For the first time in 15 years, our somewhat frugal prez-to-be ordered a new tuxedo for his inaugural celebration, says The New York Times. President-elect Barack Obama purchased his new tuxedo from Hart Schaffner Marx, a menswear firm based in Chicago that uses union labor, according to the paper.
Inauguration Update: Obama Gets News Duds For D.C.
President-elect Barack Obama splurges for his big day