Last Minute Prom Fixes

It’s your worst nightmare, prom is tonight and you realize that your prom dress is an inch too long with the new heels you just bought! This could happen…and it does happen all too often to unsuspecting prom-goers. But don’t fear ladies, there are simple fixes for all your last minute disasters! To be totally prepared for this year’s prom, follow our last minute tips:

A makeup meltdown can occur from having lipstick-stained teeth, a mascara smear below your eye, or even having your makeup literally slide down your face. To keep any or all of these things from happening, start with a great foundation primer like Nars Makeup Primer with SPF 20. A primer can smooth over imperfections on your skin, giving you the perfect foundation upon which to apply your makeup. Try a little primer on your eyelids as well to keep your eye shadow in place. Your makeup will go on smoothly and picture perfect, and it’s sure to last the whole night through.

To avoid a dress that is as wrinkled as a day old newspaper, don’t forget to steam it right before you wear it. You can have your mom or a friend help you steam it using a traditional steamer or even your clothes iron (just use the steam function on the iron). This will leave your dress perfectly smooth and leave you looking perfect for prom.

If a too-long hemline is a last minute concern, you can fix it quick by using double stick tape. A good double stick tape will keep your hemline from dragging you down throughout the night; try the double stick strips from Hollywood Fashion Tape.

• Maidenform Breakthrough Backless Underwire Bra gives you the support of straps without any back to it so you can wear it with low back dresses.
• If you have a dress that is both strapless and backless, try the Natural Strapless and Backless Wing Bra that will work with almost any type of dress.
• Search all backless or strapless bras for one that will work with your specific prom dress
• So that you don’t pull a “Britney,” use a seamless panty that will give you coverage but won’t show through your dress.
• Get some Hollywood Fashion Tape to help hold your dress in place in all the right spots, just in case!

• Facial Blotting Tissues (toilet seat cover paper works great too!)
• Double stick tape
• Breath mints
• Perfume
• Safety pins/sewing kit
• Compact mirror
• Tampons or sanitary pads
• Stain remover cloths (try the Shout brand)
• Toothpicks/floss
• Cell phone