From blush to band aids, makeup to money, a prom night survival kit includes all the evening necessities in a purse or a pocket.
1. Safety pins
Have you ever been mid-dance at a party when your dress strap snaps? Not a pretty sight. Safety pins will fix everything from the aforementioned busted straps to loose boutonnieres to broken jewelry.2. Money
Forget traditional etiquette. Whether you're the guy or the girl, whether you're the inviter or the invitee, extra money is a must. No matter who you are, offer to cover your half the prom. If your date insists on paying your way, offer again -- and then graciously accept.3. Stain remover
Stain remover is a must on prom night to catch unsightly spaghetti drops, soda drips, and lipstick schmears. Individually packaged wipes can slip into a pocket, while handy stain pens can be stashed in a purse with ease.4. Makeup stick
Even hiring the best makeup artist in town doesn't guarantee that your pretty face won't need a touch up or two. Keep a small makeup stick in your clutch, and use to to cover up that pesky pimple that came out of nowhere.5. Bobby pins
One minute your updo is flawless and fabulous, and the next it's a haphazard birds nest with ringlets scattered about. A well placed bobby pin can take your 'do from chaos back to perfection.6. Breath mints
Because you often head straight from dinner to prom, a few breath mints will freshen you up in no time. And on that note, maybe tonight's not the night to order french onion soup or garlic bread. Even a whole roll of breath mints can mask that.7. Blush
Don't spend the month prior to prom in a tanning bed. Simply sweep a healthy amount of bronzer before the big night, and pull out a cream blush stick throughout the evening for minor touch ups. A little pink blush goes a long way, and everyone will think you're just flushed from the excitement of prom.8. Band aids
If you think high heels are painful, you've never tried on those stiff fancy shoes guys have to wear on prom night. They're not exactly a walk in sneakers, people. So bring along a band aid or five, and they're bound to come in handy for you or your date... or both.9. Cell phone
There's certainly an argument to not bringing along your cell phone on prom night. You'll be with all your friends and your parents will now exactly where you are. Right? Right. But what happens if you get separated from your pals? Or your limo leaves you at dinner? Or you want to go somewhere after prom and you need to get the go-ahead from dad? Cell phone to the rescue.10. Cotton swabs
After a few sweaty hours in front of the camera lens and the dancefloor spotlights, your once-flawless eye makeup and lipstick will begin to resemble your five year-old self playing in mom's makeup drawer. A few cotton swabs can clean up messy makeup without furthering the damage.
