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Post by Bridget in MD on Apr 14, 2023 16:44:23 GMT
I took DS to get measured for a tux last week. He picked a black Michael Kors slim fit tux. This week, we were visiting my sister and she asked what color his date's dress was. I said red, and DS said no, actually its navy blue.  I guess she had a red dress and then got a different one. So, is that going to look bad, a black tux against a navy blue dress? I am not even sure we can change another color, and but if we could, would you go with black, or something else? He has a navy blue suit that we got him last year - his then date was a junior, and he was just a sophmore, and we found out the week OF prom that she was invited. But this year, he didn't want to wear the suit again and asked to get a tux. |
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Post by lainey on Apr 14, 2023 17:09:48 GMT
If he picked out the tux then it's what he wants to wear, it's a school dance it's not really going to matter.
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Post by styxgirl on Apr 14, 2023 17:27:21 GMT
I think a black tux goes with any color of dress. Maybe he can get a navy ribbon on his boutonniere or a navy colored handkerchief for his pocket?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2023 17:28:44 GMT
The black will be fine.
One manufacturer's navy blue isn't the same as another's so it'll look worse with two shades of dark blue.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 14, 2023 17:37:54 GMT
I think gray would look better with navy blue but black will be fine if you can’t change it.
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Post by blue tulip on Apr 14, 2023 17:49:00 GMT
it will be fine.
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Post by nightnurse on Apr 14, 2023 17:58:10 GMT
I love black with blue and most of the kids at my daughter’s school don’t match their tuxes to their dates’ dresses
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 14, 2023 18:05:30 GMT
Would not worry about it at all!
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Post by Bridget in MD on Apr 14, 2023 18:16:25 GMT
I love black with blue and most of the kids at my daughter’s school don’t match their tuxes to their dates’ dresses DS was horrified that I came from a time where the boys would make sure the cumberbunds matched the girls dress.  |
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Post by littlemama on Apr 14, 2023 18:19:12 GMT
Black will be perfect. He can get a navy bowtie and cumberbund if he'd like.
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Post by PaperAngel on Apr 14, 2023 18:58:33 GMT
While a black suit is timeless & coordinates with everything, I personally prefer a charcoal suit paired with navy. Hope he has a safe & fun prom!
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 14, 2023 20:30:18 GMT
Does his date have a preference? I know I did 35+ years ago with DH, who was then a boyfriend. Otherwise, I'd stick with black. Two different shades of navy would not be good!
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 14, 2023 20:34:51 GMT
I love black with blue and most of the kids at my daughter’s school don’t match their tuxes to their dates’ dresses DS was horrified that I came from a time where the boys would make sure the cumberbunds matched the girls dress. Not sure any of the tuxes had cumberbunds - but boys still match ties to dress around here. |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Apr 14, 2023 20:51:54 GMT
DS was horrified that I came from a time where the boys would make sure the cumberbunds matched the girls dress. Not sure any of the tuxes had cumberbunds - but boys still match ties to dress around here. HIs does not have a cumberbund - but will come with a bowtie. I think its just black tho! |
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Post by busy on Apr 14, 2023 21:35:37 GMT
A black tux with a navy dress is way better than a navy suit with a navy dress IMO. The navys either wouldn't match, which would look weird, or they would, which would also look weird lol
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Post by don on Apr 14, 2023 21:47:06 GMT
I am not a fashion expert but, over the years I have learned a LBD goes just about anywhere. I would think a black suit, white shirt and tie would also.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 14, 2023 21:50:19 GMT
I think the black tux will look fine. I wouldn’t worry about it.
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Post by styxgirl on Apr 14, 2023 23:15:02 GMT
The black will be fine. One manufacturer's navy blue isn't the same as another's so it'll look worse with two shades of dark blue. Yeah! This is so true! Blues are always different! |
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Post by maryland on Apr 14, 2023 23:17:00 GMT
I think he should pick a tux he likes just as his date should pick a dress she likes. Black tux and navy dress sounds like a great match! You will have to post pictures!
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Post by maryland on Apr 14, 2023 23:20:31 GMT
I love black with blue and most of the kids at my daughter’s school don’t match their tuxes to their dates’ dresses DS was horrified that I came from a time where the boys would make sure the cumberbunds matched the girls dress. Haha, my daughters think that's funny too! They didn't know what their boyfriend/date was wearing until they met for pictures. The kids don't really worry about matching much at our school district.  |
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