Both are knockout options for prom, but here’s how they measure up to each other.
BOTH ARE KNOCKOUT OPTIONS FOR PROM, BUT WHICH WOULD WIN IN A DANCE-OFF?
• WORDS: C. STEWART
Unless your prom has a strict dress code, you’ll have the choice between wearing a suit and a tuxedo. So what’s the deal – they’re both pretty smart, right? Yes, but put simply, one is more formal than the other. The main difference is satin: tuxedo jackets have it and suit jackets generally don’t. But there are a few other things to know before you pick a side.
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Whistle and flute
AT A GLANCE
Smart, but not overly formal. Aprom suit gives you lots of freedom to express yourself, with all sorts of fabrics to choose from and plenty of ways to style it.
WEAR WITH
Anything, really. On the more dressed-up side of things, wear with a formal shirt, tie, pocket square and polished shoes. But if you’re happier in casual kit or want to stand out, try a Cubancollar shirt in a can’t-miss-it print and trainers.
KILLER MOVE
Once prom’s nothing but a great memory, a suit can be dusted down and worn again for an interview or your next special occasion.
SHOP PROM SUITS
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The penguin suit
AT A GLANCE
Peak formal. Traditionallydefined by sleek satin lapels, a wing-collar shirt and bow tie, aprom tuxedowill also probably have a satin-covered, single-button fastening and it might even have a matching satin stripe down the side of the leg. But our Moss London tuxes and jackets also come in boldcoloursand metallic fabrics that’ll light up the dancefloor.
WEAR WITH
For classic style, add a dress shirt, black bow tie, black patent shoes, silver cufflinks and a smart dress watch. After something more modern? Ditch the accessories and take the floor in a statement tuxedo jacket.
KILLER MOVE
Ever heard of the tuxedo effect? It’s the idea that when you wear a tuxedo, you’re instantly more attractive. While we can’t promisesuccess with your crush at prom, a pin-sharp tuxedo’s going to go a long way to help.
