What should a guy wear to prom in 2019?

The first step into adulthood is how prom night is usually characterized. And most of the heroes of the event really want to live up to this loud postulate. They don't want to look like schoolboys. Their desire is to appear before teachers, peers and parents as men. What tools can be used to achieve this and is it worth doing? Find the answer in this article.

What style should a guy choose for prom?

Safe and successful style directions:

• evening;
• official;
• casual;
• a mixture of several proposed options.

The presence of street style elements is acceptable, but only as additional factors, bright strokes. In a young man’s graduation attire, this style should not be the dominant one. It is necessary to smooth out the effect of it with more discreet wardrobe items.

Fashion trends 2019

Among the trends was Blue colour. Choose any of its shades, you won’t miss it – they are all relevant.In addition, black, white, beige, mustard, cream, blue-black, metallic and khaki are held in high esteem. Well, for a velvety casual jacket, according to the couturier, in 2019 there is nothing better than crimson.

Fabrics are good, typically summer. Besides them, it deserves attention textured corduroy. The last option is relevant only for those who are not going to adhere to a more or less official dress code.

Suit cut preferably straight and tapered. If you stop at the latter, then try to correctly calculate your strength. A tight suit will be hotter than a looser suit. And in terms of jacket styles, there is complete freedom. Double-breasted in monochrome and classic single-breasted rule the roost.

In addition to the listed options, this season designers recommend wearing a typical English suit. However, he due to the cut it looks good only on thin and slender young people. It will be difficult for an overweight guy to choose something among 7/8 trousers, but suits with them are at the peak of popularity. If the issue with the figure is relevant for you, then you should definitely turn to solutions with a vertical narrow stripe. Moreover, the lines should be lighter than the main tone, and the shoes should be worn on bare feet (no socks needed).

When choosing shoes, take a closer look at thick-soled derbies, monks, slippers, oxfords and loafers. Each proposed option will be appropriate at prom, you just need to wear it with the right suit.

What to wear?

Consider the location of the unofficial part of the event and the duration of the celebration. Moreover, “chaining” yourself in the armor of officiality, in fact, with some exceptions, does not make sense.After 2-3 hours of celebration, the desire to look like an adult will disappear, you will want to relax, and the graduate will bring his appearance to his usual state. And all the “official stuff” will either be scattered in the corners of the restaurant and forgotten there, or will go into mom’s bag.

Classic suit

For your choice:

• two-piece suit;
• three-piece suit;
• a suit where the bottom does not match the color of the top (can be sold as a set or made up of individual wardrobe items);
• the tuxedo.

Each presented option has its own pitfalls. Thus, a two-piece suit requires the perfect fit of the trousers and jacket, but when buying a mass-produced product, there is a high probability that only one item will fit the figure: only the top or only the bottom. Because it makes sense to sew a suit to order and not have to worry about fitting the item, which initially did not take into account your parameters. This is reasonable, because not every trouser can be altered. The cut of the trousers is largely unadjustable.

Important! The length of the jacket is determined by the fit of the shoulders and the cuffs of the shirt. The latter should “peek out” from the sleeve by 1.5 cm. Well, if the shoulders are not positioned correctly, the jacket will puff up.

Also worth take into account the weather. Graduation takes place in the summer, therefore it is either warm or hot outside. How long can you walk in a jacket and will you have somewhere to put it during entertainment, or will it be given to your parents after the official part? In any case, you need to choose a top without lining (its absence will provide a better fit, reduce the weight of the item and make it wearable in hot weather) and carefully consider the issue with the shirt. She must be perfect.

Important! A black suit may seem overly formal, and besides, it is always hotter than clothes of other colors.Tweed will worsen the situation (it is unacceptable even in combination with a white or gray shade). The best fabrics for a summer suit: seersucker, linen, tropical wool, cotton, oxford. At the same time, keep in mind that pure linen wrinkles incredibly strongly, but its mixed variation is devoid of this drawback.

Worthy analogues of official black: shades of gray, blue, brown, beige and conservative prints. An example of the latter is a cell.

