A Wardrobe for a Queen: 11 Steps to the Perfect Wardrobe
We over buy, and second guess ourselves. Lots of times we buy something cheaper, and then end up having to buy two! Because we finally give in to the fact that we just don’t like it.
To prevent this from happening I have come up with this foolproof 11 step by step plan on How to Pull Together the Perfect Pageant Wardrobe!
1.Write down what you will need for the whole week, so you don’t over buy. Don’t forget shoes and accessories.
2. Go through your closet and pull your very favorite things that may possibly work.
3. While in your closet find your dress that is your favorite cut. (You won’t use this for your pageant. Just for reference.)
4. Take the clothes you pulled and see if you love any enough to use them for practice or excursions. Remember using what you have leaves a bigger budget for competition wardrobe. The things you will use out of your closet you will want to buy some new accessories to wear with them, so you feel good in them.
5. Go back to your list and fill in everything you already have. Look at each outfit and accessory and add an amount you think is reasonable. At the end of the page give yourself a generous cush fund. (how much you can go over still in your comfort zone.) Add 25 dollars to each outfit for alterations.
6. Find your evening gown before you do anything else. Here is where the dress from your closet comes in. If that cut looks best on you keep that in mind. For example, I don’t have hips. I noticed in my closet my favorite dresses didn’t have a seam at the waistline. They make me feel sleek and sexy without the curves. This helped me know I did not want a waistline cut on my evening gown.
7. While picking evening gown, pick your five favorite colors. Now watch competitions on YouTube, see which colors you like on stage (they show up different), and give the impression you want to make. Do the same for the cut. Remember to make the gown fit the age group. Think about your best assets and accentuate them. (if you have a nice back look for a dress with the back out. Because I have small hips, I like a train to give me curve.)
8. The reason I say buy your gown first, is it takes a while to get them in, your gown may need alterations which may take longer if beaded and it’s good to register first so it is not taken. I have seen so many people stress over evening gown until it consumes them. I believe it’s better to splurge a little and love your gown so you can focus on your training.
9. Buy your interview outfit next. It is your first impression to the judges. You should feel good in it. It should be tailored but not so tight you have to pull it down. Make sure you feel refined in it.
5. Go back to your list and fill in everything you already have. Look at each outfit and accessory and add an amount you think is reasonable. At the end of the page give yourself a generous cush fund. (how much you can go over still in your comfort zone.) Add 25 dollars to each outfit for alterations.
6. Find your evening gown before you do anything else. Here is where the dress from your closet comes in. If that cut looks best on you keep that in mind. For example, I don’t have hips. I noticed in my closet my favorite dresses didn’t have a seam at the waistline. They make me feel sleek and sexy without the curves. This helped me know I did not want a waistline cut on my evening gown.
7. While picking evening gown, pick your five favorite colors. Now watch competitions on YouTube, see which colors you like on stage (they show up different), and give the impression you want to make. Do the same for the cut. Remember to make the gown fit the age group. Think about your best assets and accentuate them. (if you have a nice back look for a dress with the back out. Because I have small hips, I like a train to give me curve.)
8. The reason I say buy your gown first, is it takes a while to get them in, your gown may need alterations which may take longer if beaded and it’s good to register first so it is not taken. I have seen so many people stress over evening gown until it consumes them. I believe it’s better to splurge a little and love your gown so you can focus on your training.
9. Buy your interview outfit next. It is your first impression to the judges. You should feel good in it. It should be tailored but not so tight you have to pull it down. Make sure you feel refined in it.
10. Check where your budget is and purchase the rest of the items you need. Find pieces that fit your personality but make sure there is a wow factor or just plain makes a fashion statement (this can be sleek and plain) so you stand out.
11.When your wardrobe is purchased. Everything from earrings to shoes, I feel the most important part is alterations. This to me is what changes what you’ve bought from a rack garment to a tailored piece.
Robin Towle
Mrs. International 2019
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