Graduation Fit Advice? (Male // Low Budget // Not into Basic White Shirt + Tie)

Hey y’all, I’m finishing up my training/apprenticeship and got a graduation thing coming up. I wanna look decent, but the basic white shirt + tie combo just ain’t it for me. I’m more into the emo/goth vibe—dark, subtle, not too flashy, but definitely not bland either.

Thing is, I don’t have a huge budget. I’m around 180 cm (5'11"), about 88 kg (194 lbs), and I want something that feels me, without showing up like I’m going to a funeral or a nightclub.

Style-wise: I’ve got silver snakebites, three piercings in each ear, a tunnel, black nail polish on my fingers, a couple of chains I usually wear, and two rings—one on each middle finger. So I already lean alternative and I’d love a look that vibes with that but still respects the occasion.

Think: black, deep red, silver accents—layered, a bit clean but still me. Preferably something thriftable or low-cost.

Any outfit ideas or inspiration would be awesome. Thanks in advance 🖤