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Finding the perfect dress for your pageant can make or break your first impression with the judges

With two front pockets and two side pockets, it's an easily adaptable piece to dress up or down and to move with you throughout the day

Even though I've been out of the industry for over two decades, I still look for black dresses with a point of difference to stop them from feeling too 'worky.'" Handily, there are plenty of elevated black dresses with cool cutouts, statement fringing, pretty bows, jacquard finishes and striking silhouettes out there that are totally ageless in their appeal

You can also pair a classic button-down shirt with a not-so-classic pair of skinny jeans that have a rip at the knee (since they look more casual) and a pair of Vans to go with

Instead of a tee, try a cool one-shoulder blouse or a flowy shirt paired with trousers or a cute skirt