Prom purses are small evening handbags, usually formal, that girls carry on prom night. Proms are a formal affair held at the end of the academic year. The ideal prom purse will be color coordinated with the wearer's prom dress and prom accessories. Since prom is a formal event and such an important night in a young woman's life, most opt to purchase a special purse for the evening.

That special prom purse may originate from many sources including designer stores, online stores and specialist shops. They may be plain or embellished bags; clutch, wristlet or swinging pouches and those should also be the right size to carry all those things needed at the prom.

The purse choice for prom is the evening purse. Stay in the same color family as your dress. Evening prom purses are small so that you look ladylike, but make sure that the purse is large enough to carry:

• Prom tickets
• Identification
• cell phone
• Keys
• Mini mirror
• Breath mints
• Lipstick
• Sample of perfume
• Safety pins in case your dress moves in unpredictable ways
• Nail file
• Hair pins (to fix your up do)
• Headache medicine
• Kleenex and
• Enough cash that you could take a taxi home, just in case you need to.

If the accompanying dress has excessive beading, sequins, or embroidery, stay away from heavily embellished purses. Sometimes simple is the best choice. Accessories should not detract from the prom dress.Pretty For Prom: Accessories for Your Prom Dress: Prom Purses