Prom accessories add an element of glamour to your look. Well-chosen accessories frame the beauty of the perfect dress with class. They signal that the wearer has a coordinated and complete approach to style. No accessory point for prom should be an after-thought!
Every decision should be made with care in order to perfect the look of the evening. The key accessories for prom are shoes, purse, gloves, and an evening wrap. These accessories will poise your prom night for perfection.
How to Find the Right Shoes for Prom
Shoe choices for prom night are the icing on the fashion cake. This season has outstanding array of strappy heel choices that are prom perfect. Open toe, closed toe, laced or tied at the ankle, or a more traditional pump style are all available in a wealth of colors and heights. Heel height at 3 inches is perhaps the most practical for comfort, but with practice and dedication it is possible to spend the night on 6-inch heels with style.
A hint for long evening shoe wear: bring along a pair of slipper flats to put on for end of the night dancing. If I had to choose one perfect shoe look this season for prom that would be perfect for any color, length of style of dress I would choose the glitter heel look. This gorgeous shoe covered in silver or gold sparkle is prom perfection. A magically perfect shoe for your magnificent night.
You can view these shoe looks in every price point and design at the following links:
- Endless.com - When you arrive on-site, locate the search box and enter "glitter pumps." Prices start at $30.00.
- PromShoesBoutique.com - This site has some outstanding styles for choice looks in today's hot trendy and strappy styles.
Purses for Prom Night
Purse choices for prom should be centered on a few things: size, color, and strap feature. The purse size for prom in general should be smaller. The clutch option, a smaller bag with a longer shoulder strap, or a small hand-held bag are all good options for prom night. The purse color can either match or contrast your dress. If you choose a contrasting purse color, you can color match all of your accessories to contrast the beauty of your dress. For example, if your dress is green, you can choose pale yellow accessories (purse, gloves, and evening shrug with a gold glitter shoe) to perfect your look. If your dress is pink, you can contrast your accessories in black for a classic look or choose a darker or paler pink tone in your accessories to stand apart.
Online shopping options for your prom purse:
- AnnaBellagio.com - This website has color clutch designs starting at $24.00.
- PromGirl.com - This site has a unique selection some with a more structured box design that will look super gorgeous in-hand.
How to Find the Perfect Prom Gloves
Gloves offer an elegant touch and they create a tone of old world elegance. Black and white gloves are the most common options, but a look beyond these two obvious approaches unveils some noteworthy options.
Gloves that are a shade lighter or darker than your dress color can create a beautiful look. You can also match your gloves to your purse color, thereby creating balance in your outfit. Lace glove designs in black will create a Victorian appeal, whereas pairing them with a short dress will create a older NYC chic look that's sure to be a fashion standout.
Shop and online browse glove styles at:
- Glove Passion.com - This online retailer has an array of styles in every style imaginable.
- EveningElegance.com - This site features styles for $10.95 that fit every category of wear and color.
Evening Wrap
If your prom evening will be cool or you are wearing a sleeveless option and would like to cover-up choose a shawl, short evening jacket, or wide scarf to complete the look of the night.
White, lace, or sheer styles match the majority of dress styles and designs. If you can choose a shawl with a intricate lace design in the back for a plain dress this can extend the appeal of the dress. Shorter shrug jacket designs in a white mink color tone can frame a emerald green dress, a royal or neon blue one or a deep red dress. A shorter black shrug jacket can match well with a black dress, yellow, or it can create a classic accent when paired with a bright pink dress.
The following sites feature an array of evening wrap styles:
When well-chosen and unique, accessories will elevate your prom experience, making for the perfect evening event.
