How to dress a guy for prom?

With the onset of the time of graduation, the question arises of what to wear for such an occasion. It seems that girls have a huge choice, they always have something to wear. But the young men can only be content with a starched white shirt and black trousers. However, this is not quite true.

For boys, you can pick up an equally fashionable bow, sometimes even better than that of girls. Among the options: men's classic suit, tuxedo, jeans with a casual jacket. But no one will interfere with putting on a shirt with trousers in an interesting way. Below we will take a closer look at the listed outfits.

With a classic suit, not everything is as simple as it seems at first glance. You still need to be able to choose the right one. Now more and more guys prefer suits in order to look presentable and stylish. When choosing a suit, you need to be guided by the rule "size is everything", and there is not much difference which brand, or how much money was spent. If a classic suit doesn't fit perfectly, doesn't fit the proportions of the graduate, it's a bad suit. If you buy an outfit one size larger, then the shoulders of the jacket will fall down incorrectly, close in an accordion, and look unnatural.

The easiest way to check if a suit will fit is to press your shoulder against the wall. If there is extra fabric between the shoulder and the jacket, it is great. If the shoulder touches the wall earlier, then the suit is too tight. It is important that there is some freedom of movement, since at graduation the guys move a lot, sometimes they stay awake all night.

Sleeve length is also critical. The boy's shirt should look half a centimeter or a centimeter from the jacket. For prom, it is worth ordering a shirt from a tailor, since all people are anatomically different, asymmetrical, and one arm may be slightly longer than the other.

The sleeves of the jacket itself should end somewhere between the wrist and the middle of the thumb, the jacket itself should slightly cover the pelvis. In any other case, the suit will look ridiculous, which will ruin the impression of the graduate.

If we talk about trousers, then when buying, you need to immediately make sure that the waist is in the right place. It will not be difficult to verify this. The guy needs to place three fingers under the navel, the measured distance will give the waist line. Pants should not hang too much or go low. Ideal clothing will fit without a belt. Pants should follow the natural shape of your legs, but not be too loose or tight.

In terms of the length of the trousers, there are no strict rules, as with the jacket. You can choose trousers with a pleat, with a semi-pleat, in general, without a fold. According to the designers, the ideal length is somewhere between semi-layering and no crease.

Lapels, cuffs extending from the top buttons can be rectangular (classic), pointed (less formal, looks brighter, so it is most suitable for guys for prom), shawl (official).

Since a suit is a classic thing, it has a few more rules that you should adhere to, even if the prom is not quite formal, but more of an entertainment event.

It is worth paying attention to the buttons on the sleeves, there should not be too many of them. Interestingly, these details came from medicine. When surgeons had to run to the operating room, they simply unbuttoned these buttons and rolled up their sleeves slightly.

And you also need to think about the slot, the back of the suit. Surely guys are unlikely to pay attention to this detail, but it is also important. There are three types of them: without splines, with a single central slot and with two lateral splines. For graduation, the last option is recommended, since when sitting on a chair, the view from the back will be very neat, the back will not be remembered, and the freshness of the outfit will remain for the whole holiday.

It is best to choose some kind of versatile option for materials and color, so that you can wear this costume to other events later. A navy blue suit is perfect. But if it is already in stock, then you can experiment a little. For example, green, yellow, or red. At prom, cotton, linen suits are preferable, woolen suits should be avoided, as they will be hot in them.

It is not necessary to wear a shirt under a classic suit; you can take a matching T-shirt. Versatile white and black with a V-neck. This will help maintain the clean lines of the suit while still keeping it stylish.

Guys bypass this outfit, considering it the last century. However, a well-chosen tuxedo will stand out favorably from other prom looks. The tuxedo is distinguished by the fact that it always has a satin lapel, subulate or straight. In terms of color, it is usually dark blue, black, or white. White is perfect for the summer season, and this is exactly the time when celebrations for eleventh or ninth graders take place. Tuxedo companions are always plain trousers made from the same fabric. They can be with or without stripes.

