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FORMal wear

REQUIRED OVERALL COMPETITION

ALL AGE DIVISIONS

30% OF YOUR OVERALL SCORE

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escorts

You will be introduced, by the emcee, as you are escorted onto the stage in the formal dress of your choosing. There is no admission charge for audience members attending Formal Wear.

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Watch video samples to see the pattern to follow on stage! Princess & Jr. Pre-Teens follow one pattern. Pre-Teen, Jr. Teen & Teens follow a more advanced pattern.

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ATTIRE RULES

PRINCESS, JR. PRE-TEEN, PRE-TEEN

  • A dress that is appropriate for your age and personality

  • Your dress can be any length and any style

  • No noticeable make-up

  • No hats, gloves, or bare midriffs

  • Shoes should be small heels or flats that compliment your dress

JR. TEEN & TEEN

  • A prom or formal dress that is appropriate for your age
    and personality

  • Your dress can be any length and any style

  • No hats, gloves, or bare midriffs

  • Shoes should compliment your dress

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scoring

  • Scoring is based on the judges' overall impression, and the finalists' ability to command attention with her poise and personality!

  • Judges are looking for a representative who is wearing appropriate attire, and is confident and comfortable on stage.

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You will need an escort for the Formal Wear Competition. Escorts may be any family member or friend. Dad, mom, grandparent, brother, sister, or friend, anyone can be your escort. 

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Escorts are only needed during the Formal Wear Competition. During the Final Show the State Finalist is presented on stage alone. Your escort will be a part of the audience and will need a ticket to enter the Final Show.
 

Escorts may wear suits, tuxedos, their Sunday best, formal attire, after 5, military uniforms or something that complements your formal dress.

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rehearsal

During pageant weekend each state finalist will attend a rehearsal so they may practice walking with their escort. 

 

Escorts are encouraged to attend this rehearsal, but it is not required.

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You bring

  • Formal Wear Dress.

  • Complimenting shoes

  • Complimenting jewelry (if applicable)

  • Emcee card (located in your Pageant paperwork. This card will be submitted at Pageant Check-In and handed back to you just prior to the formal wear event)

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