Coordinate with date, dress like yourself
Formal dress for guys isn't nearly as complicated as it is for girls.
But there are some guidelines for finding your prom groove.
Stick to your signature look
The need to sport a suit does not mean you have to change your whole look. There's an endless amount of ways to let your try style shine through your tux. Things to think about when considering your prom night outfit: jacket length, color, and, of course, what you choose to wear underneath (oxford, vest, tie).
Coordinate with your date
Before you even consider your tuxedo options, check with you’re date about the color and material of her dress and if she has any preferences on your tux style (you would be surprised at the fashion advice your girl has to give!). A coordinating cummerbund or tie adds a very cool touch to your whole prom look; plus your date will be thrilled.
Don't be afraid of trendy
It isn't good to go completely trendy (powder blue polyester suits from the '70s do not make good memories).
But try these small, trendy details:
Smooth cufflinks or a funky lapel trim.
Bow ties are the traditional choice, but regular neckties look sharp as well.
A vest always looks good, but a cummerbund adds a classy touch.
Take a cue from celebrity red-carpet style and don a monochromatic (all one color) look or add an unexpected splash of color.
Little details do count
You may not think that things like your hair, cologne, or accessories (Guys? Wearing accessories?) matter too much, but they really make or break your entire look.
Add polish with these details:
Have your hair trimmed a week before prom and try styling it a few different ways to see what you like best.
Lightly splash on a favorite cologne (I recommend Armani Mania and Polo Ralph Lauren).
Accessories that add polish to consider: cufflinks, hats jewelry (watches, necklaces, etc.) and don't forget the shoes (make sure they are shined, with no scuffs on the heels)!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
PROM TIPS
That Calvin Klein prom suit sure looks tempting, but first read your tips on buying a prom suit! You have some decisions to make. You know the Calvin Klein looks 'the business' a handsome, two buttoned tuxedo maybe, with satiny lapels, you can probably afford to hire something like it even if you can't afford the real thing, but here's decision number one. Are you going to rent or buy and how do you decide?
Well guys, it might seem like there's a lot of issues to consider on this one, but there aren't. Let's face it, your prom date must decide! You invested a lot of time and effort into asking her to the prom and complimenting her and now you have a beautiful date. Make no mistake, she has invested everything she's got into this one crucial night of glamour and she's going to want a smart prom date to match! Her hair will be glossy, her teeth pearly white, her make-up flawless, her prom dress expensive, her jewellery classy and her purse, accessories and shoes co-ordinated perfectly. She wants your presentation to be the same, a smart handsome foil to her beauty, so the top tip has to be, to be guided by her.
Buy your prom suit if you honestly think you will have occasion to wear it again. But bear in mind that the sort of dressy suit you will wear to a prom is not the same sort of suit you will wear to a job interview, or even to a graduation. If you intend to aim for the top in your career and attend glitzy events, high-class weddings or the college ball, a Calvin Klein type investment may be worth it.
If this special prom night is important to you and you really want to shine without breaking the bank, consider hiring a designer-type classic tuxedo. You may feel that it will be a few long years before you are ready to invest this type of effort into an event again and that the cost of buying can't be justified until graduation. That's fine - you can still look gorgeous in up to the minute designer fashion if you use a classy formal hire outlet. Your prom date will hug you for it, too. Top tip here - get your order in early and do your designer research first.
One important tip is to think in advance how you will care for your formal hire prom suit. If your plan is to 'let your hair down' and party with friends rather than attend to a special lady all evening, then you run the risk of ruining the suit, perhaps with beer, smoke or dubious illness spills. You will risk paying a heavy expensive penalty on the deposit. If on the other hand, you will be concentrating on courteously socialising with the classy girl you are honoured to have acompany you - and her glamorous friends, they will understand. Hopefully, you will get lots of compliments from them, have your picture taken and receive lots of advice about the suit!
No doubt they will watch where you sit, advise you to keep the hanger and packaging in tact and handy, keep a clothes brush close by and hide a couple of clean kerchiefs in the pockets ready to dab any light spills with plain cold water. The lucky guy who is the centre of attention in his sharp two-buttoned designer look suit will also probably get a stray hair or crumb brushed from his lapel from time to time throughout the evening! And he will have lots of great memories!
