*** Help, Prom on Wednesday ***

[madaboutshirt]

what's your budget like? How often will you be wearing it? If you are only 15, you are likely to grow out anything that you buy now. So you may want to hire your suit instead. But since its only a couple of days away, I'm not sure if you have enough time to shop around.

Also, don't just concentrate on shirts/tie/suit, a pair of good shoes is vital.

Good luck and have fun.

 

[7M33R]

Originally Posted by madaboutshirt

what's your budget like? How often will you be wearing it? If you are only 15, you are likely to grow out anything that you buy now. So you may want to hire your suit instead. But since its only a couple of days away, I'm not sure if you have enough time to shop around.

Also, don't just concentrate on shirts/tie/suit, a pair of good shoes is vital.

Good luck and have fun.

I have some good black shoes.

Well, my dad said that a £300-£350 suit is ok, but I said I don't want to waste money like that, since I am still growing.

And besides, I'll only wear it for weddings and this prom.

 

[7M33R]

Ok, I've researched into the difference between a Tux and suit, and now I realize I need a Tuxedo.

Ok, can you get charcoal Tuxedos?

 

[7M33R]

Originally Posted by 7M33R

Ok, I've researched into the difference between a Tux and suit, and now I realize I need a Tuxedo.

Ok, can you get charcoal Tuxedos?

At least I think that I need a Tux for proms and weddings.

 

[Zenny]

Originally Posted by 7M33R

Ok, I've researched into the difference between a Tux and suit, and now I realize I need a Tuxedo.

Ok, can you get charcoal Tuxedos?

A tuxedo is acceptable in black, or midnight blue. A charcoal tuxedo is just wrong.

 

[aKula]

I'd get a suit for versatility. Tuxedos are not traditionally worn at weddings in the UK. Please forget the idea of wearing a black shirt they look horrible. Shirts generally look better in lighter colours (white, blue, pink or with tasteful patterns).

 

[7M33R]

Originally Posted by Zenny

A tuxedo is acceptable in black, or midnight blue. A charcoal tuxedo is just wrong.

Yeah I just researched that. Ok, so if I go for tuxedo I get black, if I go for suit, I don't, right?

And then with the tux, white shirt, black tie, I'm thinking white tie could look pretty nice.

If I go suit, Charcoal suit, white shirt, black tie?

Oh, and I have this shirt... http://www.guideclothing.co.uk/ (The black and white one, it's among the first shirts to pop up)

It's an option, but of course what suit do you think would look good with it?

 

[7M33R]

Originally Posted by aKula

I'd get a suit for versatility. Tuxedos are not traditionally worn at weddings in the UK. Please forget the idea of wearing a black shirt they look horrible. Shirts generally look better in lighter colours (white, blue, pink or with tasteful patterns).
What do you think of the black and white patterned shirt I have, does it provide enough contrast for me to get away with it? Ok, suit it is then. Here is the shirt:

 

[7M33R]

Ok, so I've decided on charcoal suit, black tie and white shirt.

Should look good. Anyone disagree?

 

[Dr Huh?]

Ok, so I've decided on charcoal suit, black tie and white shirt. Should look good. Anyone disagree?

It sounds fine, but why not go with some more color? Is your prom requiring you to dress very formally? I remember at my prom guys were wearing suits with colored shirts. One guy sitting at my table wore a green suit. Unfortunately I was talked into buying a black suit, which I wore with a blue shirt and gold colored tie

. The problem with black suits is there are few occasions that call for a black suit. A navy or gray would be more versatile. Plus, I wouldn't expect to grow too much in the next few years. You look about 17, am I right? A suit should last you a few years.

 

[Zenny]

And show some cuff.

 

[deanayer]

Originally Posted by 7M33R

Ok, so I've decided on charcoal suit, black tie and white shirt.

Should look good. Anyone disagree?

We have a winner - shine all hell out of your shoes, get everything altered to fit. If the shoes are going to be bought new then wear them for a day or half a day before hand to break them in.

 

[aKula]

Sounds like you're on the right track. I personally wouldn't wear a solid black long tie though. Firstly it is rather boring and secondly it screams tuxedo replacement. Due to this it looks like the wearer is trying too hard to fit in, but due to the highly uniform nature of a tuxedo it ends up looking completely incongruent. So white dots on a black tie or something similar is better than a solid black.

Having said that I can see skinny solid black ties being pulled off in the right context and the right choice of clothes, though it'd be a very trendy look and difficult to pull off.

As for the shirt you posted above, it seems a little too casual for me to be worn with a suit and particularly with a tie.

I don't want to worry you too much. The important thing is to wear clothes you like and then enjoy yourself.

Finally I'd recommend a pocket square for your breast pocket as a final touch.

 

[7M33R]

Originally Posted by Dr Huh?

It sounds fine, but why not go with some more color? Is your prom requiring you to dress very formally? I remember at my prom guys were wearing suits with colored shirts. One guy sitting at my table wore a green suit. Unfortunately I was talked into buying a black suit, which I wore with a blue shirt and gold colored tie

. The problem with black suits is there are few occasions that call for a black suit. A navy or gray would be more versatile. Plus, I wouldn't expect to grow too much in the next few years. You look about 17, am I right? A suit should last you a few years.
I'm 15, so I should still be growing, right? Thanks for your help guys, maybe of I can I'll upload pics of what I've bought.

 

[wilhelm]

Originally Posted by 7M33R

Ok, so I've decided on charcoal suit, black tie and white shirt.

Should look good. Anyone disagree?

Perfect.

If your budget is £350, spend half of it on a decent pair of shoes. Something like this, perhaps:

(That one is from Loake, and costs £120.)

Then buy a cheap suit and get it tailored to fit you better. That will make the difference between this:

.. and this: