Beauty Pageant Tips You Cannot Afford to Miss!

A beauty pageant can be the door to a wonderfulStick to colors that suit you best
future for the successful candidate, but it is not anYou probably have a good idea of which colors
easy thing to get right. We have gathered some topcompliment you best so stick with them. Do not be
tips on how to maximise your chances of success, sotempted to go out on a limb by trying a color that looks
take a look at them to help make your experience asgreat on your friend but just isn't for you.
positive as possible.Don't go over the top
Don't forget to smileAvoid over-accessorizing or wearing too much
Of course it can be hard to maintain a relaxed lookingmakeup at pageants, even in the evening gown
smile when you are onstage, but this is so important.competition. Items like gloves should never be worn as
Practice in front of a mirror and focus a lot of attentionthey appear overdone and will just distract from the
on gaining self-confidence in the weeks leading up torest of your look.
your pageant. The best way to become effective atBe organized
dealing with any nervousness is to perform or talk inMake sure that you are clear on exactly when you
front of an audience as much as possible. Find waysare being judged and be sure that your apparel is
to do this with friends and family and it will help youclean and ironed. Have a plan for hairstyles, do not
work on your stage presence. A natural smile is aleave your 'up-do' to chance and have plenty of grips,
great start to winning over judges.slides and safety pins at the ready just in case.
Watch what you eatBe gracious
Avoid large meals and carbohydrates the night beforeAlways remain gracious to other contestants. If you or
a competition, as this will cause unavoidable bloating,your child does not make it through this time then you
which is very unflattering and won't show you at yourcan take away what you have learned from the
best.experience and next time will go much better!