- A retro tuxedo makes you look like you just stepped out of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood movie. Use black tuxedo pants with a matching black tuxedo jacket. Add a classically tailored white button-up shirt and a gray or silver vest. The cuffs of the shirt should poke out from underneath the jacket. A matching gray bow tie completes the classic Hollywood look. For a twist, opt for a cummerbund instead of a bow tie.
- Consult with your prom date and bring the color of her dress into your own tuxedo. Even a small amount of color gives the tuxedo a fun look. Pick a cummerbund or tie that matches your date's dress. Tuck a handkerchief the same color as her dress in your tuxedo pocket. If you're going solo or have a fun-loving date, then consider using a pastel or bright colored tuxedo.
- When you visit the tuxedo rental shop, look at the funky accessories designed for tuxedos. Vests, cummerbunds and ties in unusual prints make a fun statement at your prom. Look for ones designed in prints using popular cartoon characters. The background colors in the accessories can highlight your date's dress without looking too matched.
- Tuxedos are far from your only option when it comes to prom attire. Consider using a dark suit instead of a traditional tux. Young Hollywood stars are turning up at red-carpet events in dark suits. The trick to making a dark suit work for a formal event is to use monochromatic colors. All accessories should match or complement the darkness of the suit. If you pick a black suit, then pair it with a white shirt and black tie.
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