Prom Chic- Simple, Edgy, Elegant

Recently one of my readers hit me up with questions on how to appropriately accessorize her prom look. My advice is always LESS is MORE -you should wear your clothes not the other way around. The most important advice I can offer is no matter what, you should be comfortable. If you have to spend the entire evening pulling down a dress that feels a wee bit too short, or walking on uncomfortable shoes your dream night could most certainly turn into a nightmare.

The Dress- While your dress will certainly be the focal point of your ensemble, it is important to remember that edgy chic means choosing colors that compliment you and don’t worry about trying to coordinate/match every accessory with your dress.

The Shoes- I personally love shoes that offer an exclamation point to an ensemble versus matching. For example if you are going with a vibrant purple dress, consider wearing nude shoes as a compliment. Matching your shoes to your dress is something your grandmother likely would have done so try to avoid doing this at all cost.

The Accessories- again less is more. If you opt to wear dangling earrings, you run the risk of being over-accessorized if you wear a necklace so be careful when choosing your prom accessories.

The Make-up- I love a smoky eye! So if you opt for a smoky eye, go nude on the lips. I also prefer a vibrant shade of nail color that accents/compliments your dress versus matching your look.

Here's some inspiration:

Evening Dresses by Dave and Johnny
Platforms by Topshop