect for their celebration without offering the same respect to another? Love and acceptance are the cornerstones of these celebrations and they showcase the diversity in our world. A beautiful quote sums this up from a great book by Leo Buscaglia’s titiled Seven Stories of Christmas Love: “In the Inn of the world there is room for everyone. To refuse entry to anyone, for whatever reason, is to risk an irreparable loss.” Other people’s lives and life experiences can teach us so much and they do not diminish our life or our beliefs but help us to love more. The problem to be faced is how do you combine loyalty to one’s own tradition with reverence for different traditions? Somehow, not only for this holiday season but all the long year through, the joy that you give others is the joy that comes back to YOU!! The best gift suggestions for all would be Give your enemy, forgiveness; To an opponent, tolerance; To a friend, your heart; To your customers, service; To every child, a good example; To all, charity To yourself, RESPECT!

Industry News

Keeping up with David’s colors seems to be the goal for all of us. To let you know they have 2 new colors out for spring/fall 10. Pistachio which is a light green and Guava which is watermelon but it’s not. Jean Yves is proud to announce an alliance with Allure Bridal. Jean Yves is continually working with alliances to promote our industry.  They have allocated a considerable portion of their marketing budget to be able to appear in more ads showing how bridal and formal wear(not suits) go hand in hand!  Watch for the ads throughout the year.  For more information or a sample of the ads contact Lisa Perez lperez@fwi.com Industry Survey For The Wedding Report It is time to start collecting data for Q4 2009. Please take a moment to complete the Q4 2009 State of the Industry survey. Click here to participate: http://bit.ly/k8oIz The final results of this survey will be made available late Jan 2010 at TheWeddingReport.com. However, you can view a summary report of the vendor demographics and State of the Industry information at the end of the survey. Information provided in this survey is for general informational purposes only Keeping up with David’s colors seems to be the goal for all of us. To let you know they have 2 new colors out for spring/fall 10. Pistachio which is a light green and Guava which is watermelon but it’s not. Jean Yves is proud to announce an alliance with Allure Bridal. Jean Yves is continually working with alliances to promote our industry.  They have allocated a considerable portion of their marketing budget to be able to appear in more ads showing how bridal and formal wear(not suits) go hand in hand!  Watch for the ads throughout the year.  For more information or a sample of the ads contact Lisa Perez lperez@fwi.com Industry Survey For The Wedding Report It is time to start collecting data for Q4 2009. Please take a moment to complete the Q4 2009 State of the Industry survey. Click here to participate: http://bit.ly/k8oIz The final results of this survey will be made available late Jan 2010 at TheWeddingReport.com. However, you can view a summary report of the vendor demographics and State of the Industry information at the end of the survey. Information provided in this survey is for general informational purposes only

Wants and Offerings!

