subject: Five Tips For Selecting Appropriate Beauty Pageant Dresses [print this page] There are several aspects that are judged throughout a beauty pageant. They range from athleticism, taste, ability to answer questions effectively, poise and of course the dress, among other things. The dress plays a huge role in determining the points allotted to each girl. That is why it is absolutely critical to choose an appropriate dress for the pageant. There are a few different tips that everyone contestant should consider when selecting a dress and they are listed below.
First, it's important to have a dress that is fitting for the type of pageant that it will be worn at. For instance, scholarship pageants are very different from the Miss USA pageant. Those who are competing in a scholarship pageant must be modest. The Miss USA pageant is more lenient when it comes to the amount of skin that can be showed. Those who are uncertain should play it safe and make sure their dress has a modest length so as to not show off too much skin.
The goal of every pageant girl is to stand out in the crowd. That can be difficult to do on a stage that is rather distant from the crowd. A dress, though, can make all the difference. With a little extra beading, any dress can glimmer in the spotlight and turn heads as the judges take notice. Finding a dress that has a wow factor can really increase the odds of being noticed and taking home a prize.
While it is important to draw attention, finding a color that sticks out is not necessarily a good idea. Colors of the dress should actually be based upon the color of the skin and hair. It is definitely possible to clash with the dress and make the overall look appear like a mismatch. One might as well withdraw from the competition altogether if they don't match their hair, skin and dress colors just right. Remember also that pageant lighting is very unforgiving thanks to its intensity.
The last tip to consider is finding the perfect cut to mold to a particular body type. Every woman's body is different. The cut of a gown can either flatter or expose her weaknesses. Just because a strapless dress looks good on a competitor does not mean it will look good on a girl with broad shoulders. Pay attention to the better features of the body and try to show them off. Similarly, pay attention to the problem areas and do what can be done to minimize their appearance with the dress. Indeed, finding appropriate beauty pageant dresses is an art form; however, it can be done if the tips above are followed.
