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First thing you need is do a trial run and get dressed up, made up, and your hairdo in place, just like you will on the day of the prom. If that is not possible, just imagine what you are planning to wear, including shoes, shawl, necklace, bracelet, earrings, rings, etc., etc., etc. Also keep in mind how you plan to wear your makeup and your hair. We've found a great way to find the perfect balance between right on and ridiculous.

Ready? Ok here goes.

Give yourself ONE point for each of the following attributes in your outfit.
 

• Fancy hair style or updo

• Full Makeup, lips, eyes, and blush

• Texture or shine or a visible pattern in the cloth of your dress

• EACH prom dress accent feature, such as trim, embroidery, ruffles, sash, lace or color contrast.

• Earrings. Up to 3 inches long, count as one. Over than 3 inches count as two.

• EACH piece of jewelry: bracelet, necklace, watch, chain, visible body piercing, tattoos

• jacket or shrug or shawl

• Corsage or pin

• Gloves

• Flowers in hair

• EACH type of hair accent, such as barrette, or other hair jewelry, stencil, or glitter etc.

• Brightly painted fingernails, clear counts as zero.

• Glasses or sunglasses

• Fancy handbag, such as brocade or beaded

• Eye-catching hosiery, such as lace or seamed

• Fancy, glittery or brightly colored shoes
  
  _____ TOTAL

Your score:
1-3 = Poor. You need a day at the mall!
4-7 = Average. C'mon, don't be shy!
8-11= Excellent. You are lookin' goooooood.
More than 12? You're overdoing a good thing.

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