When Prom Tuxedos go Wrong

What has gotten into the heads of these young men?! These have got to be the ugliest prom tuxedos ever sewn in the history of humankind.

I’m suspecting that these guys are too much influenced with off-the-age movies; if not for Jurassic Park, then maybe Elvis Presley or the Night of the Living Dead. If these guys are trying to pull a Ghetto look, maybe it will look more like it if they add a big signboard in front that spells “Pathetic attempt to pull Ghetto”.

And to think that the traditional dinner jacket is usually made of black wool, without vents, with ribbed-silk or satin lapels, these guys go even a long way back than the traditional! I am wondering if this flopped-up scheme of a peaked lapel evening tailcoat or a shawl lapel reminiscent of a smoking jacket. Now I’m thinking, maybe all they need now is a white handkerchief worn in the breast pocket, a boutonniere in the buttonhole, dark blue or black overcoat, black gloves, and a white silk scarf to complete their great show. Whatever it is, it sure is hideous, only sticking true to the saying that the end does not justify the means!

The Right Tux for you

If there has to be a rule for tuxedos, then I am certain that it has to be that there is no substitute for a suit or tuxedo or suit that fits you well. Yes, this means that borrowing or dragging out tuxedos from god-knows-where is not the solution. Wearing a suit that fits right will make you feel more comfortable and will only cut down on your perspiration. Plus, the undeniable fact that you'll look great.

Apart from that, you can also go for the style that you choose to suit your body type. Usually, a double-breasted jacket looks best on someone who is slender and tall to medium height and build. The shoulders then can be padded more than normal and the waist taken in to a comfortable extent to make the body seem more muscular. Trousers also tend to look best when the legs are slightly fuller than normal. If you are tall and very muscular, then the shawl-collar tux is your best bet. Remember that your shirt cuffs should extend about an inch beyond the jacket sleeve. Take care to choose a tie that is just the right size for your face because if you have a wide face or thick neck a small tie can only make you look like you're being choked.