<p>okay so my boyfriend and i are going to prom right? since we're going to both mine and his prom, i'm wearing two different dresses (dont worry, i didnt get both this yr, one is my last yrs dress). But lately he's been talking about getting bowties to match my dress... I dont know what i think of that, esp because one dress is a pinky/salmon, and the other is green. first off, I dont even know if i want him to wear a bow tie. I've only seen him wear a normal tie, and that was cute but i'm not sure what i think of bowties. And then there is the whole matching thing. Is that cute or dorky? From what i remember none of my friends matched...but i dont know if anyone else did. I really have no idea so any input will be very much appreciated.</p>
<p>Neckties are never worn with a tux. There is some kind of stud-thingy that I have seen as an alternative to the traditional bow tie. Why don't you go to a tux store and get some idea of what's usual and what things look like.</p>
<p>Maybe you could suggest doing the "matching" thing with your corsage and his boutonnire (sp?) instead of with the dress and bowtie if that seems dorky to you.</p>
<p>yeah that's what we're doing this weekend. But at our prom last year some guys did wear a vest and tie...but I honestly have no idea. I didnt know guy's formal wear was as confusing as it it, seriously who knew? but whatever, we'll figure it out. I was just wondering what people's opinions were of matching tie w/ dresses. okay, i just googled it, when i said "necktie" i meant the "four in hand formal tie"</p>
<p>Necktie. Bow ties are too Edward Herman (the grandpa on Gilmore Gilmore girls). And the pinky/salmon would be weird for a guy. A neutral tie sounds nice and then matching corsage and boutonnire sounds good as texas137 said.</p>
<p>yeah i'm thinking the normal tie...but i know he has a tux already (he needs it for chamber) so we'll see what works with that i guess. I think the pink would be weird, and the green is a gorgeous green-on a girl-its not a very masculine green so i might have to nix that idea.</p>
<p>Ah, formal tie with matching or coodinating vest. I have seen that. I was just thinking of sticking a regular business tie with a tux, which would look odd. If he already has the tux for chamber, what does he usually wear with it?</p>
<p>Maybe you could coordinate without matching? Like a darker, more masculine green for him that compliments your dress?</p>
<p>Anyone have photos to match their suggestions?</p>
<p>photos? like how each different thing would look? I actually googles tuxedos today, jsut so i would have some idea what its all about. its not * as * simple as i thought it was for guys after all</p>
<p>as a rule of thumb, formal evening events should be tuxedo events; and day events call for mere suits and neck ties. for a fun/relaxing event like prom, I'd suggest tux, black bow tie, fancy/colorful vest (to match your dress) and studs/cufflinks/accessories. </p>
<p>I have seen long ties worn with tuxedos, but they usually accompany and compliment the vest, and are worn with wing tipped shirts. </p>
<p>if you both really prefer the neck tie, have him stick with a nice black suit. but since he has the tux, I would personally go for black bow tie and vest to match your dress. </p>
<p>IMO, with a really nice tux, no color vest can look too feminine. I would have no problem wearing a hot pink vest with my tux.</p>
<p>do not wear a bowtie. they are so old-fashioned and i think they are inapporpriate for 17/18 yr old. ties look so much better and sharper..its def the way to go</p>
<p>bowties look awesome w/ a tux. they look like ass with a suit.</p>
<p>necktie....</p>
<p>bowties rock. definitely go for it. neckties + tuxes = weird and ugly</p>
<p>Bowties are f'ing ugly and in my opinion wearing one to prom looks silly. Off the top of my head, I can't remember a single guy at my prom that wore a bowtie.</p>
<p>Also, it's fine for him to wear pink. Lots of guys at my prom wore pink ties or shirts. Pink is the new black.</p>
<p>I would go w/ the bowtie. I'm not a big fan of bowties, but they're the proper things to wear w/ tuxedos. Plus, don't do the clip-on bowties. I hate clip-on's. Learn to tie a proper bowtie or get the store or a friend to do it for you.</p>
<p>Another suggestion: you could be crazy and wear a morning suit. It's formal like a tux, but it's usually worn at daytime weddings. Also, you have a special fat "tie" that goes with it, so you don't have to do the bowtie thing. The only issue is I doubt that your prom will be taking place in the daytime, so it might look odd. Nonetheless, high school is about having fun, so do what makes you happy.</p>
<p>i think neckties go fine with tuxes. you just have to pick the right one</p>
<p>i think neckties go fine with tuxes. you just have to pick the right one</p>
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Bowties are f'ing ugly and in my opinion wearing one to prom looks silly. Off the top of my head, I can't remember a single guy at my prom that wore a bowtie.</p>
<p>Also, it's fine for him to wear pink. Lots of guys at my prom wore pink ties or shirts. Pink is the new black.
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<p>i think you live in a different world than me. i don't think anyone wore a necktie to my prom and there was definitely no one wearing pink (except some girls)</p>
<p>lol, yes very possible.</p>
<p>Bowties or neckties work, but I really do think that neckties are more in vogue these days:</p>
<p>Definitely go w/ a NECKTIE. </p>
<p>I have guy friends who looked at me like I was crazy when I suggested a bow tie. They think that bow ties are goofy. Plus, after taking formal pictures, its in for girls at my school to loosen up their date's neckties and wear them.</p>
<p>I also think that no tie is hot if you can pull it off w/o looking trashy. I don't know though, maybe this is more for a semi-formal dance.</p>
<p>Oh, and pink is hot. Even on guys.</p>