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This will be the last article full of tips of what to wear and bring to prom.  Today's tips will be what to keep in your purse when you go to prom.  For obvious reasons, you don't want to drag around a huge bag full of stuff, but you don't want to be desperately asking around for something you forgot and now need either.  I thought I'd advise you to bring a few necessary items in your clutch.

Cellphone
What if something happens while you're at prom and you need to head home early?  What if the dance lasts longer than expected and you need to call home to check in with your parents?  To stay safe, keep your charged phone with you in your purse.  I know that this is a cliche, but it truly is better to be safe than sorry.    

Bobby Pins
You may have a hair problem.  In fact, you probably will.  Chances are, you'll have to step outside in the wind, be stuck in a stuffy room for a few hours, and be moving around and dancing.  Even if you're wearing curls without any bobby pins, bring a few just in case.  You may have to tuck away a few flattening curls.  If you're wearing an elaborate updo or braid, this should be a no-brainer.  Bring plenty of bobby pins. 

Lipstick/Lip Gloss
You'll probably eat while at prom.  You will need to refresh your lipstick or gloss while you're there at some point, no matter what you're doing.  Lipstick isn't that big, so it should be easy to stick inside your clutch.  You will use it.

Any ID
Are you at least sixteen?  Bring your driver's license.  Otherwise, bring a student ID.  Just in case you get pulled over or the school won't allow you in with identification of some sort... or (and I know I'm sounding awful right now) if something happens and you get separated from your friends, you'll have a way to be identified.

Cash
Bring twenty bucks.  It may come in handy at some point.

Eyeshadow or Mascara or Blush
This is optional, but if you are worried about your makeup fading, you may want to stick a little something in your purse to help you out later on.

Feminine Products
I won't go into detail here.  Just... what if?

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