You need to be in formal wear on your prom night as it is a special night, even though you most likely prefer to go out in jeans and a t-shirt. There are few options when finding the right tuxedo. Unlike women who have their many colors and styles to choose from, us men have to make much harder decisions in order to look good.

For prom, the traditional attire for the male is a tuxedo, and if you’ve never worn one then choosing the one for you can be a little challenging. Choosing your tux is a hard task but will the right information you will be up and able to do it in no time. Tuxedos need to be fitted properly so prepare to be handled by a professional suit fitter. So this means that you’ll need to find either a tailor, a salesperson in a men’s department store or an employee in a rental shop. They’ll, first take your measurements and give you a pair of pants and jackets to try on. Tuxedos should be fitted well and move to your body shape.

It is not smart to actually buy the tux since you probably will never use it again but renting is the best option and most popular one. One night’s hire for the tux will cost around $90 deposit included. The great thing about renting it is that you can just return it uncleaned, that is probably why most people rent. After you’re all finished being measured this is the time to be concerned with the style of tux. You may notice that all tuxes look very similar, there are some variations. Making a choice between jackets is the most important decision you will be making. A suit jacket or sports coat should be how the tux is also fitted onto your frame.

If you wish to be more formal and different, then you can opt for a longer cut-away jacket or even tails. The classic notch lapel, the wide-peaked lapel and the tapered shawl lapel are all different types of lapel you can choose from. Try them on and with feel and look see which is best for you. After the jacket, consider the shirt and the tie and cummerbund. Of course, white is the most popular color for a tuxedo shirt. Most have pleats down the front for a more formal look or you can pick one without the pleats. This provides a clean look and may be more comfortable.  

The cummerbund fits over the waist of the pants and comes in one style. There are two choices for ties- bow and straight. There are many colors and styles to choose from although black is the most popular tie and cummerbund color. Mix the styles and colors up online to get your desired tuxedo.

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