| The costume jewelry you choose to wear to | | | | Most people look for rings, earrings, bracelets, |
| your senior or junior prom is just as important as | | | | necklaces, and even anklets for the prom. This |
| the dress you decide to wear. Prom for many | | | | year considered adding a little sparkle with some |
| teenagers is one of the most memorable nights | | | | fashion jewelry for your hair. You can find |
| of their lives. The right accessories can look great | | | | everything from pearl and rhinestone headbands |
| with your style and complement the dress and | | | | to jeweled flower clips that can add to the |
| hairdo you sport that evening. On the other hand, | | | | beauty of your hair style. Hair jewelry does not |
| the wrong jewelry can look out of place or | | | | work with every style, so talk to your hairstylist |
| overwhelm your overall look making you look | | | | before spending money on pieces to ensure that |
| tacky. Here are some tips to help you choose the | | | | they will work with the hair style you want to |
| perfect prom bracelets, earrings, necklaces and | | | | wear to prom. |
| more. | | | | Tip #5: Set a price for your jewelry before you |
| Tip #1: Buy your dress before you buy your | | | | start shopping. |
| jewelry. | | | | No matter what your budget or style may be, |
| Choosing your costume jewelry highly limits the | | | | you can find great costume jewelry for prom. |
| dress choices you have. When you choose large | | | | However, if you do not set a limit for yourself, |
| necklaces, for example, most halter-top dresses | | | | you will likely end spending too much. High-end |
| won’t work well, and if you go for smaller | | | | jewelry can cost hundreds or even thousands of |
| earrings and a smaller necklace, your neck may | | | | dollars. Keep in mind that your prom is a night |
| look too stark if you go for a strapless dress and | | | | when you will be dancing in a crowd and carrying |
| an up-do hairstyle. Your dress is the main feature | | | | on without a care in the world. It is easy to lose |
| for the evening, so purchase it first and then buy | | | | pieces of costume jewelry so stick to a more |
| costume jewelry to match your dress style and | | | | modest budget and leave your grandmother’s |
| color. | | | | heirloom gold and pearl earrings at home for |
| Tip #2: Buy jewelry that matches, but not | | | | another night. |
| necessarily in a jewelry set. | | | | Tip #6: Go gold in 2009. |
| While many retailers are selling jewelry sets, | | | | Gold jewelry is another hot trend for 2009. If you |
| costume jewelry wholesale often looks great | | | | already purchased a metallic dress, gold may be a |
| when you pair up different styles that are the | | | | little overwhelming and here go with a different |
| same color. If you choose to wear a classic black | | | | color jewelry theme such as pink or black. Gold |
| dress, vibrant pink jewelry would adorn it nicely. | | | | jewelry can work with just about any other color |
| While you get the same color jewelry, a chunky | | | | dress, from classic black and white to pink and |
| bracelet, tear-drop earrings, and a long necklace | | | | more. Even if your dress has a bold print, you can |
| with a bright pink charm would perfectly complete | | | | choose subtle gold jewelry to wear that will |
| your look. At the same time, many people make | | | | complete your desired look. Remember to not |
| the mistake of choosing costume jewelry that is | | | | overdo your appearance where it gets in the way |
| the same metal but has nothing else in common, | | | | of your natural beauty. |
| which looks piecemeal and can be tacky. Instead, | | | | Tip #7: Choose long-lasting pieces. |
| look for pieces that have similar shapes and | | | | Whatever pieces of costume jewelry you choose |
| styles. Lay the costume jewelry out in front of | | | | should look great against your skin tone and work |
| you with a swatch from your dress to see how it | | | | well with the rest of your wardrobe, not just the |
| works together before making any purchase. | | | | prom dress that you will most likely only wear |
| Tip #3: Choose at least one large piece that | | | | once or twice. How much are you willing to spend |
| creates a bold statement. | | | | on a piece of costume jewelry that you only |
| Prom 2009 is all about making a bold statement. | | | | wear once? On the other hand, you will probably |
| Many girls choose to make their statement with | | | | feel more comfortable shelling out more |
| costume jewelry instead of their dress. If this is | | | | hard-earned money for a necklace or earrings |
| the case for you, choose a simple dress and at | | | | that you know you will still be wearing years from |
| least one large piece of costume jewelry that | | | | now. “Evergreen” jewelry pieces never go |
| makes a valiant statement about your style. | | | | out of style and work just as well with jeans as |
| Brightly colored or patterned chunky bracelets are | | | | they do with a formal dress. |
| extremely popular as well as choker-style | | | | It is important to remember that all your prom |
| necklaces that drape over your collar bone for | | | | fashion, including your dress, shoes, and jewelry, |
| that stunning regal look. Do not be afraid to think | | | | needs to correspond to your personal style. It is |
| outside the box when it comes to your costume | | | | more important that you love how you look on |
| jewelry, especially if you have chosen a subtler, | | | | your prom night than trying to keep up with the |
| classic dress design. | | | | latest fashion trends. |
| Tip #4: Do not forget about jewelry for your hair. | | | | |