June is closer than it looks. If your Rugby or Lutterworth prom is coming up and you haven’t sorted your suit yet, don’t panic, but do come and see us soon.

At Salters, prom season is one of our favourite times of year. We see lads come in not quite sure what they want and leave looking and feeling completely different. That’s what a well-fitted suit does. And yes, we still have availability for June proms, so if you’re from Lawrence Sheriff, Rugby High, Ashlawn, Bilton, Avon Valley, Harris C of E, Houlton, Rugby Free Secondary, Lutterworth College, Lutterworth High, or anywhere else in the Rugby and Lutterworth area, we’d love to help you nail the look.

Here’s our advice on how to get it right.

Suit or dinner jacket?

This is your first decision. Both work brilliantly for prom but it really comes down to how dressed up you want to go.

A suit gives you more flexibility. You can go classic navy or charcoal, or push it with a bolder colour.

A dinner jacket (tux) is the full formal look for those who really want to make an entrance, but many tend to go for the classic suit, with prices starting at £85 for jacket and trousers. We hire classic and slim fit dinner jackets at prices which are genuinely hard to beat.

Not sure? Come in and try both. That’s what we’re here for.

2-piece or 3-piece?

A 3-piece adds a waistcoat, which elevates the whole look significantly, especially in photos. You don’t have to wear the waistcoat all night, but it’s worth having. If you want to look a cut above, go 3-piece.

Getting the fit right

This matters more than anything else. A less expensive suit that fits well will always look better than an expensive suit that doesn’t.

The key points to check: shoulder seams sit at the edge of your shoulder (not drooping off, not pulling inward), the jacket length falls roughly to your knuckles when your arms are by your sides, and the trousers sit at your natural waist without bunching.

Slim and tailored fits are the most popular for prom right now — sharp and modern without being restrictive. We’ll guide you on what works for your build.

Colour

Dark suits such as navy, midnight blue, charcoal and black are the safe choice and always look good. But prom is also one of the few occasions where you can get away with something bolder. If you’ve got the confidence, go for it.

We carry an extensive array of colours in our tie range, so whatever suit you go for, we can match the accessories to your date’s outfit too.

The accessories

This is where the look comes together. Every hire package comes with a jacket, trousers, shirt, and tie or bow tie. You can add shoe hire, a waistcoat, or a cummerbund to the package too.

A few things worth remembering:

• Tie with a suit, bow tie with a tux — that’s the rule of thumb
• Your pocket square doesn’t have to match the tie exactly, just complement it
• Cufflinks are a small detail that makes a big difference in photos
• Shoes matter. Make sure they’re clean and polished — people notice

Don’t leave it too late

Your Rugby or Lutterworth prom will probably fall in June, which means we’re getting busy now. If you want to guarantee availability in your size and style, the time to book your fitting is this week, not next month.

Book an appointment online – simply click the button at the top of this page to arrange a fitting now.