How To Find The Perfect Evening Gown
It's so hard to find the perfect evening gown, but here's a few tips on what to look for! First off, make sure that there are no regulations in your pageant system. (Some have different length requirements, no "leg slit" rules, etc.) Find a dress shape that complements your body. (It's usually best to avoid poofy ball gowns and Cinderella dresses for evening wear competition. A-Line and mermaid gowns are great examples on stage!)Your style and shape of gown should also fit your age division. For example; in the Miss division, ladies should exemplify poise and sophistication. Therefore, long sleeves and deep necklines may portray your maturity and age. While teens are eligible to go for strapless looks and more beadwork. Also, always choose a color that compliments your skin tone; teens should look for brighter colors while Miss contestants may look for bold colors. If you are getting tanned for your pageant, make sure it doesn't fade and think about its impact on your gown. White dresses are gorgeous on stage but make sure that you keep it clean! Have your dress tailored to make sure that you can walk in it. (Hint: Practice on stairs and runways, you never know what will be on stage!) Also, remember to bring safety pins to your pageant and use double-sided tape to make sure your dress stays up and compliments your body style.(Always wear nude/skintone underwear under your evening gown!)Finally, make sure your accessories and shoes match perfectly. A great place to purchase earrings is Crown Couture at gasparcruz.com! Here are a few examples of gown ideas!
Below left; Chrissy Reynoso, Miss United States Intercontinental 2013. She is wearing a cherry red, long sleeved dress with a deep neckline; a perfect example of a Miss contestant's gown!
To the right, Bella Normand, Miss TEEN Scotland 2013 is wearing a fully beaded, pink gown with silver sequenced straps. The dress shape, straps, and color all fit the teen category!
Hope this helps you find the perfect evening gown! Remember all of the details and if you don't love it when you try it on, you won't love it on stage! Feel confident and beautiful in your dress and show it on stage! Good luck ladies! <3
XOXO,
TTT (NC)
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