Are you going to the prom? Think ahead!

So. Christmas is over and now it's time for a period of drunken relaxation, recapping what went wrong this year and making unfulfilled New Year's resolutions. As soon as you sober up and recover from this challenging week, the favorite season of all celebrities, glamour models, high-fashion bloggers (like me), evening dress designers and former superstars begins. Whether you're invited to the Opera Ball or heading to the Fireman's Ball, there's one important thing that you as a stylish man can't forget. And that's a proper suit. Last year, I wrote a series of articles on the topic of tuxedos, which you can find on my blog, where you can study in detail everything about the correct assembly of a tuxedo. But today I want to focus on something different, but equally important. We men are lazy creatures by nature. Unless it's about things that interest us, like fast women, beautiful cars (the adjectives are in the right order), and food, we usually only deal with what's really burning. So the standard scenario before any action goes something like this: Wife/mistress/old woman (add as usual): "Macko, we have the ball today, I'm going to get my nails done, then my hair done, then I'm going to get the dress from..." (The rest of the sentence fades into the atmospheric noise.) You: "Mhm." (Take a sip.) Her: "What are you wearing? I hope it's not the black suit from graduation." You: "Why? I was just about to have that..." Her: "Are you crazy? That would be a shame! We're going to Aupark right away to buy you a tuxedo." And then you run around the shopping mall frantically for four hours looking for a tuxedo that fits you, which is not easy at all in our country, because they only have it in one store. Thank God, at least there. Finally, you find it at Alain Delon and it would be great if it ended happily, but there is one catch. Few of us have a figure like Daniel Craig, or at least Tomáš Maštalír, and therefore few of us can fit a ready-to-wear or, in Slovak, ready-made tuxedo the way it should. That is, perfectly. With no other men's clothing, how it fits you is so important. A tuxedo can make you a Bond, but also a complete idiot. And you don't have to wear a poorly sewn product. The problem is that almost all of us need to adjust our tuxedo before wearing it. And that can't wait.

So, with this article, I appeal to you, as a man who cares about style, not to leave buying a tuxedo, or any suit, to the last minute. It can't turn out well.

If you are going to a ball or other black tie event , these days are the time to think about this matter and go shopping. Ideally with the articles I reminded you of in the introduction. This season, you will find great tuxedos in two classic variants (midnight blue and black) at Alain Delon, and most importantly, they will offer you and suggest adjustments exactly to your measurements right in the store. It will almost certainly be shortening the trousers, which should be exactly to the shoes without a crease or at most with one, but maybe also shortening the sleeves so that approximately 1.5 cm sticks out from the cuff of your shirt. Other adjustments are not excluded either, it is important to solve everything in advance and without time pressure. In a few days, you'll be able to pick up your tuxedo in peace and ready to shine at any evening event. I'm sure that the end of the key night will also turn out according to your expectations: She: "Honey, you looked amazing in that new tuxedo, all the women envied you." You: "Mhm." (You finish the whiskey you stole from the taxi.) Her: "You know, my friend Nikol, the pretty hostess from today, noticed you too, and we decided that we wanted to continue the fun with such a slob. Will you help us unbutton our clothes?" You: (Your throat feels dry.) Okay, I can't guarantee you this Teen Babysitters -like conclusion, but I'm sure that your perfectly polished appearance will be appreciated not only by your partner, but also by other women, and certainly by more attentive men. And most importantly, you'll feel good about yourself.

A tuxedo doesn't have to be just black

And now a classic black tuxedo with a shawl collar

Details are especially important. A tuxedo shirt with decorative buttons or a covered placket is essential, classic white is not enough, a bow tie exclusively in black and don't forget a white silk pocket square. I was particularly pleased with the detail on the back of the waistband on these trousers, which you can use to tighten it as you need. Alternatively, have buttons for classic suspenders sewn on the inside of the trousers, which should be white. Shoes must be black patent leather, but buy shorter laces than I have. So one last time: Don't forget! A suit, especially a tuxedo, is not bought the day of the event, or even the day before. Think ahead! Only then will you be able to fine-tune everything just right and represent all well-dressed men with dignity. Stylish prom season! Rustman