What should a girl wear for the interview portion of the competition?
The days of the pageant suit only are gone. Wear something that says you are ready to go anywhere. As a titleholder, you will be exposed to many different people of different age, gender, and background. Pageants want to see an inclusive young woman that they can take anywhere.
It’s good to express yourself through your clothing. Don’t attempt to hide yourself behind the “pageant suit”. Wear a cute dress, or suit pants with an interesting business top. Jackets are optional. Confidence is key. If you don’t like the outfit, do not expect anyone else to either.
Kristen Darden was crowned Miss Tennessee Valley 2006 and went on to compete for the title of Miss Tennessee. Darden is a pageant coach who has coached several contestants including Miss Black and Gold 2005, Miss MTBR 2007, Miss MTBR 2008, Miss Dallas United States 2009, and Miss Black TN 2009. To contact Kristen email kristen.darden@gmail.com.
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