How to Customize Prom Tuxedos & Shoes
On prom night, teens get dressed to the nines and celebrate the end of the school year. Both guys and girls want to look their best and stand out from the pack. There are several ways to customize prom tuxedos and shoes so that you can express your personal style.
Customizing prom tuxedos
- Consider a vintage tuxedo. Thrift stores are rife with tuxedos from the 70s and 80s. You can find a truly one-of-a-kind tuxedo in thrift store. Just be sure to launder it before you wear it.
- Deviate from the norm in your shirt selection. While crisp white shirts are the traditional choice for prom, you have an abundance of options. You can evoke vintage style by wearing a ruffled shirt in a pastel color. Or, you can pick a brightly colored shirt for a bold statement. Also, consider skipping the usual black bowtie and wearing a trendy skinny tie with a tie clip instead.
- Select unique cuff links for your French cuff shirt. You can find cuff links that look like Lego pieces or video game controllers. You can also find cuff links with your favorite sports team's logo. Etsy is a good place to search online for fun cuff links.
- Talk with your date about your boutonniere if you want something different from the customary red rose. Nowadays, you can find boutonnieres that incorporate feathers or even action figures. Encourage your date to get creative with your boutonniere design.
Customizing prom shoes
- Try on your tuxedo with a variety of shoes. You do not have to wear shiny black dress shoes. Saddle shoes or creepers can add edgy style while staying formal.
- Dress for comfort in brightly colored athletic sneakers or Converse sneakers with brightly colored laces. Keep in mind, however, that you should talk with your date about her prom dress color so that you coordinate.