OK, anyone who knows me, knows that I happen to believe in NOT spending a lot of money on a pageant dress. You just have to do your homework and be creative. Many pageants are won with dresses that are a lot less expensive than you would think! Mothers of children 8 years and younger seem to think that the only dress option is to have one custom made. Don't get me wrong...this is a great way to get an awesome dress. But for a lot of us, spending hundreds or thousands of $$$ for a dress that will be worn once (or twice if you are lucky) is not an option.
First of all, if you are looking for one of those custom made dresses, try a consignment shop or e-bay. The ones who spent those high $$$ on a dress are now wanting to sell them so they can put money down on another one.
There are many on-line stores that sell pageant dresses and special occasion dresses at great prices! There are many flower-girl dresses that work great at pageants also. You will be surprised at what you can find.
Hints:
*If you find a dress/bathing suit in the perfect color but not "fancy enough". Try adding some sequins or sequin appliques (you don't even have to sew,use fabric glue).
* Add a Large rhinestone brooch to a waistband or bust line of a dress to make it look elegant.
*Some great dresses can be found at your local department stores, especially at Easter & Christmas time. (I just found a great one at Burlington Coat Factory) go figure!
*Jewelry can dress up any outfit.
*If you find a spot or any beads/sequins loose, ask for a discount. (Most places will give you 10% off!) and who's gonna notice when your on stage, NO ONE!
*If you can't find the right color, spray paint your belts or headbands to match your clothing .
* Add Sequins or rhinestones to your shoes or the hem of your dress for that extra sparkle!
6 comments:
Do 11 yr. olds still wear cupcake dresses or do they switch to the long dresses?
doo 13 yr olds switch to long dressess?
should 11 years olds wear cupcake dresses or long dresses?
it all depends on the pageant sime say that they should and some say they can my daughter is 11 and she still wears a cupcake dress and places very well hope this helped
yes my daughter wears one and shes 11 they can wear one up to age 13
yes in pageants 13 year old and up have to wear long dresses
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