In terms of the initial amount you spend, hiring will usually be cheaper than purchasing a comparable-quality wedding suit.

But price and value aren’t quite the same thing. If you hire a suit for £150 and wear it once, your cost per wear is £150.

If you purchase a £500 suit and wear it to your wedding plus nine other occasions, the theoretical cost per wear falls significantly.

Hire usually costs less initially, while buying may offer better long-term value if you’re likely to wear the suit again.