Prom Tuxedos

What to Wear to Prom

If this is your first time wearing a suit or tux, relax — you’re not alone. Think of your prom outfit like hitting “upgrade mode” on what you’d normally wear to a special event. Just pick the right jacket, pants, and accessories, and you’re instantly in prom shape.

You’ll choose between a few main options:

• Suit: A matching jacket and pants set. simple, clean, and easy to re-wear for graduation or interviews.
• Tuxedo: A dressier suit. The “lapel” (the folded part on the front of the jacket) usually has satin for a sharper look.
• Statement blazer: A bold jacket—floral, velvet, or bright colors—that you can pair with black pants.
• Accessories: Bow ties, ties, pocket squares, shoes, jewelry—these finish the outfit.

Prom Color Ideas to Think About

Color is where your outfit really comes alive. Some of the biggest trends right now are emerald green, burgundy, royal blue, black, white, and bold patterns. If your date already picked their outfit, you can match your tie, pocket square, or even your jacket to what they’re wearing so you both look synced without matching too hard. If you want to make color matching even easier, check out our Match The Dress color guide — it lets you browse suit and tux ideas based on your date’s dress color so you can lock in the perfect vibe together.

Prom Rental vs Purchase

Here’s the deal: renting sounds easy, but buying usually gives you a better experience. When you own your suit or tux, it’s brand-new, fits you better, and you can use it again for graduation or future events.

If you’re in the Los Angeles area, yes—we do offer rentals at our Santa Clarita store. Learn more here: Prom Tuxedos & Suits in Santa Clarita.

Quick Breakdown: Buy vs Rent for Prom

Category	Buy	Rent
Price	Often similar, but you get to keep it.	One-night only.
Fit	Can be tailored to you.	Generic and shared.
Timeline	Delivered early, plenty of time to adjust.	Picked up close to prom.
Condition	Fresh and clean.	Worn by many.
Style	You control the look.	Whatever’s left in your size.
Future Use	Great for graduation or interviews.	Returned right after.

Suit vs Tuxedo for Prom

Not sure which to choose? Here’s the easy breakdown so you can decide in seconds.

When to Choose a Tux

• Your prom is black-tie or on the fancier side.

• You want that red-carpet, movie-premiere vibe in your photos.

• You like bow ties and the shiny satin details on a tux.

When to Choose a Suit

• You want something versatile that you can re-wear after prom.

• Your prom doesn’t have a super strict dress code.

• You feel more yourself in a classic tie-and-jacket look.

Prom Guides You’ll Love

Need more inspiration? These guides walk you through color ideas, trends, must-have accessories, and full outfit breakdowns.

Prom Suit Guide: What To Wear To Prom For Guys

What To Wear To Prom: Best Prom Suits

Best Black Prom Suits & Tuxedos

Best Blue Prom Suits & Tuxedos

10 Prom Trends

Your Complete Guide to Prom Tuxedos

What This Collection Is

Our Prom Tuxedos collection is built for one thing—helping you show up as the best-dressed guy in the room without looking like you tried too hard. This lineup includes modern slim-fit tuxedos, sharp classic styles, bold colors, patterned jackets, and elevated options that photograph incredibly well. Every tuxedo is designed with clean lines, upgraded fabrics, and the right amount of detail so you stand out in every picture, every entrance, and every moment.

Why This Collection Matters

Prom style has evolved. Today’s promgoer wants something sharper than a rental and more stylish than what big-box stores offer. Perfect Tux curates prom tuxedos that give you more personality, more color options, and a better overall fit—so you’re not stuck with generic silhouettes worn by every other guy. This collection is designed to help you match your date, coordinate with friends, or build a look that’s uniquely yours. And because prom is a “one-night, all-eyes-on-you” event, these tuxedos are made to handle lights, cameras, and constant movement without losing shape.

How to Choose the Right Prom Tuxedo

Fit: Slim, Modern, or Classic

Slim Fit: Clean, tapered, and perfect for trend-forward prom looks—especially with bold jackets.
Modern Fit: Balanced, structured, and comfortable for dancing and photos.
Classic Fit: Timeless, roomier cuts that still look polished and confident.

Color & Style Selection

Black and navy are always strong choices, but prom is the place to experiment. Metallics, patterns, florals, and bold colors bring a new energy to the night. Explore options like flashy fancy prom tuxedos, burgundy prom tuxedos, or electrifying styles in blue prom tuxedos.

Fabric & Finish

Satin lapels, textured fabrics, jacquard patterns, and rich velvet finishes all bring dimension to your look. If you want something bold but still formal, take a look at our velvet prom suits & tuxedos or our statement lineup of paisley & floral tuxedos.

Body Type Considerations

• Broader builds look great in structured shoulders and wider lapels.
• Slimmer builds pair perfectly with tapered silhouettes and slimmer lapels.
• Taller guys should consider jackets with a bit more length for balance.
• Shorter builds benefit from shorter jackets and a clean trouser break to elongate the frame.

Matching Your Date

Prom is all about coordination. If your date is wearing a standout color—red, hot pink, lavender, turquoise—choose an accent or tuxedo shade that complements it. You can match with bow ties, pocket squares, or go all-in with a color from our purple prom tuxedos, red prom tuxedos, or light blue prom tuxedos.

Styling Tips

Prom tuxedos are all about balance—bold but not overdone, clean but not boring. Here’s how to pull it all together:

• Classic Sharp: Black tuxedo, white shirt, sleek bow tie, polished shoes.
• Modern Flash: Patterned or metallic jacket with solid tuxedo pants from tuxedo pants.
• Color Statement: Choose a bold jacket and match your tie/pocket square to your date or school colors.
• Texture Play: Velvet jacket + black trousers + loafers—clean, elevated, and great for pictures.

Accessories matter more at prom than almost any other event. Explore bow ties, pocket squares, and prom accessories for men to finish the look.

Event-Specific Guidance

Prom Night

The goal is simple—look sharp, feel confident, and stand out in photos. Bold colors, textured jackets, and modern fits are all on the table. If you want something truly eye-catching, explore our flashy wedding & prom tuxedos or statement prom jackets & blazers.

Prom After-Events

If your school allows a wardrobe change for the after-party, swap into something more relaxed while keeping your jacket as a signature piece. A versatile option from our men’s party suits & tuxedos collection works well here.

Prom Photos & Group Pictures

Choose strong colors and smooth fabrics that reflect light well—velvets, jacquards, and satins always shine on camera. Consider pairs with complementary prom outfits from our prom jackets & blazers lineup for coordinated group looks.