Prom Outfit Accessories
A lovely outfit can be made into a perfectly gorgeous one with the right accessories.
Shoes
Let’s start with the most important; the shoes. Sadly, most fabulous shoes are often the most uncomfortable, so if you are planning to wear new glitzy heels, do the following to avoid hell on the night:
Wear them around the house for a couple of weeks before the prom (but only in the house so you don’t scuff them)
Buy some of those brilliant gel pads that cushion the ball of the foot – they really do work
Make sure you take plasters with you on prom night
Handbag
As you can see in the prom night emergencies section, you might want to take a bag with you. Matching with your shoes and wrap is a good idea, but you also need to think about whether you want a strap. Clutch bags can look lovely, but you might end up getting fed up with holding it in your hand all evening. If you’re happy to be quirky, a mini backpack with lots of bling could be a practical solution.
Wrap
A wrap can compliment an outfit beautifully when you arrive, and can also be a real bonus after the prom – it’ll be a lot cooler when you come outside after dancing in a hot room. Go for light weight fabrics that compliment the colour of your dress.
Jewellery
Personal taste in jewellery varies widely, but if you have a very ornate gown, with lots of beading and embroidery, you might want to go for simple jewellery. Conversely if your gown is very simple, a dramatic necklace design can look fantastic. The key is to make sure the gown and the jewellery aren’t competing with each other for attention.
You might want to wear a dress watch – particularly if you have a tan line, or an elegant bracelet to cover it up. If you’re wearing your hair up, drop earrings look particularly effective, as the swinging movement catches the eye.
Tiaras
What better excuse than prom night to dress like a princess? Tiaras have been so popular amongst brides for years that there are many wonderful specialists out there with hundreds of designs for you to choose from. Just don’t forget to take it to the hairdressers with you when you have your practice session.
Hair jewels
If you don’t want to go for a tiara (or if you want to have as much sparkle as possible!) you should consider hair jewels – sparkling gems that are attached to short corkscrew like pieces of wire that you twist into your hair. They can look really beautiful and highlight the colour of your gown.
