Prom and Formal Dance Suits in Singapore

Prom and formal dance suits

A prom is often the first formal evening in a young man's life. A black tuxedo is the classic, but a sharp black, navy or charcoal 3-piece suit also looks the part. Choose a bow tie for a more formal feel.

How to choose a prom suit or tuxedo in Singapore

A prom is often the first formal evening of a young man's life, and it deserves a proper outfit. The classic choice is a black tuxedo with a white shirt and black bow tie. A sharp black, midnight navy or charcoal 3-piece suit with a bow tie is a modern alternative that you can wear again.

Fit is more important than label. Young men are often still growing, so try several sizes, and choose one that fits the shoulders and chest properly instead of buying for the future.

Tuxedo, suit or something different

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Matching your date

Coordinate rather than match. Ask your date for her dress colour and choose a bow tie, tie or pocket square that complements it. A black suit with a bow tie in her accent colour is simple and effective.

Prom outfit checklist

Everything you need.

• -Tuxedo or dark 3-piece suit, steamed.
• -White dress shirt ($29).
• -Bow tie ($19) or tie.
• -Polished black shoes and a belt.
• -Pocket square, optional boutonniere.
• -A fresh haircut a few days before.

Prom budget with our prices

A complete 3-piece suit is $178, a white dress shirt is $29 and a bow tie is $19, so a full prom outfit is $226. Because you buy rather than rent, you keep the suit for graduation, interviews and weddings later.

A parent's guide to prom suits

If you are buying for a son, focus on fit now rather than room to grow: shoulders and chest should fit properly, sleeves should end at the wrist and trousers can be hemmed. Book a fitting together so he can try sizes and choose what he likes; a suit he feels confident in is worth more than one that is merely correct.

Complete 3-piece suits are $178, and because the suit is purchased rather than rented, he can wear it to graduation, interviews and weddings later.

Prom fit for younger builds

Younger men are often slimmer and still developing. Slim fit usually suits, but check that the jacket does not look boxy and that the trousers are not too long. A properly fitted suit makes an eighteen-year-old look polished; an oversized one makes him look younger.

A prom timeline

Plan like this.

1. 1.Six weeks before: choose between tuxedo and suit; agree the date's colours.
2. 2.Four weeks before: book a fitting and buy.
3. 3.Two weeks before: arrange alterations and buy accessories.
4. 4.One week before: try the full outfit.
5. 5.The day before: steam and polish.

Prom outfit budget

Using Suit Archive prices:

Common prom outfit mistakes

Avoid these.

• -Choosing a trendy colour that cannot be reused.
• -Wearing sneakers with a tuxedo.
• -Leaving the tie or bow tie to the last minute without practice.
• -A jacket that is too big because it was bought to grow into.