Congratulations Lindsey Jo Harrington for winning the Miss USA 2008 evening gown competition. Dress by Sherri Hill (4 of the top 5 finishers at the Miss USA 2008 pageant wore Sherri Hill evening gowns).
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HOURGLASS:
Now is your chance to show off that figure! With so many options to choose from, you may want
to decide which assets you would like to accentuate before searching for the perfect prom dress.
Since this body style is so versatile, we've included many examples to give
you an idea of what is out there. The gold Sherri Hill style on the left is a show stopping number that boasts all the right curves! (#s03003)
Celebrity prom look-a-likes are especially hot this year and look great on this body type! The beautiful blue gown on the right is the Charlize Theron Golden Globes replica. The tangerine dress on the left was inspired by "curvy" Beyonce Knowles at the Grammy Awards.
Now is your chance to show off that figure! With so many options to choose from, you may want
to decide which assets you would like to accentuate before searching for the perfect prom dress. Since this body style is so versatile, we've included many examples to give
you an idea of what is out there. The gold Sherri Hill style on the left is a show stopping number that boasts all the right curves! (#s03003)Celebrity prom look-a-likes are especially hot this year and look great on this body type! The beautiful blue gown on the right is the Charlize Theron Golden Globes replica. The tangerine dress on the left was inspired by "curvy" Beyonce Knowles at the Grammy Awards.
FULL-BUST or TRIANGULAR:
Now for the full-busted females out there, you must ask yourself...Do I want to tame these babies or show them off? If you would like to tame them, choose widely spaced straps.
This Jovani Beyond style (#b3163) has widely spaced straps and just a hint of cleavage. Sassy!
To show off a your beautiful bosoms, a corset works nicely and helps with support. Stay away from corsets with a sweetheart neckline, you'll be eating boobies for dinner! Sherri Hill's prom style s03001 is perfect for showing off your best cleavage and your favorite heels!
Now for the full-busted females out there, you must ask yourself...Do I want to tame these babies or show them off? If you would like to tame them, choose widely spaced straps. This Jovani Beyond style (#b3163) has widely spaced straps and just a hint of cleavage. Sassy!
To show off a your beautiful bosoms, a corset works nicely and helps with support. Stay away from corsets with a sweetheart neckline, you'll be eating boobies for dinner! Sherri Hill's prom style s03001 is perfect for showing off your best cleavage and your favorite heels!
Instead of going for the bright, solid-colored dresses or the plain black ones, go for a great print or pattern that can make you the most memorable on prom night.
There is the classic floral for a sweeter look, and then there are the lovable polka dots. Don't forget the playful animals print that just never goes out of style.
When accessorizing a print dress, go for a subtle, simple jewelry pieces and shoes. No over-doing it.
Sherri Hill's prom collection has some of our favorite print dresses for this season.
There is the classic floral for a sweeter look, and then there are the lovable polka dots. Don't forget the playful animals print that just never goes out of style.
When accessorizing a print dress, go for a subtle, simple jewelry pieces and shoes. No over-doing it.
Sherri Hill's prom collection has some of our favorite print dresses for this season.
Miss America 2007 is a beauty queen from Lawton, Oklahoma. Born in
1986, Nelson is the sixth Miss Oklahoma to be crowned Miss America. Nelson was crowned Miss Teen Oklahoma in 2004, which allowed her to perform at the 2005 Miss America pageant. Along the way, she won the Miss Oklahoma State Fair pageant and then competed in the Miss Oklahoma pageant in 2006. She won the title and a $16,000 scholarship, making her the youngest contestant to become Miss Oklahoma.
Jan. 29, 2007, Nelson represented Oklahoma in the Miss America 2007 pageant and was crowned the 82nd Miss America. She received a $50,000 with the title.
Nelson is a student at the University of Central Oklahoma and her goal is to be a Broadway performer. She showed off her vocal skills during the talent performance of the competition. She has also expressed support for Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama.
Most recently, Nelson teamed up with Josh Walsh from FOX network's TV show America's Most Wanted to assist in the apprehension of potential child predators. As of May 1, 2007, Nelson stated that she did not plan to return to testify, but reports state that she changed her mind and she will testify against the perpetrators.
