Clothing protects against the elements, conceals private anatomy, and helps distinguish scarecrows from bales of hay. Stand out with today's Groupon: for $30, you get $60 worth of clothing, footwear, rentals, and accessories at The Model Shop & Julia's Closet.

The formal-attire specialists at The Model Shop and its boutique nook, Julia's Closet, dress women and men for black-tie occasions, ranging from weddings to proms, as well as nights on the town and power lunches. Stroll in for a custom tuxedo fitting and walk away with a complete rental ($99–$150) to wear while strutting down the red carpet or infiltrating gangs of criminal penguins. Men can also put together a matching tie-and-hanky set ($29.95) combined with a neutral tuxedo shirt ($39.95). Julia's Closet stocks slightly more casual duds, such as jeans ($59+), flowing Point Zero summer tops for ladies, and a range of jewellery and baubles ($50+) to embellish wardrobes or to facilitate stylish games of ring toss.