Prom 2027 Trends: Colors and Styles to Watch

Velvet Keeps Its Crown

Texture That Photographs

Velvet has been a prom favorite for several seasons running, and we don't see it slowing down. The reason is simple: the texture shows up in photos in a way flat fabric doesn't, catching light and adding depth under evening lighting. It also fits almost every aesthetic, from moody all-black to regal jewel tones.

The easiest way to wear it is a velvet jacket over black trousers rather than a full velvet suit. Our velvet blazers run from wine and burgundy to purple, royal blue, navy, emerald, hunter green and black. If you want to go all in, our velvet double-breasted tuxedos come in emerald, burgundy, black, royal blue, brown and eggplant.

Jewel Tones: Emerald and Burgundy

Rich, Regal, Reliable

Emerald green has been one of the defining prom colors of recent years, and burgundy is its natural partner — deep, romantic and easy to wear. Both work for the regal, classic crowd and for the darker, moodier looks alike.

Pair either one with a crisp white or black shirt and let gold or black accessories finish it. Browse our prom tuxedos for emerald and burgundy velvet, and a burgundy damask brocade tux with a black satin lapel if you want pattern as well as color.

Sparkle, Glitter and Metallics

Main Character Energy

For the guys who want to be seen from across the room, metallics and shine were on the rise last season — sequin lapels, glitter jackets, silver and gold. Worn right, it looks like confidence, not a costume.

The trick is one shiny piece at a time. Our sparkle and glitter blazers include The Midas (black and gold), The Chrome (black and silver), The Crown (white and gold), The Frost (white and silver), plus emerald, cobalt, purple and bronze glitter jackets. Wear one with black trousers, a white shirt and a simple black bow tie, and let the jacket do the talking.

Soft Colors: Butter Yellow, Champagne, Dusty Rose

The Romantic Side

At the other end of the spectrum, soft and romantic looks kept growing — butter yellow, blush and dusty rose, champagne, sage and powder blue. These colors suit spring proms and photograph beautifully in daylight.

You don't need a pastel suit to join in. Our Gold Coast prom look pairs a navy suit with a butter yellow bow tie — the easiest way to try the color. If you do want the full effect, our stretch two-piece tuxedos come in champagne, light gold, dusty rose and sage.

All-Black, Done Deliberately

Villain Era

Black never leaves prom, but the way it's worn has changed. Instead of the standard black tux with a white shirt and colored vest, the look is darker and sharper: black on black, satin lapels, a black tie, maybe a black velvet jacket for texture.

Our Shadow look — a black tuxedo with a black necktie — is the clean version of this. It's also the most re-wearable prom outfit you can buy, since it looks right at every formal event afterward. Browse the full range of classic tuxedos if you'd rather build your own.

The Statement Jacket and the White Tux

Two Ways to Stand Apart

Not every guy wants a full suit. A statement jacket over black trousers has become one of the sharpest prom options going, and it's easier to coordinate than a head-to-toe color. Our prom blazers cover floral, paisley, velvet and sequin styles.

For the quiet-luxury crowd, the white or ivory dinner jacket is having a moment — clean, classic and old-Hollywood. Our Prom King look pairs a white tuxedo with a black bow tie. It's a bold choice that still reads as timeless.