Offered for Sale Ducky’s Formal Wear Moline offers for sale Chaps 2 Btn Peak Essex 54 coats size Boys 4 to 52 Long and 40-46 XL Take all at $10 each Black AVALON 22 coats in great shape Take all at $25 a piece Also Claiborne Citiscapes 3 Button Notch 82 coats sizes 4-62 $10 each if take all. Call for exact scales 309-797-9889 Looking to Buy Ducky’s Formal Wear Needs Wholesale Backup or Inventory to Purchase Lord West’s Chaps 3 Button Charcoal Barrington. Looking for wholesale backup or inventory to purchase. Please contact Steve or Cathy at Ducky’s Formal Wear Moline, IL 309-797-9889 Offered For Sale Citilights vest w/ bow and 4-hand. Wide range of sizes full back Small-2xl and FA boys and cadets.16 colors approx 400. $4.00 each or best offer. Call Danette at Tuxedo Gallery 509-455 5551. Looking to buy: • “Starwood” by Ralph Lauren - coat and pants • “Concord” By Calvin Klein - coat and pants Looking to sell: • Black FUBU Shadow Stripe 4B coats • Black “X.S.” coats by After Six • Black 4B “Luna” by Andrew Fezza • Black “Southbridge” by Perry Ellis • Black “Crossroads” 4B by Chaps RL • Black 4B Notch by After Six • Black “Eiffel” 3B by Andrew Fezza • Freedom FB Vest Collection (17 colors w/ long ties) • Herringbone FB Vest Collection (20 colors w/ long ties) • White “LaVida” 4B by After Six Cash or trade. Email me for quantities and pricing Bryon Hanawalt Tom’s Formalwear bryon@tomsformalwear.com   (405) 681-0309 office (405) 681-0365 fax Offered For Sale by Trish’s Formal Affair Oscar de la Renta Contour I 2Btn Coats All in Very Good Condition $25 a Coat or $20 each to take all! $15 backless vest with bow tie (if avail) $10 each set to take all! "Freedom" "Citi Lites" "Versailles" "Sunsets"(All Backless) various colors. Call for complete scales and further information: 985-543-0043 Ask for Trish Thank You So Much! Wanted to Buy: Elly's Formal Wear, Kihei, Maui, HI PERRY ELLIS AMERICA CHAMPAGNE TUXEDO!! We are in need of any and all sizes (both mens and boys) of the Perry Ellis America 2 button Notch Champagne Tuxedo. With matching pants and if possible, the tan Perry Ellis square toe shoes. We'd prefer in good condition and no damages. Please email info@ellysformalwear.com or terri@ellysformalwear.com if you have these items. Thank you! For Sale: Elly's Formal Wear in Kihei, Maui, HI We are looking to down size our inventory styles. We have the OSCAR DE LA RENTA RENAISSANCE I black 2 button Notch tuxedo coats available. We also have the AFTER SIX 4 BUTTON NOTCH black tuxedo coats. Please email for inventory sheets or sizes. Special wholesale rates and discounts if you buy all. Email info@ellysformalwear.com or terri@ellysformalwear.com   Thank you! For Sale Tuxedos By Lee Style # if coats Price Condition Black mandarin waist 30 coats $400 Good Black Claiborne citiscape 37” 3 button 45 coats $900 Good White Claiborne Notch 3 button 50 coats $400 Poor White Claiborne Notch 5 button 65 coats $900 Good White Claiborne Notch 36” 5 button 45 coats $600 Ok White Lord West Notch Tail 30 coats $600 OK White pants to match above coats 40 pants $400 OK All above whites are c-itoh material Have some colors available in the Raffinati shirts. Call for price. Buyer pays for shipping. Questions or to order contact Lee at Tuxedos by Lee tuxbylee@comcast.net or 801.916.3077 Bunny Tuxedo offers For Sale: Tuxedos & matching accessories: Black Double Breasted Jackets (shawl & notch) Silver Spirit Jackets, Tail coats, pants, cummerbunds and bow ties White Avante Shawl Double Breasted Jackets & Tail Coats White Toulon Jackets & Tail Coats White Shantung Dinner Jackets Vest and Tie collections: Celebrity Paisley full back vest, bow ties, and cravats in Black, White, Silver, Champagne, Sage, Heather, & Desert Blue Fusion full back vest and bow ties (these are the original Fusion vests with the square pattern, not solid like the current fusion styles) in Black, White, Silver, Asphalt , & Red Double take full back and backless vest and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Black & White, Sunlight, Taupe, Red, Ocean Blue, Plum, & Hunter Phaze full back vest and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Platinum, Gold, Burgundy, & Eggplant Silhouette high cut vests and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Black & White (Silver), Gold, Hunter, Burgundy, Navy Renesance Paisley vests and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Red, Silver & Gold, Burgundy & Gold, Navy & Gold, Hunter & Gold, Purple & Gold Genesis Paisley low cut vests in Black, White, White w/ Black trim, Black & White, Charcoal, Kelly Green, Royal Blue, Azalea, Peach, Purple, & Teal All Styles can be viewed at http://www.bunnytuxedos.com/html/discontinued.html   Thanks, Stacey Nelson Bunny Tuxedos 3956 30th Street SW Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 538-1760 www.bunnytuxedos.com   customerservice@bunnytuxedos.com  Wanted to Buy: We need Black Peak Tails in all sizes 100 percent wool and the designer name is not important. They can email me at asbrocca4@aol.com or call anytime at 602 299-1743 or 602 957-0089 and ask for Rose or Angelo Elegant Penguin has the following items for sale. Store operators can contact Israel Wiggins for information and purchase: Israel Wiggins Elegant Penguin 363 Meridian Ave. San Jose, CA 95126 408-294-3311 J&L Formalwear is looking to buy: WANTED TO BUY -- IVORY 2 BUTTON NOTCH JACKETS-- FWI LOOKING FOR FULL RUN OFFERED FOR SALE -- IYORY LORD WEST SHAWL TAILS --1BUTTON SHAWLS GOOD RUNS OF BOTH ALSO HAVE MATCHING PANTS CALL SAL 504-340-4544 J&L FORMAL Wanted to Buy Merlo Formal Rentals and Sales is looking to buy: I’m looking to buy some Lord West Crown Collection Subtle Stripe pants in good condition. Rick Merlo Merlo Formal Rentals and Sales rcmerlo@merloformals.com Offered For Sale: Class Act Tuxedo & Bridal offers for sale: I have available New White Tail Coats (Notch). Call for size range and price. Sal Class Act Tuxedo & Bridal 26459 Ynez Rd Temecula, Ca (951) 296-5885 Offered for Sale Ducky’s Formal Wear Moline offers for sale Chaps 2 Btn Peak Essex 54 coats size Boys 4 to 52 Long and 40-46 XL Take all at $10 each Black AVALON 22 coats in great shape Take all at $25 a piece Also Claiborne Citiscapes 3 Button Notch 82 coats sizes 4-62 $10 each if take all. Call for exact scales 309-797-9889 Looking to Buy Ducky’s Formal Wear Needs Wholesale Backup or Inventory to Purchase Lord West’s Chaps 3 Button Charcoal Barrington. Looking for wholesale backup or inventory to purchase. Please contact Steve or Cathy at Ducky’s Formal Wear Moline, IL 309-797-9889 Offered For Sale Citilights vest w/ bow and 4-hand. Wide range of sizes full back Small-2xl and FA boys and cadets.16 colors approx 400. $4.00 each or best offer. Call Danette at Tuxedo Gallery 509-455 5551. Looking to buy: • “Starwood” by Ralph Lauren - coat and pants • “Concord” By Calvin Klein - coat and pants Looking to sell: • Black FUBU Shadow Stripe 4B coats • Black “X.S.” coats by After Six • Black 4B “Luna” by Andrew Fezza • Black “Southbridge” by Perry Ellis • Black “Crossroads” 4B by Chaps RL • Black 4B Notch by After Six • Black “Eiffel” 3B by Andrew Fezza • Freedom FB Vest Collection (17 colors w/ long ties) • Herringbone FB Vest Collection (20 colors w/ long ties) • White “LaVida” 4B by After Six Cash or trade. Email me for quantities and pricing Bryon Hanawalt Tom’s Formalwear bryon@tomsformalwear.com   (405) 681-0309 office (405) 681-0365 fax Offered For Sale by Trish’s Formal Affair Oscar de la Renta Contour I 2Btn Coats All in Very Good Condition $25 a Coat or $20 each to take all! $15 backless vest with bow tie (if avail) $10 each set to take all! "Freedom" "Citi Lites" "Versailles" "Sunsets"(All Backless) various colors. Call for complete scales and further information: 985-543-0043 Ask for Trish Thank You So Much! Wanted to Buy: Elly's Formal Wear, Kihei, Maui, HI PERRY ELLIS AMERICA CHAMPAGNE TUXEDO!! We are in need of any and all sizes (both mens and boys) of the Perry Ellis America 2 button Notch Champagne Tuxedo. With matching pants and if possible, the tan Perry Ellis square toe shoes. We'd prefer in good condition and no damages. Please email info@ellysformalwear.com or terri@ellysformalwear.com if you have these items. Thank you! For Sale: Elly's Formal Wear in Kihei, Maui, HI We are looking to down size our inventory styles. We have the OSCAR DE LA RENTA RENAISSANCE I black 2 button Notch tuxedo coats available. We also have the AFTER SIX 4 BUTTON NOTCH black tuxedo coats. Please email for inventory sheets or sizes. Special