Prom suits and tuxedos in Sterling Heights

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Match your date

Bring a photo of your date's dress or a fabric swatch. A stylist matches a tie, bow tie or pocket square to the colour. Match the accent, not the whole suit.

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Prom checklist

• Jacket and trousers, fitted.
• White shirt that fits at the collar.
• Bow tie or tie, plus a pocket square.
• Belt or no belt (tuxedo trousers are worn without one).
• Black dress shoes, broken in before the night.
• A final try-on a few days before prom.

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Not sure what the dress code means?

Read the dress code guide and see tuxedos.

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Prom colours that look good in photos

Black and midnight navy never go wrong. Burgundy and teal stand out in a group photo. An ivory dinner jacket looks sharp with a dark dress. Choose one bold piece at most: a coloured suit with a white shirt, or a black tuxedo with a coloured bow tie.

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Homecoming and prom

Homecoming is usually less formal: a suit, a dress shirt and a tie, or a blazer and trousers. Prom is the formal night: a tuxedo or a dark suit with a bow tie. A black suit from Blite works for both, so one outfit covers the school year.

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Shoes and socks

Black dress shoes with any tuxedo or dark suit. Dark socks long enough that no leg shows when you sit. Wear the shoes for a few days before prom so they are broken in for a night of dancing.

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A checklist for parents

• Book the fitting early in the season.
• Bring a photo of the date's dress for the tie or pocket square.
• Plan a final try-on a few days before prom.
• Keep the receipt and the garment bag for the next event.

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Prom fittings at Blite in Sterling Heights

Blite is at 37742 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Place Plaza, Sterling Heights, with free parking in front. Book Tuxedo and evening, walk in during store hours, or call or text (586) 983-9143.

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Looking sharp all night

Have the trousers hemmed so they do not drag. Keep the jacket buttoned for photos and unbuttoned to sit and dance. Carry a phone in the inside jacket pocket, not the trousers, so the line stays clean.

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Prom with a group of friends

Friends going together often coordinate: the same colour tie, the same suit in different colours, or everyone in black with one bold accessory. A group can come to our Sterling Heights store together and try options side by side.

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After prom

Hang the suit or tuxedo on a shaped hanger as soon as you get home. Let it air for a day, then brush it. Dry clean only if it is stained. A black suit cared for this way is ready for graduation, a wedding or a first job interview.

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Homecoming in the fall

Homecoming falls in early fall, when Michigan evenings are still mild. A navy or grey suit, or a blazer with dress trousers, fits the occasion. Save the tuxedo for prom in the spring.

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Prom on a budget

The best value is a suit you will wear again. A black or navy suit works for prom with a bow tie, for graduation with a long tie, and for a first job interview after that. Spend on the fit, because a well-fitted suit looks more expensive than it is. Then change the look for prom with accessories: a coloured bow tie, a pocket square and polished black shoes.

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Photos before the dance

Pre-prom photos happen in daylight, often outdoors in a backyard or a park. Midnight navy, burgundy and teal look rich in daylight. Black looks sharp but loses detail in bright sun, so stand in open shade. Button the jacket, straighten the bow tie and pull the shirt cuffs so a little shows. Our Sterling Heights stylists can show you how the jacket should sit before you leave the store.

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What prom looks cost to keep

Think about the outfit after the night. A black suit and a white shirt work again for graduation, a cousin's wedding and a first interview. A coloured suit is a one-night statement for most people. Accessories cost the least to change, so put the colour there: a bow tie or a pocket square matched to your date. Ask a stylist to show you how one suit changes with three different ties.

• Black or navy suit: wear it for years.
• Coloured suit: best for one big night.
• Accessories: the cheapest way to change the look.