 Miss USA 2004 Shandi Finnessey's Winning Dress dress designed by Sherri Hill |
Is this your first beauty pageant? Feeling a bit lost, especially when it comes to picking out clothes for the competition? Well, fret no more because we're here to tell you a few secrets to help you achieve the best look for your beauty pageant. First and foremost, it is extremely important for any contestant to dress her own age. If you are competing against girls who are a lot older or a lot younger than you, just keep in mind that the judges know how old you are and they will be able to notice disparities in age and dress. This goes for the evening gown competition and during the casual wear interview. When choosing your casual wear, make sure that it is age appropriate and suits you in color and fit. You want something that you are able |
to comfortably move around in. Also, ask yourself if you actually like your outfit. Does it make you feel good or just awkward? No matter what, you need to make sure that you can sell the outfit and make the judges like it. Look at the winning dresses of the past. One thing you will notice is that most of them are designed by Sherri Hill. There are a few pictures here of Sherri Hill's recent winners. And now for the talent competition. No matter what your talent may be, dancing, singing or gymnastics, what you decide to wear is a costume and it will really show off your entertainment style. Your costume should translate the image of your talent and convey a mood for the audience. You do not want to send mixed messages to the judges. They will just be confused and deduct points. If you are doing a singing act, the second you walk on stage sets the mood for the piece. It is a good idea to set the dress specifically to the song that you choose, but do not be literal. If you are singing a classical piece, your costume should be theatrical, especially if you are doing an operatic piece. Something traditional and symphonic-looking is ideal such as a costume with regal colors or rich velvet. For more contemporary songs the costume should just give more to the piece. Broadway or show tunes call for lots of shimmering pieces with rhinestones or glitz. These are the songs you can really have fun with. If you are playing an instrument for the talent portion, think about the demands of your instrument while playing. If you are playing something like the flute or violin, the judges will focus on your face, so your dress should bring attention to the upper body. Choose a dress that has a detailed neckline, shoulders or sleeves. If the tune you choose to play is energetic and calls for a lot of movement, be sure to choose a dress or costume that allows you to move comfortably. If you are playing the piano, remember that the judges will probably be facing you from an angle or directly towards the piano keys. If they are facing the keys, they will also be facing your back, meaning the back of your dress has to be interesting. If you are facing the judges from an angle, then they will have the chance to also see your face. You will need attention there and also along the torso. Flowing trains and embellishments are going to work best if you are a pianist. The talent where costume is the most important is definitely dancing, gymnastics or any athletic event. These talents are physically demanding and really need great costumes to reflect the performance's music. There are also many options for costuming that shows off your show biz side. You want whatever you wear to go directly with the music. For example, if you are doing ballet, any classical piece would require a classical outfit, like pink tights and a tutu. But if the song you are dancing to is more modern, pick something that reflects that image. You are giving the judges a real picture and costume, makeup and music all play a part. |
 Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry dress designed by Sherri Hill  Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner designed by Sherri Hill  Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson designed by Sherri Hill |
| Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry was born on July 18, 1983 in Houston, Texas. She graduated from an Oklahoma high school in 2001 and attended the University of Oklahoma, earning a degree in elementary education. Before being crowned Miss America, Berry competed in numerous competitions such as the Miss Grand Lake competition in Oklahoma. She won both the talent and swimsuit competition. She also competed in the 2001 competition and went unplaced, made the top 10 in 2002, placed third runner-up in 2003 and 2004 and then finally won the Miss Oklahoma title in 2005. In 2006, Berry won the Miss America crown after winning a preliminary talent award for her ballet performance. She was later crowned the first Miss America titleholder crowned outside of Atlantic City, New Jersey. During her reign as Miss America, Berry's platform issue was "Building Tolerance to Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking." She worked on behalf of MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. |
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| The 2005 Miss USA Chelsea Cooley was born on October 30, 1983 in Mint Hill, North Carolina. She attended the Art Institute of Chicago and has a wide range of hobbies from snorkeling, to jet skiing, to shag dancing. She began her professional pageant career by winning the Miss North Carolina Teen USA pageant in 2000. She later represented North Carolina in the Miss Teen USA pageant but did not even place. In 2004 Cooley enter the Miss North Carolina USA pageant and placed 1st runner-up. She still won North Carolina's Miss Photogenic award that year. The following year, Cooley took another shot at competing in the Miss North Carolina USA pageant and won. Cooley won the Miss USA 2005 pageant live from Baltimore, Maryland. The following month she competed in the Miss Universe pageant and advanced to the top 10. Natalie Glebova of Canada was eventually crowned Miss Universe. During her reign as Miss USA, Cooley attended many charitable events and became a popular face and name across the globe. One of her greatest achievements was raising $22.8 million for breast and ovarian cancer research. She also participated in a USO tour of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Since Cooley passed down her crown, she expressed interest in becoming involved with the entertainment industry, following the footsteps of former Miss USA winners Susie Castillo and Shandi Finnessey. She also runs her own image consulting company called Stand Out Productions, Inc. and is currently writing a book titled "The Pageant Principle: An 8-Step Plan to Help You Face Any Challenge with Grace, Style and Confidence." |
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