If a two-piece suit and a shirt fit perfectly, and the image as a whole is restrained, not burdened by a complex cut or cropped trousers, then a slight deviation in the form of the absence of a bow tie and tie is welcome. In this case, the shirt should be tucked into the trousers, and its collar can be unbuttoned. You should unfasten 1-3 buttons. The exact number depends on your build, masculinity and the overall mood of the outfit. But the safest option is the “golden mean” - 2 buttons. Three for some stylists is already too much, an overly frank and shocking step.

When you decide to wear a tie, buy a clip. This is not just a requirement of snobs or a rule of decency, it is a necessity. If you ignore the advice, then during movement, the same dances, the accessory will move from side to side, and at the table it will get in the way and protrude. When putting on the clamp, avoid extremes. It should not be located too high - this is both ugly and non-functional at the same time. However, even with a low placement, the clamp is of no use. Ideal option: fastening between the 3rd and 4th button.

Another method for determining the area suitable for clamping (this option is suitable if the buttons on a shirt are too close together):

• Tie a Tie;
• visually divide it into 3 parts;
• mark the place where the border between sections 2 and 3 lies;
• attach a clamp in this place.

Important! According to classical standards, the clip should be approximately ¼ shorter than the width of the tie. It is also necessary that the accessory matches the color and material of the belt buckle and cufflinks.

Myself the tie, when tied, should reach the top of the belt, but not fall below is the solution for a discreet suit. Casual style and some others allow you to experiment and wear shorter options.

The tuxedo

Now let's go back a little and look at the difficulties in handling a tuxedo. Similar wardrobe item appropriate, but only in the evening and at night. If you are a ninth-grader, then the official and festive parts of your graduation will definitely cover daytime hours. As a result, you won't look quite appropriate in a tuxedo. But if you want to surprise and transform into a true gentleman, then why not?

Other useful notes on tuxedos:

• the top and bottom must be sewn from the same fabric;
• trousers should not have cuffs or cuffs;
• For two years now, fashion industry gurus, with the help of Virgil Abloh, have been suggesting wearing slightly flared, rather than straight, trousers with a tuxedo;
• under a tuxedo with peak lapels, you need to wear a vest, and under a tuxedo with shawl lapels, you need to wear a sash;
• a tuxedo is not worn with a belt on trousers;
• a tuxedo requires a white shirt and nothing else;
• take black, classic, patent leather shoes (if you want to reduce the degree of formality, then neat Oxfords will do);
• if you take a velvety tuxedo, then take a closer look at the sleepers (Prince Albert combination);
• socks should be the same tone as the shoes (this also applies to a regular two-piece suit).

Important! You can wear leather loafers with a classic jacket or vest (penny loafers are especially good), but leave the velvety ones for a casual style.

Jeans with a casual jacket

Grab a navy blue blazer, it opens up lots of bottom options. You might even be able to look for jeans in some unusual color. For example, a calm pink shade. Complete the look with sneakers (try white ones), a fabric belt and a crisp white shirt. Another interesting set: a dark blue jacket with a lighter blue check, a light blue shirt, dark blue jeans, black loafers. The third combination worthy of attention: blue jacket, white jeans, blue shirt with white stripes, brown shoes, brown leather belt.

Important! Do not wear a jacket on a naked body. This is wrong even if you do not intend to unbutton it.

If you want to go further and risk appearing at a festive evening in a look with elements of street style, then take a closer look at rocker, cowboy or Cossack boots. In the latter you will hardly sweat: they do not go above the ankle and are very wide. And yes, such shoes were worn everywhere in the Wild West, and the temperature there is clearly higher than the average in Russia.

Don’t think that the Cossacks are a complete departure from officialdom. In fact, they look great with trousers or jeans (just not cropped or ripped ones), combined with a jacket, shirt, tie and vest. To make sure of this, make a total black onion. It will turn out incredibly courageous, not boring and at the same time elegant.

