Articles

The latest pageant news, events, coaching tips and pageant reports.
In-depth analyses, advice, photos and videos.

All Coaching Tips

Interview

News

Style

Fitness

Extra

10 Simple Ways to Practice Walking in High Heels

Miss Florida 2016 Courtney Sexton during this "Show Us Your Shoes" parade at Miss America 2017. Photo: Miss America Organization Preparation is the key to winning any pageant. Walking in heels is essential to any pageant. Practicin...

20, June 2017

What Should Be Included in a Pageant Photo Package?

Emily Schumacher, Miss Minnesota's Outstanding Teen 2017 and her court. Photo: Photographycs Next to an appearance, few things can help market a pageant or a queen like a good pageant photo package. Attractive photos of a pageant can help rec...

19, June 2017

What Colors Should You Wear in Fun Fashion Based on Your Hair Color?

Fun fashion is supposed to show off your personality and because of this, a lot of girls choose to wear their favorite colors. But, you need to make sure your favorite color works on stage with your skin tone and with your hair. (Read: What You ...

16, June 2017

How Do Judges Score Beauty Pageants?

UK Dazzling Beauties Judges give feedback to contestants during special seminar. Photo: UK Dazzling Beauties Wouldn't you like to get into the mind of a pageant judge and know exactly what they are looking for? Know exactly how they score the...

12, June 2017

How to Make a Lasting Impression in a 3-Minute Interview

While the Miss America Organization is known for its rigorous 10-minute interview, other systems have opted to adopt significantly shorter interviews. For example, Miss California USA contestants have two minutes in a panel interview. Internation...

01, June 2017

Top 10 Pageant Interview Questions for the Princess Division

How to Dress for Pageant Interview as a Teen

There's a saying in pageantry that "Pageants are won in the interview room." So, your interview wardrobe is just as important as your onstage wardrobe. As a Teen contestant, sometimes it can be harder to find that perfect outfit. You wa...

29, May 2017

What To Do With Your Hands During Onstage Interview

Megan Gordon, Miss South Carolina USA 2017, answers her final question as a top 5 finalist onstage with host Terrence J during The MISS USA® Competition at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Photo by Patrick Prather, cou...

24, May 2017

12 Things You NEED to Know About American Pageants Before Registering

Serena Zamarripa, Miss Teen of America; Giselle Ashton, Junior Miss of America; Chesney Seagraves, Young Miss of America and Bailey O'Dell, Little Miss of America. Photo Courtesy/American Pageants I am a firm believer that in order to pick th...

20, May 2017

17 States That Have Never Won Miss USA

Since its founding in 1952, Miss USA has crowned one lucky lady a year to represent the country and live out her dreams. Although most states have taken home the coveted crown, there are some states that have produced several Miss USAs. State...

15, May 2017

How to Pick the Best Interview Outfit for Miss Contestants

Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber before her interview for Miss Universe 2016. Photo: PR Pageant Coaches Facebook Page Interview is by far the most important phase of the competition no matter the pageant. This is a contestant's chance to show a ...

14, May 2017

What You NEED to Know to Win a Festival Pageant

Madelynn Hutchins, 2016 East Texas Pultry Festival Queen. Photo courtesy: Madelynn Hutchins Instagram Call them what you will, festival pageants are a different genre of pageant altogether. Also referred to as royalty, scholarship, ambassador pro...

11, May 2017

5 Signs Your Pageant Seamstress is an Expert

Miss Teen of Minnesota 2016, Alexis Schugel, with seamstress Dolores Pemble, owner of The Spool House, Hastings, MN. Photo courtesy: Alexis Schugel. Of all the VIPs on your pageant team, one of the MVPs is likely your seamstress. These talented, ...

03, May 2017

10 Male Pageant Questions Asked in Every Interview

(Mister Lebanon after being crowned Mister International 2017. Photo: Mister International Organization) When people hear the word pageants, they usually think about beautiful women gliding across a stage in an array of sparkling evening gowns. H...

29, April 2017

Strict Height Requirements Set for Miss India

A recent article was published about the process that Miss India hopefuls have to go through to compete for the crown. The article discusses extensively one requirement for the competition: the height requirement. (Read: How to Look Taller in a ...

24, April 2017

What is the Difference Between Casual Wear and Fun Fashion?

I’ll never forget competing in Miss America locals in Arizona in the early 2000's and all of us being confused by Casual Wear. I had Theme Wear in pageants in the years prior to my MAO years, and we seemed to always wear a Casual Wear type ...

21, April 2017

How to Pick the Best Ms and Mrs Interview Outfits

Mrs. Maine 2017 contestants before interview. Photo: Mrs. Maine America website Interview is the first and arguably the most important part of a pageant. It is the only point in the competition where you will have one-on-one time with the judges....

20, April 2017

10 Things You Should NEVER Do in a Pageant Interview

Miss Teen Hawaii International 2017 pageant contestants ready for interview. Photo courtesy: Miss Teen Miliani Mauka International Instagram. Pageant interviews are exciting and nerve-wracking all at once. It is imperative to have a lasti...

19, April 2017

How to Answer Onstage Question Confidently When You Don't Know the Answer

Chalita Suansane, Miss Universe Thailand 2016 answers a question during the 2016 Miss Universe Pageant. Photo: Miss Universe Organization Onstage question. While the shortest phase of the competition, these twenty seconds ultimately decid...

17, April 2017

Best Onstage Pageant Makeup for Blue Eyes

Katherine McQuade, National American Miss 2016-2017, with makeup by Austin Ryde. Photo courtesy: Katherine McQuade Instagram. Makeup: love it or hate it, it will always be an important element of your stage competitions. Hiring a makeup...

13, April 2017

7 Tuxedo Trends to Consider for Your Next Male Pageant

Mister International 2017 contestants competing in Evening Wear Preliminaries. Photo Courtesy/Missosology.org It’s not every day that men have a tuxedo, or even a suit, in their closets. Most men these days rent them for that day’s ev...

10, April 2017