Prom night is a night for guys as well as girls to fully impress the opposite sex through their fashion. Remember though that the woman's choice always comes first (like it or not!), and you will need to coordinate with her ensemble to look best. Men will usually dress in tuxedos for prom night, but being part of one of the best-dressed couples may not be quite as simple as you think. Prom is a fun, formal affair where you can get away with some things not considered appropriate for other black tie events, but if you don't coordinate with the lady on your arm, the whole look can be disastrous-not to mention your lady won't be very happy with you! Here are three tips to ensure your date and the rest of the prom attendees will be super impressed with your fashionable skills.
Tip #1: Wait & Watch
Knowing what your date will be wearing is the backbone to picking what will look best on you. Women will love that you are actually trying to make for a picture perfect couple, so don't be shy to ask her lots of questions. The color is one of the most important things you will need to know. Consider asking her to actually come with you to the rental shop with her dress to get the best match. Chances are you will not want to match your accent colors too exactly. That can be very dated and cheesy. You will want to be sure that the two of you are dressed as a couple though and that nothing you choose clashes with her colors. If you want to surprise her, see if you can talk to her mother about kidnapping the dress when you go shopping or even getting a color sample from the store she purchased the dress. You are sure to be well rewarded for the extra effort.
Tip #2: Choose the Right Tuxedo Rental Store
While you want to choose the rental store with the best prices for same items, don't just choose a store because it is cheap. A few extra dollars to get the highest quality tux in the perfect style and colors can make a huge difference in how great you look. If you can find a tuxedo rental store that specializes in helping you match to her dress, then go for it! Moms, sisters, and female best friends of yours or hers are also great resources to tap into to help you select the perfect ensemble.
Tip #3: Choose the Perfect Accessories
Great accessories will take a tuxedo from boring to brilliant. If you want the most classic and sophisticated look, stick with all black, white and silver. Make the details in the cut, style, and pattern the statement instead of choosing some crazy color. If you are a guy who loves to wear color, then be certain that you coordinate with your date's colors, but don't go with an exact match. Don't even just guess on color. If all you know is that your date's dress is blue, don't just randomly choose any blue for your bow tie or cummerbund. You are much better sticking with black or a color like silver that goes with everything than choosing a blue that clashes instead of coordinates.
