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17, May 2021

Top 25 Pageant Questions Asked by Judges (in Every Pageant)

Pageant Paperwork & Resume (Examples, Templates and Tips)

Everything that you do in a pageant is about communication, including and especially your pageant paperwork. The very first place that you begin that process of communication occurs long before you ever set foot in the interview room or on stage. You...

12, May 2021

The ULTIMATE Guide to Pageant Shoes

There are hundreds of pageant shoes out there, so how do you know which pageant shoes are right for you? Picking the wrong pageant shoes can distract from your perfectly planned out outfit. Likewise, picking the right pageant shoes can give you that ...

10, May 2021

How to Answer "Why Should You Win This Pageant?"

This is one of the most common questions that pageant interview judges like to ask, so you should always be ready for it regardless of what pageant system you are competing in. There are three primary approaches for answering it, so think about which...

07, May 2021

101 Pageant Tips (for First Time Contestants)

So you've signed up for a pageant and you don't know where to start preparing... Or, maybe you haven't signed up yet but you're trying to pick a pageant to participate in. The pageant world can be overwhelming when everything is ...

06, May 2021

How to Succeed in Pageant Interview

The interview portion of any pageant competition is often the most intimidating part of the entire pageant experience. Part of the intimidation is that interview is usually the section of the competition where the contestant receives the highest perc...

06, May 2021

The 10 Toughest Pageant Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)

We've seen the blunders live on stage when a contestant pulls a question but they have no idea how to answer it. A million thoughts are running through their minds and usually they have nothing to do with the question. The same thing can happen i...

04, May 2021

Pageant Dictionary: Beginners Guide

Pageantry is an industry with its own language. If you're new to the glitz and glamour of pageantry, you're likely unfamilar with all of the terminology you'll need to know. Let us at Pageant Planet be your pageant concierge and conn...

02, May 2021

7 Best Ideas for Pageant Talent

Many pageants are now requiring contestants to perform a talent on stage as part of the judging process. This often worries some girls if they can't figure out their talent. I promise, even if you think you aren't talented, you have the...

30, April 2021

12 of the Most Shocking, Random, and Difficult Interview Questions Ever Asked

Disclaimer: The interview questions from this article are real, but many are controversial and not appropriate for contestants under the age of 18. If this applies to you, we recommend searching for another interview article to help you prepare. ...

28, April 2021

Best Fun Fashion Pageant Dresses: 2021 Edition

Every year Pageant Planet compiles a list of the best pageant fun fashion from the previous year based on our Best in Pageantry Awards. This list may even help you find your next fun fashion outfit! If you're a designer who would like to be li...

11, February 2021

Top Pageant Hairstyles of All Time: 2021 Edition

Every year Pageant Planet compiles a list of the best pageant hairstyles from the previous year based on our Best in Pageantry Awards. This list may even help you find your next photoshoot or pageant look! If you're a hairstylist who would lik...

09, February 2021

Best Prize Packages in Pageantry: 2021 Edition

We all know that excitement when you scroll through an amazing prize package for the title of your dreams. Anything from international trips to photoshoots, being a titleholder can certainly be a glamorous life. Directors go through a lot to get the ...

04, February 2021

Best Pageant Directors: 2021 Edition

Pageants are a whole lot of fun, but organizing one is no easy task. There are thousands of hours spent behind the scenes overseeing paperwork, sponsors, and dozens of state and local directors. Thousands of nominations were received for nationa...

04, February 2021

Best Beauty Pageants: 2021 Edition

Every year Pageant Planet compiles a list of the best pageants from the previous year based on our Best in Pageantry Awards. This list may even help you find your next pageant! If your favorite pageant isn't on this list, you can check out our en...

02, February 2021

Best Evening Gowns in Pageantry: 2021 Edition

The biggest lie in pageantry is that judges do not judge your evening gown. The majority of directors in the industry encourage their judges not to "judge the dress" but rather judge the girl in the dress. Judges are supposed to score th...

25, January 2021

Best Personal Trainers in Pageantry: 2021 Edition

As you many already know, getting ready for a pageant can take a whole village. From hair to makeup to gowns to interview prep, you need all the help you can get to capture that crown. One of the often disliked parts of getting pageant ready is going...

21, January 2021