The Pageant Room, the Official Wardrobe Sponsor, is a full service prom, bridal and pageant store providing impeccable service for over 35 years. The owner, Michelle Holmes has been preparing pageant contestants on a local, state and national level since 1994. She is also the official coaching consultant to Miss Illinois USA & Miss Illinois Teen USA. She can accommodate your wardrobe or coaching needs whether you are a first time contestant or a seasoned veteran.

Michelle Holmes and her team will be in Chicago for the Pre-pageant Orientation Seminar for all 2011 Miss Illinois USA & Miss Illinois Teen USA State Contestants on October 10, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago.

For more Information or
to schedule an appointment:

Call 618.997.2034
or email at
JoycesBridal@msn.com!

 


Each contestant will need rehearsal clothing (sweats, sweatshirts, jeans, tennis shoes, etc.) in addition to a fun outfit to wear to the Saturday night dinner and dance. The required competition and stage wardrobe is as follows:

  • Private Interview : You should select an outfit that you find appropriate for a job interview, and that reflects your
    personality. The outfit should make you feel comfortable and present yourself in a sophisticated and
    self-confident manner. Some examples include: slacks and a sweater set, pants and a blouse, a skirt
    with a coordinating top, etc. The outfit can range from casual to business oriented
  • Swimsuit: Contestants choose their own swimsuit. TEEN contestants are required to wear a solid colored one-piece suit, however, MISS contestants may chose between a solid colored one or two-piece suit. Adequate coverage is required; Brazilian cuts and thongs are not allowed. Swimsuits may be any appropriate style, and design, and there are no color restrictions. Although we ask that the suit be solid in color, there may be a small embellishment or trim of another color.
  • Evening Gown: All contestants must have a full-length evening gown of their choice. The style, design, and color are up to you. It can be elaborate, or very simple. Choose something that makes you feel beautiful. Your gown should represent YOUR own personality and taste. Remember that you can look like a million bucks without spending a million bucks! Teens are encouraged to wear gowns that reflect a more youthful style and look than the Miss contestants
  • Opening Production Number: MISS contestants will wear a cocktail dress in any one of eight pre-approved solid colors (colors provided after registration) and with any shoe of her choice. TEEN contestants will wear a nice pair of dark jeans (not faded or torn) with a blouse/top/tank in any shade of PINK and any heel of choice. All shoes should be secure on the foot and comfortable enough to dance in.

Examples of approved wardrobe styles can be seen in the Wardrobe Reference Sheets here... MISS or TEEN

  
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