Make sure the dress is appropriate depending on the girl's age. Your judging panel is made up of many different personalities and people. Every person has their opinion as to what is “age appropriate.” To score the highest points, it is better to be classy and tasteful. Judges do not like seeing young girls look like teenagers, nor do they like teenagers dressing like mature women.
Choose the right dress color to stand out from the crowd. The dress should draw attention to you, not draw our attention to the dress. Your gown should make your body look proportional and you need to be able to walk in it comfortably. In natural pageant, do not wear hoops under the ball gowns. A skirt that is too full and big will be distracting to the judges and shorten the height of the girl wearing it.
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