Formal Accessories & Shoes

Essential items to stash in your clutch and your limo.

Never overlook the importance of hip, unexpected accessories on prom. Let your hip personal style shine with stylish extras - everything from a bright contrasting stiletto to a sweet bow headband to an edgy coat of black nail polish.

Straps sticking out and underwires awry will completely ruin the look; the perfect undergarment will make your prom dress even more dazzling and your prom night even more enjoyable.

The dress is only the beginning; so many choices remain even after you find "the one." Learn how to make those big, prom ensemble-altering decisions like gold versus silver, heels versus flats, and necklace versus earrings.

The easiest way to pull your formal ensemble together is to match your manicure to your dress accessories

Look stylish in scarlet accessories, the perfect bold addition to your formal dress.

Tips for breaking in your oxfords, heels or flats before a big dance.

Natalie Portman, a Harvard grad and quirky accessory advocate, gives us a lesson on whimsical extras.