How to Choose the Perfect Formal Wear for Your School Prom

Every so often, an event lands in your diary and you're not quite sure how to dress for it. The school gala is a perfect example. For the girls it's fairly straightforward: a beautiful gala dress and you're done. But what do you wear as a young man? How do you choose the perfect gala attire for your school gala? GENTS tells you everything in this blog!

The school gala is still a bit of a big deal. The gala at secondary school in particular can cause quite a bit of decision stress. After all, what do you wear as a man? For the ladies it's clear: they wear a gala dress. Now you might think there must surely be something like a gala suit. Unfortunately, it isn't that simple. Which school gala outfit is appropriate for you as a man often depends on a number of factors. As an expert in formal menswear, GENTS knows better than anyone how it works. That's why we're more than happy to share how you too can easily choose the perfect gala attire for your school gala. To get you off to a good start, we'll first explain why it can be so tricky in the first place.

Gala attire for men

When we talk about a gala, we can mean a range of different events. It might be a gala at secondary school or a student gala. As you get older, you'll encounter other kinds of galas. These generally have a more formal character than a school gala. Because of all these different types of galas, it's hard to define gala attire for men. The gala outfit can vary from event to event. The following tips are therefore intended for gala attire for a school gala. Attending a formal gala? Then consult the gala dress code to find out the required etiquette.

School gala outfit tips

As soon as the event is announced, the ladies usually start looking for the perfect gala dress right away. Most men, on the other hand, don't know where to begin and prefer to put it off for as long as possible. There's really no need. Do you have to put together a school gala outfit? Then keep the following GENTS tips in mind!

1. At least a 2-piece suit

Not everyone takes the school gala equally seriously. That's a risky misconception that can lead to a fashion faux pas. If you're planning to wear just a jacket over a T-shirt and jeans, there's a good chance you'll turn up seriously underdressed. Our tip is therefore to wear at least a 2-piece suit to your school gala. That means at the very least a blazer with matching trousers. That way, you're playing it safe.

2. No sneakers, but men's dress shoes

Something you should absolutely not wear with your school gala outfit? Sneakers. A gala, however formal or informal, remains a special occasion. Wearing sneakers with a suit undermines your own gala outfit. Fortunately, you can easily avoid this by wearing smart men's dress shoes. Extra tip: choose black shoes with a black or dark suit, and a belt in the same colour as your shoes.

3. Don't forget the accessories

Of course, no outfit is complete without the right accessories. That goes for your school gala outfit too. Will you opt for a bow tie or a necktie? If you wear a tuxedo, a black bow tie is the right match. If you wear a suit, choose a necktie. Besides a bow tie, your gala suit is of course not complete without a pocket square or lapel pin. Do you find a square of fabric in the breast pocket a little too chic and formal for your outfit? Then consider a lapel pin or a traditional corsage. A corsage, after all, generally suits a school gala rather well.

So do you still need to buy a gala suit?

Is your school gala almost here and you haven't thought about a gala suit yet? No worries! GENTS is ready for you. Both online and in our physical stores, we have everything in stock so you can effortlessly put together your ideal gala outfit. Browse online to discover the possibilities straight away. We have a variety of affordable suits in which you'll look perfect at the party. Not afraid to make a statement? Dare to go to the school gala in style? In that case, we have a stunning tuxedo for you!

Despite the gala outfit tips above, do you still need some extra help? Then you're most welcome to visit one of our stores. Our store staff will assist you and make sure you take the perfect school gala outfit home with you.