Important! To avoid being suddenly mistaken for a desert conqueror and a seasoned cowboy, thoroughly clean your Cossacks. There should be no dust on them.

A tie and vest are optional elements in this look.You can take them off and unbutton your shirt collar. At the same time, control yourself and don’t go overboard: You can unfasten 1-2 buttons, otherwise the resemblance to a daring saloon-goer and a Colt fan will reach its maximum.

Another suitable footwear is moccasins. By the way, they are now worn not only with jeans, but also with suits that are classic in cut, but not in color. For example, with gray ones. The most preferable decoration on such shoes is a buckle. It is unique and recognizable in moccasins, and world fashion gurus today attach it everywhere, even on clothes. If you want to be on trend, go to prom in shoes with such a decorative element.

Important! Moccasins and loafers can be worn with or without socks, but boat shoes can only be worn barefoot.

If you decide to show up at prom in jeans or trousers with turn-ups, then you just need to buy brogues. This is a worthy replacement for sneakers, which some mothers will look at with displeasure. But velvety sleepers should not be combined with jeans. Only Kanye West and his fans do this. Instead of these shoes, take slip-ons - a worthy solution for a casual look.

Shirt with trousers

The peculiarity of a white shirt lies in its conservatism. It needs to be tucked into trousers, and nothing else.. Do you think that your charisma and radiating masculinity can cope with a snow-white shirt coming out of your trousers, or even unbuttoned? Feel free to walk like this, but then don’t be surprised if you are considered not a graduate, but a homeless young man or a street musician.

A casual shirt can be left untucked. With this approach to the issue, look for trousers made of light summer fabric. Loafers will complete the look. Something more strict and official - the same derbies - are not recommended.Because of this, the unity of the ensemble will crack at the style level.

The highlight of the ensemble can be suspenders. They are an alternative to a belt, so choose one, don't wear everything at once.. But a tie, matched to match the suspenders, looks simply wonderful with this accessory. But you don’t have to follow this advice, especially if you decide to wear a tie with an extravagant color. But it is necessary to ensure that the width of the tie and suspenders match - these are the classic rules for wearing them together.

When choosing, pay attention for strap material. The element can break or complement the overall mood of the image. Leather straps are about a Wall Street shark, everything else is not. It would also be a good idea to contact a tailor and ask him to remove unnecessary belt loops from your trousers.

Advice from professionals

Notes and recommendations:

1. The reference size of a pocket square: 42 × 42 cm. However, some jacket manufacturers deviate from the classic norms and make the pocket for the scarf deeper. If you bought such a thing, then an accessory measuring 45 × 45 cm will help you. In any case do not try to put a scarf in a pocket that is not the right size for it. First, they purchase a jacket or suit, and then accessories for it. It doesn't work in reverse.
2. Recommendation for an eleventh grader: visit the resident barber a few hours before the event. A specialist who is familiar with your external data will provide the ideal image. To do this, he must know the length of hair recommended for you, its properties (for example, how quickly it becomes oily), as well as what exactly should be done with facial hair (sometimes light, properly shaped stubble is acceptable in young people, but not it suits everyone.In addition, you need to find a balance). No crazy experiments, only time-tested collaboration - this is what you need to be guided by and what you should strive for on the eve of “entry into adulthood.”
3. If your lifestyle is far from barbershops, and you’re not particularly keen on going to a regular hairdresser, and your hair allows you to do some styling, then buy yourself a gel. Just don't overdo it. Otherwise, you will start to look like Ronaldo with his indestructible stone hairstyle.
4. Want to wear a discreet watch with your suit? In this case, you need cufflinks. This rule is several hundred years old, but even today it is better not to break it.
5. The watch strap should be in harmony with the shoes. And in general, the watch should be worn not on a shirt or long sleeve, but on the hand.
6. The shirt fabric should not be see-through. This also applies to light summer white trousers.
7. Keep an eye on your underwear. Especially if you wear white trousers. Make sure they do not show through under different lighting intensities and different activities. The problem usually becomes noticeable when bending over, sitting, or in bright light.