When is the best time to buy a suit for prom?
Make your purchase with plenty of time before the event, when they are on sale, and only if you actually need a suit and not a tuxedo.1) BEFORE the prom. Well, that was obvious. Make sure to start your prom suit shopping at least two weeks before the date of the event.
- Do NOT wait for the last minute. Keep in mind that suit jackets and pants often need tailoring. Make sure to allow time for a tailor to adjust the size of your suit so that it fits you properly.
- Suits are not inexpensive like t-shirts. Do you best to not pay full retail prices. Find a discount retailer or shop when suits or on sale (or both).
- Depending on the date of your prom, you may get lucky when departments stores have Easter holiday sales events.
- Make sure you know which garment has been selected by your school. A suit and a tuxedo is a completely different garment. It would not be the end of the world, but typically you would not want to show up wearing a suit if everyone else at the prom is wearing a tuxedo.