Design Own Prom Dresses
Choosing the right pageant dress for the many various kinds of pageants such as Miss Universe, Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, Miss World and Miss Universe, is not only fun for these young ladies, they have to be very creative in choosing a dress which would complement their personalities. In some instances like the Miss Universe for instance, their dress would determine whether they were eligible to compete to the next level of the competition or be eliminated.
Some of these competitions require the contestants to wear a dress designed in a certain style and this form of competition is even harder, because it depends on how the individual wears the dress, the manner in which she carries herself and of course her posture. Just imagine a room full of around say forty women all wearing the same dress and you have to choose whom it looks best on.
There are many pageants that allow you to choose your own dress design, so this is much easier than having to wear the same style dress as all the other contestants, you get to choose a dress that gives you personality and complements all your natural inner beauty. Make sure to choose a color that would complement your complexion and would accentuate the color of your eyes. You want to look like you have already won the competition. Be sure to choose a material that is comfortable to the touch because it is very important that you and the dress you are wearing must look as though they are designed for each other.
When choosing a pageant dress, another rule that is important is to choose a dress to suit your particular figure and since we can assume that most of these contestants will have very petite figures, they should select a fitted dress that would show off their figure. Choose a dress with plain dark colors which will give you a streamlined effect. Some helpful guidelines that you should consider are when wearing prints be sure to keep them in proportion if they are too big it will make you look lopsided, if you decided to go with a layered dress make sure that the material is lightweight like silk, linen or cotton, if you choose a two piece skirt and top, try to avoid using contrasting colors such as light blue top with dark skirt, choose an all in one color. Remember the more fitted the dress the more flattering it will look.
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Prom season is upon us again and as this billion dollar industry continues its surge in growth and popularity, many brands are often wondering how to reach out to the teen market and get exposure for their product. Teens are becoming savvier and demanding more than just being told the latest trends, so Pierce Mattie PR, a leader in effectively utilizing both traditional and new media for brand awareness, has compiled a list of tips that goes beyond trend forecasting with advice on how to get exposure for your brand during this momentous time of year.
1. Offer prom advice. This opens the door for just about anyone to enter the Prom arena. Whether you are a dermatologist, a hair stylist, Prom gown and accessory brand such as Jovani or Alyce Designs, makeup artist or relationship expert, teens are always looking for advice and tips on everything from taking care of their skin leading up to prom, having the gown, hair style, accessories and details that best suits their personality to Prom date advice. Whether you host the advice on your own website, promote it to online communities whose readership is the teen demographic or offer yourself up to the media as an expert, getting your name out there as a trusted source for Prom advice will drive traffic to your website and improve your brand awareness. www.PromAdvice.com, an extension of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, is a great point of reference to start. Websites with great Prom advice: Promgirl.net, Sydney’s Closet, ThePromSite.com, PromSpot.com
2. Go multi-media. Nothing adds more depth and dimension to your brand's website than video or adding a podcast. Uploading the video to sites like You Tube and Revver and taking your podcast to iTunes can also help your Prom angle go viral. Multi-media brings your product to life and allows teens to use it as content on their blogs and social networking sites thus making your brand's exposure more expansive. Using multi-media doesn't have to be expensive, it can be as simple as using your computer or video camera to generate a media worthy product. Hot Prom sites that use multi-media: www.Loralie.com, www.Dresses.com, TJ Formal, Party Dress Express, http://www.serendipityprom.com/.
3. Seek out high school dot com prom sites. Many high schools are beginning to host their own prom website to give students up to date information about prom and after prom details. Contacting the school webmaster with your prom advice, contest, video or direct advertisement for their website will help bring targeted attention to your brand. Most school districts are strapped for cash these days due to educational budget cuts, so your direct ad may be a welcomed addition.
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Article written by Shannon Nelson, Corporate Communications Director @ Pierce Mattie Public Relations, Inc.
