Although your Prom purse might not be the first thing on your mind, it is a very important part of the Prom ensemble. You want a look and color that coordinates with your Prom dress, Prom shoes and Prom hair, but more importantly, get a purse that’s functional.
Here’s tips to get started finding the perfect Prom purse:

Glam Girl:

For a purse like Jean Harlow and Elizabeth Taylor would carry, go with a clutch. Many clutches come with an optional shoulder strap. Great if  you get tired carrying it half way through Prom night 2009. Jessica McClintock makes a great clutch with a thin shoulder strap that simply tucks in the purse and takes up little space. Some clutches have one compartment for whatever you need to carry and another opens into a built-in wallet. With all the space you save, you might bring extra eye liner or fit your camera and cell phone!

Vintage:

Fold-over clutches make a great vintage look. This bag is quite tall when fully extended, but folds over and sticks with a magnet to make it almost as small as an average-sized clutch. Many come with an optional shoulder strap.

Once Upon a Time:

Anything heavily beaded or bejeweled will fit perfectly with the whimsical look you've created. Look for delicate shoulder straps that do not detract attention from the actual purse. Being the princess you are, keep the attention on the jewels, not the straps!

Fun and Flirty:

Make sure your purse is the same color as your dress for the ultimate flirty look. Prom purses with lots of detail also contribute to your over all style. Whether you find a Prom 2009 purse with lots of jewels, beading or some pretty ruffles, the details are the key!

 

On the Edge:

Add ruching – tiny fold of fabric - to an otherwise classic purse to make it look edgy. There are a lot of great purses out there with that oh-so pretty detail. To soften your look, get a 2009 Prom purse with ruffles – another super feminine touch that instantly softens any edgey look.