help! what color shirt/tie to go with 3 button suit? prom is coming up in under a week for me. just picked up a black 3 buttoned blazer/pants this morning. thought of just wearing a white dress shirt with a black tie. then decided that its too bland and ill wear that to grad instead. now im thinking of this http://www.binbin.net/photos/tmlewin...cket-28954.jpg but some people say its more businessy. what color shirts and tie would you guys recommend? im trying to avoid darker colored shirts. i kinda want something that will pop because prom is more of a happy event. no funky colors like light green and light yellow shirts please. tia! |
personally i think 3 button suits are too conservative looking. have you considered striped shirt/ties? for solid colors, i think gray and black tie looks pretty good. if you're thinking of a white shirt, pretty much any tie will work. |
yeah i thought so too but i couldnt argue for the fit and price i got for it.. i somewhat regret getting a 3 button suit :/ yeah ive considered striped shirts/ties and microdotted shirts and im totally open to them. i just want a color scheme right now i guess haha |
White Shirt/Black Tie is wayyy to professional looking for any grad events. I would recommend a bold colour for your dress shirt, like dark purple, with any colour tie you see fit. |
Go for a 2 Button. It can be casual depending on the shirt, so you can use it in the future. Do you have a tie? a Shirt? Details count! If you go for a Slim Tie, Small Collar, Narrow Lapel. Make sure you go with this rule of thumb. Collar: 2 inches, Lapel: 1 3/4 inches, Tie: 1 1/2 inches. Wide Tie, Deep Collar, Wide Lapel. Collar: 3 1/2 inches, Lapel: 4 inches, Tie: 3 1/2 Inches. Figure out what sized tie you want, then choose the best colour/pattern. Just go with a colour that goes with your complexion. If a bright colour works, get a dark tie. There's nothing wrong with a bit of colour. I suggest going for a slim tie. It's more casual, but can also be formal. Just add a Tie clip or a Pocket square. Don't forget about cufflinks! You can get away with just a Tie clip with Cufflinks, but a Pocket Square will give it that extra bit of detail that really stands out. If you're short/wide, the Pocket Square, along with the Clip will draw attention away from your belly, and towards the tie/Square. Match it with a Slim tie/collar/lapel combo with a deep V to make you look a bit taller. The Other Details: - Notched Lapel. Great for any occasion. You don't need a tux. - The cuffs should poke just past the jacket sleeve. - Tie should end at the belt line. - Dimple the tie! Index in the middle, Thumb and Middle Finger Squeeze. Pinch and Pull. Simple. - Tailor the suit! If the suit looks baggy, you're gonna look like shit. Get it tailored. - Get insoles, and dust some Goldbond into your shoe. It's going to be a long night, and your feet will ache and sweat. It helps. ALOT. That should cover you. If not, go read some GQ. |
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I've always wanted to try dark purple shirt with a silver tie. |
wow SpuGen thanks alot! sadly i think im keeping the 3 button suit :( no time to get one tailored or find another one that fits me cuz prom is in a few days. yes i know i left this pretty late :( its perfect fit on the shoulders, chest and hip. right now im looking at a dark purple dress shirt. its metallic looking with a bit of blue pearl. i think im gonna go for a black tie ? thanks alot guys! |
Be careful with a black tie on a dark purple dress shirt cause it may not show up as well as you think it would in pictures. I would also recommend a silver tie actually, if you haven't already purchased one. Posted via RS Mobile |
if you're regretting the suit jacket but still want to keep it, have you considered a button up vest underneath to make it a 3piece? i mean, you could just wear the jacket to and fro, while going jacketless during the event & evening itself. |
^yeah thats what i was just about to post! asked alot of people and they agreed that darker red tie/vest on white dress shirt will look good on me. im more of the rough looking people :/ this was the very first suit i looked at. very cheap but only avaliable in the states. http://www.jimsformalwear.com/images...n_alt3_lrg.jpg should i go for a even darker red? im chinese if that makes any difference lol |
No, I think that red's just perfect. Unless you can get your date to rock a dark red dress as well, which I don't think will be the case if prom's just a couple days away. |
black blazer, white shirt and solid silver tie..... sticks out like a sour thumb. But in a very very good way... trust me it looks sharp as fuck... |
How soon is your grad? I have a bunch of ties if you need to borrow one man lol |
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Wear a pocket square and you'll be golden. Have fun:) |
@jtanner no its alright man prom is on sunday LOL. tmrw ill go downtown and hopefully find a matching red tie, vest and pocket square.. for grad im just gonna wear a black tie. seen pictures last year and some ties/shirts really clashed with the grad gowns :/ |
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kay just got my shiurt/tie/cufflinks/tie clip with ilvtofu today. got a bright blue shirt and a silky black tie because i cant find a red vest/tie :/ never really worn anything bright blue but ill see if i can pull it off tomorrow haha. thanks everyone and especially Spugen and hchang! :) without ilvtofu i wouldnt been able to find in time and a suit that fits well. <3 no homo |
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hmmm blue with black tie or white with black tie? i prefer white but i have a feeling half the people will wear white shirts tmrw lol http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll...15kzo1_500.jpg |
Blue with black tie looks a lot better. Posted via RS Mobile |
Blue with Black. |
to avoid looking like you're attending a funeral, id say the blue shirt and black tie is a better choice |
What size are you? I have a purple shirt and silver tie that I never will wear again. But for casual dinner settings like prom/date, I go with my favorite look. Black blazer, skim dress pants, and a skinny black tie on a nice clean white dress shirt. BUT don't forget the most important thing = shoes. Make sure they don't look all bulky, and have your dress shoes nicely shined |
Pair up your suit with a striped tie. You'd be so boss. |
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