Well guys, it might seem like there's a lot of issues to consider on this one, but there aren't. Let's face it, your prom date must decide! You invested a lot of time and effort into asking her to the prom and complimenting her and now you have a beautiful date. Make no mistake, she has invested everything she's got into this one crucial night of glamour and she's going to want a smart prom date to match! Her hair will be glossy, her teeth pearly white, her make-up flawless, her prom dress expensive, her jewellery classy and her purse, accessories and shoes co-ordinated perfectly. She wants your presentation to be the same, a smart handsome foil to her beauty, so the top tip has to be, to be guided by her.
Buy your prom suit if you honestly think you will have occasion to wear it again. But bear in mind that the sort of dressy suit you will wear to a prom is not the same sort of suit you will wear to a job interview, or even to a graduation. If you intend to aim for the top in your career and attend glitzy events, high-class weddings or the college ball, a Calvin Klein type investment may be worth it.
If this special prom night is important to you and you really want to shine without breaking the bank, consider hiring a designer-type classic tuxedo. You may feel that it will be a few long years before you are ready to invest this type of effort into an event again and that the cost of buying can't be justified until graduation. That's fine - you can still look gorgeous in up to the minute designer fashion if you use a classy formal hire outlet. Your prom date will hug you for it, too. Top tip here - get your order in early and do your designer research first.
One important tip is to think in advance how you will care for your formal hire prom suit. If your plan is to 'let your hair down' and party with friends rather than attend to a special lady all evening, then you run the risk of ruining the suit, perhaps with beer, smoke or dubious illness spills. You will risk paying a heavy expensive penalty on the deposit. If on the other hand, you will be concentrating on courteously socialising with the classy girl you are honoured to have acompany you - and her glamorous friends, they will understand. Hopefully, you will get lots of compliments from them, have your picture taken and receive lots of advice about the suit!
No doubt they will watch where you sit, advise you to keep the hanger and packaging in tact and handy, keep a clothes brush close by and hide a couple of clean kerchiefs in the pockets ready to dab any light spills with plain cold water. The lucky guy who is the centre of attention in his sharp two-buttoned designer look suit will also probably get a stray hair or crumb brushed from his lapel from time to time throughout the evening! And he will have lots of great memories!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
SPORTS SHIRTS NOT DRESS SHIRTS
Just because a particular shirt may look like a dress shirt, that doesn't mean it is. Sport shirts have become increasing popular with the corporate casual dress code taking over the American work place. As a result, there are lots of shirts out there posing as dress shirts when they are really sport shirts. Allow me to clarify the difference between the two.
Sport shirts can be long or short sleeved, they can be made of cotton or polyester and everything in between, and they can be solid in color or have wild prints. Sport shirts are great because they can be worn with blazers, with jeans, under a v-neck sweater, etc. In general, they are versatile and allow guys to be expressive with prints and colors. However, they shouldn't be treated as a proper dress shirt.
So how do you know the difference between a dress shirt and sport shirt? The biggest difference between the two is the fit.Sport shirts are more loosely fitted while dress shirts are more tailored and meant to be worn with a tie and under a suit. Simply put, dress shirts should fit you like they were made for you. They also tend to be more expensive. Why is this you ask? Dress shirts have better construction, better detailing and are typically made of better quality cottons.
So how should your dress shirt fit? Here THREE helpful tips to follow when looking for your dress shirt.
1. Go to a men's store or reputable department store to get properly sized if you haven't already. Just ask a sales person, that is what they are there for.
2. Sleeve length should be about one inch below your wrist bone and allow about a quarter inch to be seen from the sleeve of you suit.
3. The shirt collar should fit snugly around your neck but allow you to put two fingers inside.
Sport shirts can be long or short sleeved, they can be made of cotton or polyester and everything in between, and they can be solid in color or have wild prints. Sport shirts are great because they can be worn with blazers, with jeans, under a v-neck sweater, etc. In general, they are versatile and allow guys to be expressive with prints and colors. However, they shouldn't be treated as a proper dress shirt.
So how do you know the difference between a dress shirt and sport shirt? The biggest difference between the two is the fit.Sport shirts are more loosely fitted while dress shirts are more tailored and meant to be worn with a tie and under a suit. Simply put, dress shirts should fit you like they were made for you. They also tend to be more expensive. Why is this you ask? Dress shirts have better construction, better detailing and are typically made of better quality cottons.
So how should your dress shirt fit? Here THREE helpful tips to follow when looking for your dress shirt.
1. Go to a men's store or reputable department store to get properly sized if you haven't already. Just ask a sales person, that is what they are there for.
2. Sleeve length should be about one inch below your wrist bone and allow about a quarter inch to be seen from the sleeve of you suit.
3. The shirt collar should fit snugly around your neck but allow you to put two fingers inside.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
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