Wednesday, January 28, 2009

How To Buy A Prom Tuxedo

By Victor Santerino

When it comes to prom, obtaining a prom tuxedo is the number one area of concern, besides finding a date of course. The reason for this is because the average young man has not gotten a chance to wear a tuxedo yet.

I wrote this article to shed some light on the tuxedo acquiring process. You will learn about the important basics such as colors, measurements, and some other issues you need to know about.

The first area to consider is where to get your tuxedo. If at all possible you really should rent or buy your tuxedo. Wearing a brothers, friends, or parents tuxedo will not give you the perfect fit you need to achieve.

Make certain that you get correct measurements taken before you look at anything. Get the proper numbers for your waist, chest, neck, arm length, and inseam. Having these numbers in advance will save you from looking at tuxedos that will not fit you.

The color you choose should be black when trying to fit in with everyone else. When attempting to be different you can go with a more subtle change like midnight blue or gray or a flashy distinction like white.

Vest colors should coincide with the color of your dates dress. Ensure these colors match up by bringing a piece of material from the dress to the tuxedo shop you buy or rent from.

Pay close attention to the details of how each piece needs to be put on when wearing your tuxedo. Make an effort to learn how and where to put studs and cuff links so that it is easy when the big day comes.

When renting make sure you get to the rental vendor as soon as you know your prom date. You need to get your tuxedo before the other kids rent the best ones first.

As always thank you for reading my article on the prom tuxedo. Bookmark this page and refer back to it before venturing out to purchase or rent your next prom tux. - 15465

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