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Prom Attire for Gentlemen, and Other Preparations
Alpine
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Senior prom is coming up in June and of course, it's a formal event. In fact, our prom's theme is James Bond (2007) so classy formalwear should be a given.
I'm looking for some advice as to what to do for it. This isn't a girl thread, likely going stag.
Firstly - Attire.
I want to look fucking good. Personally, I would like to buy a suit, but I don't quite have the money to split between that and school in the fall. So I'm stuck with renting as likely as not, and so if anyone has any tips on what to look for when renting a suit, which suit styles are chic right now, and if anyone has any advice about good shops within the Toronto area, that'd be great.
Secondly, transportation.
Limo, clearly. How much do these usually cost for a one way, hour long trip?
That's about it I guess.
I'm looking for some advice as to what to do for it. This isn't a girl thread, likely going stag.
Firstly - Attire.
I want to look fucking good. Personally, I would like to buy a suit, but I don't quite have the money to split between that and school in the fall. So I'm stuck with renting as likely as not, and so if anyone has any tips on what to look for when renting a suit, which suit styles are chic right now, and if anyone has any advice about good shops within the Toronto area, that'd be great.
Secondly, transportation.
Limo, clearly. How much do these usually cost for a one way, hour long trip?
That's about it I guess.
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I don't care what the theme is, a tux is much too formal for a prom. White tie events are reserved for weddings and banquets with royalty almost exlusivly.
As for suits, I've always been a fan of Gucci. They look very modern and European. I wear them to work, mostly, but they are not "work-attire" at all. They have thin, long lapels. Two-three buttons. Two vents.
Valentino is also has a nice style, I wear these mostly to nightclubs.
There's also Brooks Brothers, which is a coservative suit maker. They're well made, but are pretty bland in style, which is the point. These are usually for business meetings.
Armani is nice, but, like Brooks, they're too conservative to wear to dances.
And since I assume this will be pretty faux-formal, you'll want a three-piece, which means you'll need a vest. Vests come in a LARGE assortment of styles, the more buttons, the more formal, it usually the rule of thumb, but it's also highly dependant on taste.
Really what looks good on your depends entirely what body type you are. Personally I wear Armani styled suits with black as the base and dark pinstripes (my new suit is black with this electric blue pin stripes) Because I'm long and skinny and if I had a suit jacket to go with my pants that I am wearing now. (Black with reasonably heavy pure white pinstripes) I'd just look silly.
Second thing to consider, Bond rarely wears suits (he usually does once a movie and if you pay attention it's always the latest fashion at the the time, and even now the suits he wore in Goldeneye look dated) You want a Dinner Jacket (Don't ever, every call it a tux, that is quite different). Dinner Jackets are always look shit hot and rarely go out of style. Unfortunatly times you can actually wear Dinner Jackets are rare and aren't worth the purchase.
The best advice I can give you is go to a good rental place and no the following things if you are bringing a date.
What colour she will be wearing and whether she will be wearing gold or silver (silver is currently more in fashion) You can then highlight your clothes to match her.
Finally if it's a James Bond theme don't forget to buy a Fucking Laser Watch.
Oh what would be AWESOME (little chance you could find one but fucking try. See if you can get your rental car to be a DB5. That would be completely awesome, Bond style.
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You think so? At my highschool junior prom, almost all the guys were in tux's, only a few had suits. Maybe it's a regional difference, or times have changed, but this was only 6ish years ago.
Although, you're going to need a suit eventually, and I don't think you'd look out of place in one, so it's probably not a bad choice. I've never heard of renting a suit, so you're looking at spending at least a few hundred dollars. For comparison, my tux rental was under $100, I think.
It was my dream to pull this off, but my friend at the time was a little whipped and backed out on me.
Think of the fun!
Also, get a group of friends, and get a double-decker bus (if they're available in your area). We did this, and it was quite memorable. If you're going entirely alone, get a parent to rent a hummer for the night and roll up in that.
Also that pic's site doesn't allow remote hotlinking I guess.
So looking good may not get you particularly noticed, because the marginal increase in attractiveness from a good suit isn't going to be much when people A) are brand whores, and
Three of my favorite ways to stand out:
1) If you have a particular family tartan, rent a kilt.
2) Powder blue tuxes rock!!
3) Pick a style no one else is going to have. Me and my date found a vintage store that did formalwear so we had stuff from the '20s that was both elegant and distinct. Some anglo girls wore saris even and looked yummy.
It's hard to find a suit that hangs really well ready to wear- i recommend if you buy in the future getting a bespoke suit. If you're getting a limo, do you not plan on taking it back? Unless you plan on taking a girl back with you, I contend that your method of transportation is of secondary importance. You will not be spending the night in your vehicle, you will be spending it in your tux.
