Scoring
• 1/3 Poise and Appearance in Formal Wear
• 1/3 Personal Introduction in Interview Outfit
• 1/3 Personality during a Personal Interview
Judging
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 or rent. 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.