Formal Dress:.
You will need one formal dress. Be sure your dress style is appropriate for your age division. We recommend that you do not wear trains, hats, gloves or hoop skirts. It is not necessary to buy expensive clothes for the pageant. Try to borrow or make use with what you have.
Where can I get the formal dress?
Most families look among four sources:
If you are a teenager; then perhaps you have a prom dress in the closet already;.use it!
Bride and formal shops sell and/or rent formal dresses.
Friends might have one you can borrow orrent. Friends, family members, or a local seamstress can make one for you.
*** Don't forget to check clothing resale shops! In all cases be sure to have the rules with you when you are selecting a dress.
Does my formal dress have to be expensive?
Definitely not. What is important is that it meets the rules and is a dress that you enjoy. The formal wear scoring is based on your poise and presentation in the dress; not the dress itself.
Does it have to be white?
No. Choose a color that you feel good wearing. Solid colors work best. Girls have won in dark bold colors, like red or black, but you will generally find that for your appearance on stage that lighter, softer colors are preferable. White is a very popular color for dresses because it is easy to obtain and has a bright fresh appearance. Accordingly, many girls happen to have white dresses. This is not a scoring criteria in any way.
Interview Outfit:.
Girls in the Teen and Junior Teen Division should choose something suitable for a job interview. Girls in the Pre-Teen, Sweetheart, & Princess Divisions should choose something suitable for church. Be sure your shoes and accessories compliment your outfit. PLEASE, do not wear hats, gloves or carry a purse. This outfit will be for your interview and your poise and appearance judging on stage.
Official T-Shirt and Shorts Outfit:.
This outfit will be worn during the opening number and for the optional speech contest. The shorts and shirt will be available at the pageant. This should be worn with white tennis shoes and white socks, which you will bring with you pageant weekend.