For graduation, you can take the second option. Pair your tuxedo with a white cotton shirt. For the sake of experiment, you can take a shirt with a collar under a bow tie, it will look very unusual. The tuxedo must have cufflinks, this is an example of good form. This will make it look more spectacular. In addition, a black bow tie should be purchased to complete the look. Ideally, if there is an opportunity to buy a self-tying, but then you have to learn how to tie it.

Although a sash is often worn with a tuxedo, this accessory should still be avoided as it is a lot of hassle. In addition, it makes the image too heavy and obliges the owner to a certain demeanor. Better to take a belt. For a tuxedo, no frills patent leather shoes are preferred.

If the first two options are absolute classics, then this one is definitely youthful and modern. Jacket and jeans are a mixture of two styles. With this, the young man will feel confident in any situation. But you still need to be careful with him so as not to look clumsy against the background of your classmates.

A suit jacket cannot be worn with jeans for a very practical reason: if worn separately, there will be a noticeable difference with the pants. For prom jeans, a fitted jacket, slightly cropped, with one or two buttons, is ideal. Double-breasted will also look strange.

The rest of the choice when choosing a jacket should be guided by the above rules. Strict men's shirts are not needed; it is better to take fitted shirts. You can give preference to a jumper, a bright shirt with patterns. But the best option for prom is a T-shirt with a stylish print. In this case, ripped or frayed jeans are appropriate. Under this look, you can safely wear sneakers, loafers or moccasins.

The most common graduation option. It is often chosen for its convenience. Tuxedos and jackets look solid and interesting, but when dances and competitions begin, they are removed and then they rest on chairs without any attention from the owners. Perhaps this option is one of the most convenient.

White shirts with dark blue pants look perfect. But young men sometimes want something more exotic. Then you can take a burgundy shirt and mustard pants. A combination of red trousers and a white shirt with a colored pattern will look interesting. In general, there are no particular restrictions here. However, you should still think about the compatibility of shades. In shoes, it is not necessary to adhere to an exclusively classic style in the same way as with a casual outfit, there is a place for experimentation.

Of course, the first thing everyone will remember when thinking about men's accessories is a tie. It seems that there will be no problem with it. But there are a few rules to follow.

First of all, the tie should not be too short or too long. The optimal length is up to the line of the trousers. The color of the tie should match the palette of a suit or dress shirt.

An interesting accessory is a pocket square. It adds originality and color to the image of a young man. It can make a nice accent while staying in the same color scheme. The scarf can be folded into a crown or square.

Socks can be chosen in almost any color: pink, blue, red. However, they should only be visible when the boy is seated. You can even buy classic white, low socks, they perfectly match moccasins, the most common type of footwear for prom.

Depending on the image, you need to choose shoes. Shoes should be purchased for a classic suit. They can both emphasize the style and completely destroy the image. It is important that the shoes match the colors and are comfortable.

A very popular accessory is sunglasses. They should not be worn under a tuxedo, but they will look quite appropriate with other looks.

The best men's accessory of all time is a watch. You can give preference to a classic watch if it is a suit. It is better not to wear them for a tuxedo. But sports models will be quite appropriate with a casual.

As for the neckerchiefs, they can only be worn when choosing a casual look, since they will look funny with other options. The color of the scarf does not really matter, but still it is worth picking it up to match the T-shirt or jacket.

Quite a lot of tips have been listed above, but we will try to summarize them. Graduates of 11th and 9th grade should primarily focus on their own style. If a guy for 16 years has not worn a tuxedo before, then, most likely, he will be very uncomfortable, and he will think about it all evening. It is worth considering the image based on the venue of the prom. If it will be held in a festive atmosphere at a school or in a luxurious restaurant, then you should give preference to something classic, but if it will be held in a cafe or in a club, then a stylish casual is better. For a joke, you can wear paired suits. It is original if there is a girl in the doubles.

To make the image really stylish, you can't neglect the little things. The size of clothes, well-chosen colors, accessories are very important. A classic suit and tuxedo do not like experiments, but with jeans and a jacket you can come up with something really interesting. You can dress according to the examples already selected by the stylists. For example, wear a classic light gray check suit with a white shirt. Keep one top button open. Another beautiful outfit to go for prom is a combination of ripped jeans, a pink blazer, and a white shirt.