If you can pull off something "different" like anything other than a standard black tux, go for it. I knew guys who could and did and everyone thought it was pretty cool. For the rest of us, we just went to the tux rental place and picked something that didn't look stupid and let the person working there do the rest. They're used to highschool guys coming in with no clue what they need other than "a tux".
Of the four pictures posted above, the only one worth even considering would be the second one (the yellow really stands out). Alot of people are going to be wearing black + one colour and that's it and it'll look boring as hell. 'ooo another guy who looks just like everyone else'. Like Jimmy King said, you will be just another highschool guy who came in with no clue.
If you can pull off a white tux, that will look awesome (not everyone can -- but give it a whirl).
Red is a very powerful colour. Consider a red tie/vest.
Purple is a very rarely worn colour. I do not have much experience with purple except I know I remember when people wear purple.
Pink is considered 'brave', but everyone wears pink. Do not use pink.
Green is supposed to be the colour that our eye is most drawn to.
Depending on what you choose, two shades of the same colour can highlight each othe and really show you have an eye for 'looking good'.
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see this guy? I don't like the tux but.... it's different.
I'm going to agree with those who say that a tux is perfectly acceptable for a prom -- especially a James Bond Themed prom.
Also, a tuxedo does not mean white tie. It's black tie. White tie involves a tail-coat, a pique vest and a white bow tie, whereas black tie makes use of a tuxedo jacket, a vest or cummerbund, and a matching bow tie (often the cummerbund/vest and tie are black, but there's flexibility).
It's true that white tie is pretty much reserved for functions that royalty (or high-ranking non-royal dignitaries) will be attending, so you'll probably want to avoid that.
As for places to rent tuxes: A lot of people use Tuxedo Royale -- or at least, I've heard of it. There's one in Yorkdale, I think. There are a bunch of other places. A Google search for 'tuxedo rentals toronto' got me a list.
I really only planned on a one way limo trip cause I'll be spending the night at the hotel it's being held at, but I really do need to find a way home the next day.
Bring a condom.
Friends or not, you never know.
Have fun.
Satans..... hints.....
I don't believe it - I'm on my THIRD PS3, and my FIRST XBOX360. What the heck?
Tux: Sometimes the girl likes to match the guy, so ask your date what kind of dress/color she chose so you can match your tie and vest with it. Try not to go for a plain tie though. Example: I had a red dress, but instead of my date getting a plain red vest, and red tie, he got a tie with black stripes as well. It looked really snazzy.
Limo: All the limo places have different prices. Look in the phonebook for limo places, and call every one of them up to see which ones are cheaper by the hour.
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What styles are there to choose from?
Well, from my prom dress adventures in the Ottawa area this week, I can tell you that it seems short dresses are in - there is no shortage to them, and most stores carry them. Most are in darker colours but there is the occasional teal or pink if that's your thing. It looks like there is less of a focus on the long, traditional types, but long dresses still aren't too hard to find. However, don't expect to spend less than $100.00 on your dress, long or short... you'll be lucky to find a nice one under $150.
You should select the length and style of your dress based upon, well, your assets. A shorter dress will accentuate your legs; a tighter, fitted dress will be good if you have an hourglass shaped torso, etc. As for colour, black will look classy on anyone and is really in style this year, but if you're going for actual colours, try to choose one that won't clash with your skin tone...I'd suggest bringing a friend or two along with you when you go shopping, as they can tell you much better than I if the dress suits you; they may even point one out that you wouldn't have considered otherwise.
As for accessories, that will depend on your choice of dress and what part of you you would like to accentuate. If your dress is simple, you could spice it up a bit by wearing a really nice necklace of some sort, or you can just use some flashier make-up. If the dress is really elaborate or you're focusing on your make-up or hair, I'd suggest getting jewelry that won't pull attention away. You should also spend a decent amount on your shoes, unless you have a fairly long dress that will hide them, and most women will have a small purse or clutch to bring along as well - just remember to get these after purchasing the dress, of course.
Since you're in the Greater Toronto Area, you could always just go to a nearby mall to find dresses. Most women's clothing stores have prom dresses of some sort right now of varying colours and styles, and it will be easier for you to compare prices and ensure that you're getting a dress that you will really like wearing.
Mine was around $150-160, but some are known to go as high as 300 (
There are a whole bunch of styles. If you have a David's Bridal ( http://www.davidsprom.com/index.jsp ) near you, they always sell prom dresses. Infact, that's where I got mine, and a lot of them are really nice. You can always shop at boutiques too. And remember, if the dress is too long, you don't have to get a huge heel to compensate. You can always get it tailored. It'll be more money, but it's better than having an expensive dress drag on the floor, or you breaking your ankle from tripping from your 5 inch heels.
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