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