Prom Season in Tampa / St. Petersburg — What You Need to Know
Tampa / St. Petersburg proms typically run Late Mar – Early May.
Tampa Bay prom — Tampa Prep at the Straz Center, Jesuit going formal, Plant High doing South Tampa right. Bib 'N Tux has been fitting Tampa guys since 1976 — 50 years of rentals. KCT Menswear is the next generation: we ship you a prom suit you keep. Slim-fit, modern, styles that Bib 'N Tux doesn't carry — velvet, hunter green, bold looks that photograph like money at the Straz or the Don CeSar. Free shipping to every Tampa Bay zip code.
Schools We Dress in Tampa / St. Petersburg
Academy of the Holy Names
Berkeley Preparatory School
Bloomingdale High School
Gaither High School
Jesuit High School
Newsome High School
Plant City High School
Plant High School
KCT vs. Tampa / St. Petersburg Tuxedo Shops
Bib 'N Tux — Tampa Bay's tuxedo shop since 1976. The legacy institution. Sales and rentals.
Men's Wearhouse (910 N Dale Mabry, Tampa) — chain.
Prom Suit FAQs — Tampa / St. Petersburg
Can I get a prom suit delivered to Tampa / St. Petersburg?
Yes — KCT Menswear ships free to every FL zip code. Most orders arrive in 2-3 business days. Order by Mid Mar for the best selection.
When should I order my prom suit for Tampa / St. Petersburg prom 2026?
Tampa / St. Petersburg proms typically run Late Mar – Early May. Order 6-8 weeks before prom for the best size and color selection.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent a prom tux in Tampa / St. Petersburg?
KCT packages start at $229 (2-piece) or $249 (3-piece with vest) and you keep the suit forever. Rentals from local shops like Bib 'N Tux require return after prom.
Do you have suits that match Academy of the Holy Names colors?
Yes — we carry ties, vests, and accessories in every major school color. Browse our color collection or use the school color matcher on our city page.
What if my prom suit doesn't fit?
Free exchanges, free shipping both ways. Order early so you have time to swap sizes if needed. KCT also offers on-site tailoring at our two Kalamazoo, MI locations.
Questions about prom in Tampa / St. Petersburg?
Talk to a KCT stylist before you order. We help students from Tampa / St. Petersburg pick the right fit, color match their date's dress, and get a suit that's ready for prom night.