Help constructing a prom outfit...

[wingedace]

I've got my senior prom coming up, and last year prom was filled with solid colors on plain rental tuxedos. I'm looking to spice things up a bit, which shouldn't be too hard, but i was looking for some input. So far my only anchor is the color of my dates dress, which is a solid navy almost exactly this color:

I rented a nice two button tuxedo with a vest similar to this:

but with small dots of a lighter shade of blue instead of the inside of the check being a lighter shade. I'm willing to wear a plain white shirt, but i'd rather pattern it. The ps/hank i've decided to have blue tones in check/plaid like:

or maybe this one: http://www.us.thomaspink.com/fcp/pr...=affiliate&utm_campaign=2178999&utm_source=cj The tie i get depends on the shirt i get, so really what i'm asking for is suggestions on which ps/hank to get, and ideas on a shirt/tie combo to match. I'm also worried about having too many patterns going on if i don't get a solid white shirt.

 

[videocrew]

Oh boy, let's go easy on this kid, he's in high school.

That vest is not going to go over well here. It's not really classic, which is the look you're going for with a tuxedo. I think your best bet is to read www.blacktieguide.com and see how much you're willing to drink the kool-aid.

 

[Harold falcon]

That vest is heinous.

 

[wingedace]

Thats not the vest i picked, couldn't find it. But the color is similar yet mine is deeper blue closer to black.

And prom is hardly a true black tie event

 

[bringusingoodale]

Originally Posted by wingedace

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And prom is hardly a true black tie event

Kid has a point here.

I'd say as long as your tuxedo fits spot on (no sloppy long sleeves, no overly large shoulders, some definition in the waist etc) have fun with a little color. I even like the pocket square.

 

[noob in 89]

Ask your date. It's prom. Peer group is your most important concern.

 

[Mac]

Originally Posted by wingedace

And prom is hardly a true black tie event

Ha! Wait till you see me in two months.