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The most important garment in most beauty pageants is the evening gown. Though people may love the outfits for the swimsuit or talent category, the evening gown can make or break a contestant. The best evening-wear designs show off the contestant's best features, complement her natural coloring and look seductive without seeming risque.
Pink Crystal Gown
Pink chiffon and crystal seed beads combine for a style that pairs well with deep skin tones. The strapless evening gown consists of pink chiffon lined with white satin. Flat pleats of gathered chiffon wrap tightly around the bodice area. A thin line of crystal beads trim the V-shaped back and sweetheart neckline of the bodice. Scattered crystal beads peek from among the folds of the main bodice, adding a slight sparkle.
The low, bead-trimmed, V-shaped waistline on the pageant gown flairs into a full, ankle-length skirt. The satin-lined skirt contains five chiffon overskirts, each one trimmed with a thin line of the clear beads. Pair the gown with a delicate, three-strand, crystal-beaded, choker necklace and matching earrings. Try an upswept or half-upswept hairstyle to complete the look and display your shoulder, back and neck areas.
Aqua Fade Gown
Use charmeuse fabric that starts pale aqua at the top and slowly changes to deep aqua at the bottom for a dramatic pageant gown. The pale blue halter neckline of the evening gown ties in a small bow at the back of the neck. The fabric color starts to darken toward the middle of the fitted bodice.
The skirt on the pageant gown remains fitted until the upper-thigh slit on the right side changes the silhouette. The slit accent on the gown is particularly useful for displaying a great set of legs. The remaining skirt flows gracefully to the floor-length hem. A thin strip of cobalt blue satin trims the neckline, edges of the slit and hem of the skirt. Pair the gown with simple accessories that add a little sparkle, such as a twinkling rhinestone bracelet and rhinestone stud earrings.
Green Beaded Gown
Green looks great with a variety of skin tones, making green pageant gowns versatile and popular products. The one-shoulder evening gown consists of a tight, grass green, silk bodice and an asymmetrical neckline with a thin strap over the left shoulder. The bodice ends at the mid-hip on the left side and sweeps down to the upper thigh on the right side. Small, subtle, gold-beaded flower shapes decorate the entire bodice.
The soft, floor-length skirt on the pageant gown consists of rich, forest green chiffon. The skirt falls open on the right side, splitting at the bottom of the long bodice to reveal the upper thigh. A small, gold-beaded brooch decorates the line where the bodice ends and the split begins. Pair the dress with jewelry that matches the elegant style, such as gold hoop earrings or a simple gold bracelet.