wholesale rates and discounts if you buy all. Email info@ellysformalwear.com or terri@ellysformalwear.com   Thank you! For Sale Tuxedos By Lee Style # if coats Price Condition Black mandarin waist 30 coats $400 Good Black Claiborne citiscape 37” 3 button 45 coats $900 Good White Claiborne Notch 3 button 50 coats $400 Poor White Claiborne Notch 5 button 65 coats $900 Good White Claiborne Notch 36” 5 button 45 coats $600 Ok White Lord West Notch Tail 30 coats $600 OK White pants to match above coats 40 pants $400 OK All above whites are c-itoh material Have some colors available in the Raffinati shirts. Call for price. Buyer pays for shipping. Questions or to order contact Lee at Tuxedos by Lee tuxbylee@comcast.net or 801.916.3077 Bunny Tuxedo offers For Sale: Tuxedos & matching accessories: Black Double Breasted Jackets (shawl & notch) Silver Spirit Jackets, Tail coats, pants, cummerbunds and bow ties White Avante Shawl Double Breasted Jackets & Tail Coats White Toulon Jackets & Tail Coats White Shantung Dinner Jackets Vest and Tie collections: Celebrity Paisley full back vest, bow ties, and cravats in Black, White, Silver, Champagne, Sage, Heather, & Desert Blue Fusion full back vest and bow ties (these are the original Fusion vests with the square pattern, not solid like the current fusion styles) in Black, White, Silver, Asphalt , & Red Double take full back and backless vest and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Black & White, Sunlight, Taupe, Red, Ocean Blue, Plum, & Hunter Phaze full back vest and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Platinum, Gold, Burgundy, & Eggplant Silhouette high cut vests and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Black & White (Silver), Gold, Hunter, Burgundy, Navy Renesance Paisley vests and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Red, Silver & Gold, Burgundy & Gold, Navy & Gold, Hunter & Gold, Purple & Gold Genesis Paisley low cut vests in Black, White, White w/ Black trim, Black & White, Charcoal, Kelly Green, Royal Blue, Azalea, Peach, Purple, & Teal All Styles can be viewed at http://www.bunnytuxedos.com/html/discontinued.html   Thanks, Stacey Nelson Bunny Tuxedos 3956 30th Street SW Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 538-1760 www.bunnytuxedos.com   customerservice@bunnytuxedos.com  Wanted to Buy: We need Black Peak Tails in all sizes 100 percent wool and the designer name is not important. They can email me at asbrocca4@aol.com or call anytime at 602 299-1743 or 602 957-0089 and ask for Rose or Angelo Elegant Penguin has the following items for sale. Store operators can contact Israel Wiggins for information and purchase: Israel Wiggins Elegant Penguin 363 Meridian Ave. San Jose, CA 95126 408-294-3311 J&L Formalwear is looking to buy: WANTED TO BUY -- IVORY 2 BUTTON NOTCH JACKETS-- FWI LOOKING FOR FULL RUN OFFERED FOR SALE -- IYORY LORD WEST SHAWL TAILS --1BUTTON SHAWLS GOOD RUNS OF BOTH ALSO HAVE MATCHING PANTS CALL SAL 504-340-4544 J&L FORMAL Wanted to Buy Merlo Formal Rentals and Sales is looking to buy: I’m looking to buy some Lord West Crown Collection Subtle Stripe pants in good condition. Rick Merlo Merlo Formal Rentals and Sales rcmerlo@merloformals.com Offered For Sale: Class Act Tuxedo & Bridal offers for sale: I have available New White Tail Coats (Notch). Call for size range and price. Sal Class Act Tuxedo & Bridal 26459 Ynez Rd Temecula, Ca (951) 296-5885

Thoughts for the Weeks Ahead

"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly." ~Buddha~ "Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude." ~Denis Waitley~ "The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly." ~Buddha~ "Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude." ~Denis Waitley~

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The opinions expressed by the authors do not reflect necessarily of the Association of  International Formalwear, its officials, directors or personnel. Each author is the unique person in charge of his content. The opinions expressed by the authors do not reflect necessarily of the Association of  International Formalwear, its officials, directors or personnel. Each author is the unique person in charge of his content.

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