Prom is coming up and that means that you need to be thinking of what to wear to the prom. Prom is one of the most special events in the life of a high school student and it can be very fun and entertaining. Prom attire and fashion basics are not just things a girl worries about anymore, it also affects the men. For a man, getting your prom attire ready does not take as long but it still takes some effort and thought to make the attire go together with the event. If you are a guy and are looking for some basic prom attire tips, you might want to think about some of these things.
Colors are very important for your 2010 prom attire and it is supposed to coordinate with your date’s dress. Ask the girl you are taking to the prom this year what colors she is going to be wearing. You want your prom attire to compliment the colors of your date’s dress. If you are a guy looking for a great prom attire tip then you should know to match your suit and jacket to the colors of your date’s outfit.
Coordinating your prom attire by taking your girl along with you is also a great prom tip for guys. Chances are your girl will have her colors and everything already picked out, so it is important to take her with you if you are going shopping for your prom attire. Your girl will be able to help you pick out complimentary colors as well as textures that will go well with what she will be wearing. As a guy looking for prom attire, you also want to go out shopping at least a month before prom so that you can have enough time to perform alterations to your suit or jacket if needed.
A jacket is also a must-have piece of attire for your prom and it must look good enough to wear. Some guys do not like wearing jacket and tie combination pieces but you must wear the jacket. The jacket must not be one you got out of your closet that used to belong to your dad, this jacket must fit you right. Make sure your prom jacket fits well and that the arm length is good and that your shoulders line up with the top of the jacket. The jacket does not have to come with your pants but it must match and look like a good outfit. Prom for guys can be confusing because they think you have to have the suit, tie and jacket but really the jacket is the most important part of the ensemble and it needs to look like it fits you. Also make sure that the jacket is ironed so there are no wrinkles in it and also make sure the buttons are all in good shape and make sure the collar is crisp.
If you are a guy thinking about the prom, then you might be thinking about getting a tie. If you are not normally a dress-up guy then you might think about renting a tuxedo instead of buying a tuxedo. Renting a tuxedo can be very efficient because you are not spending a lot of money for something you will only wear one time. If you want to get a tie or tuxedo you can visit your local renting stores where they offer special discounts for events such as the prom. You also want to make sure the tie or tuxedo matches the rest of your ensemble and that it fits properly. Renting a tie or tuxedo is a great way to make your look even more dressy and it saves you money compared to buying a tuxedo or tie from the store.
For a guy going to the prom your shoes might be one of the most important parts of your outfit. Your shoes should be dress shoes that are either black or brown and they should be free of any scuff marks or rips. The shoes on a guy during his prom must also be comfortable and fit well so that they do not irritate your foot. Your dress shoes should be well taken care of and should be shined or polished with weather-resistant oil so that if they get wet, they will not get ruined.
Pants are also an important part of the prom attire for a guy and they should be thought of as the finishing piece. Your pants should be something nice like Dockers-style pants that have a couple pockets but nothing fancy. Your pants should compliment your jacket as far as the color and style and the pants need to fit comfortably. Do not buy pants that are too big or too baggy, make sure they look nice and presentable. If you buy pants that are too long then you need to be sure to have them altered so that the bottom of the pants hit the top of your shoe. Do not walk around with pants that are too long or try to alter them by rolling the pant legs up some because this looks tacky. Your pants should also be in darker colors such as navy blue, black or brown and should be free of stains and rips.
Cuff-links are also an option if you are a guy looking for great prom attire this year. Cuff-links are optional because they only serve as a decoration at the end of your sleeves and have no real function. The cuff-links come in a variety of colors and materials such as gold and silver and can really make an outfit look more formal. Cuff-links can be found anywhere that sells formal attire for men and are a great way to dress your look up to the next level.
As for socks, a man should be thinking about dress socks for your prom attire that go with your ensemble. Dress socks are often in colors like black, brown and blue and depending on the colors of your outfit will determine the color of your dress socks. Dress socks should be the only kind of socks you wear to your prom because they are dressier than normal socks and they will help your shoes feel more comfortable. Dress socks can also come in a variety of shapes and textures so it is important to know what would compliment your specific outfit.
As a guy going to the prom, you also need to be the one to get the corsage. Now this is not really something that needs to be done but the corsage has become a traditional accessory to the prom. A corsage also comes in many different colors so you need to be thinking about the colors that are in your outfit as well as your date’s outfit so that it compliments the outfits.
A guy going to the prom also does need to spend a little bit of time on their hair. A girl spends hours and hours getting her hair ready just for everyday events, so you know the prom will double the amount of time a girl spends on her hair. As a guy, you should also care about how your hair looks and take some time to maybe put some gel or mousse into your hair to sleek it back or part it on a side. Your hair should look just as formal and dressy as the rest of your ensemble so you need to take time to make your hair look good. If you have long hair you should think about putting it back into a ponytail and then hide the end of it inside your shirt. As long as you take the time to comb your hair and make sure it looks somewhat professional, then you will be doing good and looking good at the same time.
