Although my senior prom was many many years ago, I remember it as if it happened just yesterday. The mad rush to find the perfect gown, the perfect date, and of course - the perfect accessories! Accessories are often over looked because we spend the bulk of our time focused on our gown. I've put together this prom accessories check-list just to make sure you remember everything!
1. Jewelry: The type of jewelry you wear will depend greatly on the style, cut and color of your gown. There are three basic types of jewelry that you will want to consider: earrings, necklace and bracelet. Now again, depending on your dress - you may need all of those things or, on the other hand - you may not need any of those things! If you are wearing a strapless long gown, a necklace is a must. A choker style necklace is a timeless and classic accessory perfect for strapless gowns, but you can also go with a more traditional necklace as well. Whichever you decide on, it should not fall below the start of your bust line. A bracelet is also a great idea for this style gown. If you are wearing a dress with a high neck, skip the necklace and find a pair of dazzling earrings.
2. Handbag/purse: A clutch bag is hands down, the best purse to car
ry when attending any formal event. It's typical to wear them in a satin or velvet finish with a jeweled or rhinestone embellishment to compliment the rest of your ensemble.
3. Jacket: Depending on where you live and when your prom is held, it may be very hot or even cold and rainy on the evening of your prom. After spending so much time in picking out the perfect dress, the last thing you want to do is ruin it with an overcoat! Well, you can be stylish and trendy, even while staying warm! Depending on the fabric and style of your dress, you may want to consider spending a few extra dollars and have a mini cape-coat made by your local seamstress! If you don't like that idea, find matching fabric and have a simple, yet elegant wrap made. You can add a rhinestone broach to the center as a closure piece. And if you still don't like that idea - you can go with what many teen girls before you have done....wear your prom dates tuxedo jacket when it gets too chilly for you!
4. Flowers: The flower accessory is probably the most negotiable of all the prom accessories listed. At one point, a wrist corsage for the lady, and a boutonniere for the guy was an absolute must have, but times have really changed. Now, your date giving you flowers is like a show of affection or an act of tradition, but carrying them with you to the event is not something that you have to do. If your parents insist, ask your date to purchase one single rose, dyed to match your outfits.
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