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Piecing Together the Best Pageant Wardrobe

Pageant Wardrobe is your outward expression to the world.  The judges see Pageant Patti everyday, so it is refreshing when contestants arrive original and authentic.  Don’t think that there is some unspoken uniform that has to be adhered to when competing for any title. Your goal in pageant wardrobing is simple: Look poised, polished, and professional in whatever best suits you.

Let’s outline some places to get stated in building your best pageant wardrobe that is fitting to who you really are.

Your Closet and Favorite Stores

Don’t throw YOU out when dressing to compete. You already own several items that can do double duty such as a cute sweater dress or a pair of killer shoes!
Revisit your favorite stores this holiday season. Especially, take advantage of on-line only pieces and the wider selection.

Ebay

There are a million on-line resales stores that will allow you to negotiate your price like Ebay.com and PageantResale.  In the same way, collect of few items from your own closet that can help to raise money for new fresh clothing.

Local shopping and Custom

Mom and Pops, boutiques, and consignment stores can hold hidden treasure if you like the thrill of the hunt.  Don’t overlook smaller local store because they tend to have more selection collections and one of a kind items. With the help of a seamstress you can alter anything you love to fit. Pay attention to fabric, color, and detail. Sizes can change.

With these tips, go out and be empowered through your wardrobe! You don’t have to be anyone else’s version of you. Remember, competing as you is always in vogue.

This article was written by Kristen Darden, a pageant coach out of Tennessee. To contact Kristen for a consultation, email Kristen.Darden@gmail.com.

Your Crowning Pageant Jewelry

When it comes to your on-stage performance, the right pageant jewelry can be like the best icing on a cake.  However, choosing inappropriate accessories can be distracting for both your audience and, more importantly, your judges.  Your total image is a key element to capturing your crown.

Freeze! Give Me All Your Jewelry!

You don’t have to pull off a jewel heist to have pieces that work for you.  Every Pageant Girl needs classic items to build the foundation of any beauty pageant jewelry Your Crowning Pageant Jewelry box. With the following 6 pieces you can go from your closed interview to your crowing moment with no trouble at all.  Also, the chart below outlines when each item should be worn to maximize each accessory without taking away from wonderful you.

Pageant Jewelry Breakdown

  1. Pearly Girlie: pearl earring, a single stand necklace
  2. Your Bestie:  simple diamond studs, and chandelier earrings
  3. Cuff Em: a killer sparkly bracelet
  4. Wild Card: one Anything (broach, scarf, flower)
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Using this chart and a little fashion sense as your guide, you can wow the judges. Just keep in mind what you really want to take center stage is YOU!

This article was written by Kristen Darden, a pageant coach out of Tennessee. To contact Kristen for a consultation, email Kristen.Darden@gmail.com.