Prom Tuxedos & Suits (2024)

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Is a suit or tux better for prom? ›

Suit or Tux

There are no rules on whether you should wear a suit or tuxedo to prom; really, the decision lies on what look you're going for. Suits are modern, easy to accessorize, and can always be reworn on other occasions! Tuxedos are more elegant, characterized by satin details and a classic, vintage appeal.

A prom suit is ideal if you want a smart and modern look on the big night. Choose either a 2- or 3-piece suit (a waistcoat being the third piece), and what colour and cut you want: either skinny, slim or tailored. You can go for colour, texture or even a classic black prom suit, depending on your taste.

Renting your suit or tuxedo for prom from a local store has advantages over buying new ones. Renting a tuxedo to go to Prom will cost you between $80 and $130, with most spending about $150. A standard tuxedo rental package includes pants, a shirt, coat, vest, shoes, and cufflinks.

Classic Prom Suit Ideas

Unless your prom has a black tie dress code (learn more about that here), you'll still look formal enough for prom if you wear the right suit. While everyone else goes big with a tux, a suit can make a low-key, timeless statement. A blue suit (or navy, or grey) is a great base for accessories.

A rented suit for prom can save money if you plan on only wearing a suit once in your life. When it comes down to the numbers, the average cost of a prom suit rental is $100-200.

It is always advisable to plan ahead and give yourself a few months to select your tuxedo or suit, and any color swatches. Aim to try on your outfit at least two weeks before your event to get the right fit and allow for any necessary adjustments.

If you're expecting average prom dress prices to hover around $350-500, we have options for you, too.

The costs of prom dresses have risen over the last decade with now the average girl spending around $300-600 on the perfect dress. The average cost of a prom dress in 2016 was roughly around $300 but now more companies are charging more than ever for prom dresses.

Tuxedo: A timeless black tuxedo jacket and trousers exude sophistication and elegance. Shirt: Crisp white dress shirt for a polished appearance. Bow-Tie: Black bow tie for a traditional touch. Accessories: Add a pop of color with a vibrant pocket square and sleek cufflinks.

Many businesses will book up so plan as far in advance as possible. We recommend choosing your prom tuxedo or suit at least 2 weeks in advance, if not earlier. Consider how you'll split up costs, who your prom group will be, schedule photos all of the parents. Also plan your prom looks.

What color tux should I get for prom? ›

Stay away from colorful tuxedos that would clash and instead choose a gray tuxedo. As the saying goes, “Light colors set off dark colors; dark colors set off light ones.” Gray tuxedos are the perfect choice for prom.

Tuxedos are usually made with premium fabrics such as satin or silk. The most expensive tuxedos use satin made of silk fibers. Silk is a luxury fabric that is used in high-end fashion garments. While you can find less expensive (and less luxurious) fabrics such as polyester, these fabrics are not as common in tuxedos.

o Prom attire should reflect more a formal family occasion (like a wedding) rather than a night on the town or at a dance club. o Dresses that are too revealing, are skin tight or form-fitting, expose midriffs or cleavage, or are too short in length are not appropriate.

Unless your prom has a strict dress code, you'll have the choice between wearing a suit and a tuxedo. So what's the deal – they're both pretty smart, right? Yes, but put simply, one is more formal than the other. The main difference is satin: tuxedo jackets have it and suit jackets generally don't.

Among the top prom trends of 2024, the emergence of bold colors stands out. This year is all about embracing vibrant shades like rich emerald green suits or velvet dinner jackets, for a striking statement on prom night.

Tuxedos will be worn to black tie events like charity balls and high end weddings, while suits can be worn to less formal, daily events like meetings, birthday parties, and dates.

Both are great options. If the invitation says black tie attire is required: you can never go wrong with a tuxedo. If the invitation says black tie attire optional: feel free to choose whatever you prefer.