Prom Night — What to Wear for Guys

Okay, so I’m done blogging about prom styles for girls. Now it’s time to focus on what guys should wear! This subject was requested by one of our faithful readers. Enjoy!

You might assume that since you’re going to prom that you should run out and rent a tuxedo, right? While that is a viable option, it’s not your only option. Furthermore, if you do rent a tux, you can always dress it up and individualize it to your personal taste.

First, kick off the ultra formal shiny shoes and replace them with your favorite Chuck Taylor Converse sneakers! To be safe, I suggest that you double check with your date before making such a bold move. There are pictures involved, afterall.

Second, find some cool cuff links to embellish your cuffs. Go for a little bling, if you like or find a cool geometric shapes or a color that matches your date’s dress. Cuff links can be as fun as you’d like and you don’t have to get pre-approval from your date. They won’t show up for the pictures, so your creative flair is safe for the up close and personal shots.

Third, lose the stuffy little bow tie. Would you ever wear one of these in your life otherwise? I don’t think so. It’s part of the tux, so you wear it, right? Anyway, you’re free to wear a silk tie of your choice — you can have fun here guys! If you hate ties, cut loose and go without. Yep, that’s what I said…go without a tie. Leave the top button or two open (don’t go too low, it’s not the ’70s) for a more relaxed look.

Finally, with your tux you have choices for a cummer bund or a vest. Either are perfectly acceptable. Choose one that matches and/or complements your date’s dress and your tie and you’re good to go!

If you decide to abandon the whole tux idea, it is perfectly acceptable to wear a traditional suit to prom. In fact, you have a lot more options if you go this route. Besides that, you’ll be out of high school soon so you can’t go wrong purchasing a suit. You’ll probably need one for interviews (school and job), public affairs, and dates. So why not invest the money now?!?

You can apply any of the alterations I mentioned above for a tux to a suit. Now you’re all set to customize your outfit to your liking. If you have questions, leave a comment here. I’ll be happy to help!

Happy Prom Searching/Shopping,
Payton