OPENING NUMBER DRESS SIZE SUBMISSION FOR MISS AND TEEN CONTESTANTS

We're working on a partnership for fabulous opening number dresses for our Miss and Teen contestants!  These dresses will be custom made, so it is CRITICAL that your measurements are correct.  You are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to have your measurements taken by a professional.  Consider requesting this service from a local dress shop, tailor, or seamstress.  At a minimum, solicit the help of another person.  It is very difficult to accurately measure yourself.

Dress silhouette for MISS:  sleeveless, halter-style top with straight skirt, above the knee.
Dress silhouette for TEEN:  sleeveless, halter-style top with fit and flare skirt, above the knee.
Specific colors and photos to follow.

Anticipated cost to contestant: $90 - $120

Deadline for measurement submission is ASAP and no later than April 4!
MEASUREMENT TIPS​

Bust
  • This is not your bra size!
  • Wear undergarments similar to what you plan to use.
  • Relax arms at sides.
  • Measure around your back, under your arms, and across the fullest part of the bust.
  • Keep the measuring tape snug, but not too tight!

Natural Waist
  • Bend to one side (doesn't matter which) and find your waist's natural crease.
  • Usually about 1-2" up from your belly button.
  • Keep tape slightly loose to allow for breathing room.
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Hips
  • Standing with your feet together, measure around the fullest part of your hips and rear.
  • Keep tape slightly loose to ensure the dress is not too tight.

Hollow of Neck to Waist
  • Measure from the center of your collarbone (neck hollow) to your natural waist.

Waist to Knee
  • Measure from your natural waist down towards your knee, measured down the side of your leg to the knee.