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Even though the judges want to be wowed by your confidence, poise, and personality, they also want to see that you're dressed to impress! These contestants absolutely shined in their interview outfits, so if you need some inspiration, you're ...

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Pageant Contestants

We’ve all seen the awkward videos of pageant contestants struggling for their answers on stage (who can forget South Carolina’s Miss Teen USA 2007), so why not get ahead of your fellow contestants and ensure your interview stage...

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Contestant Perspective

How Do Judges Score Beauty Pageants? There is probably no area of pageant competition that is more confusing, frustrating and misunderstood than pageant scoring. Pageants can be lots of fun because you get to have your hair and makeup done in a...

13, July 2023

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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...

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Best Pageant Talent Outfits (2022 Edition)

Pageant talent is a crowd favorite competition and an opportunity to showcase a contestant's personality and well, talent! While contestants are often praised for their technical skills or entertainment, the thoughtful consideration put into tale...

12, January 2022

Best Dress Stores: 2022 Edition

The results are in and we've heard some of your favorite boutiques to shop at. The stores in this year's top 10 list specialize in custom designs and cater specifically to pageant girls and women and your prom needs. To find a pageant or ...

11, January 2022

Best Pageant Coaches (2022 Edition)

Every year Pageant Planet compiles a list of the best pageant coaches from the previous year based on our Best in Pageantry Awards. Not only will this list help you find your next pageant coach, but it can even assist when finding the pageant co...

04, January 2022

Pageant Weekly

Hey there! You've landed on Pageant Weekly - a weekly newsletter with FREE coaching, resources, features, practice questions and sometimes, even great deals! Our goal is simple; to help you win your pageant. To get access to this FREE COA...

19, July 2021

Top 15 Most Influential Women in Pageantry

Our mission at Pageant Planet is to connect and expand the pageant industry, with the ultimate goal of motivating ALL girls to participate in pageants. We believe that the world of pageantry is for everyone who wants to be a part of it, and that the ...

28, April 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 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 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 Emcees in Pageantry: 2020 Edition

Emcees play a special role in every pageant. They set the mood of the night for the audience. A great emcee is able to engage the crowd, has impeccable public speaking skills and has a unique ability to make each contestants' onstage moment speci...

03, February 2020

Best Pageant Products (2020 Edition)

We all have our very favorite products. You know, the ones who can't live without, much less compete without. From hairspray to garment bags, we wouldn't be able to be our best on stage without quality products. To help you choose which produ...

22, January 2020

Top Pageant Choreographers: 2018 Edition

Every year Pageant Planet compiles a list of the best pageant choreographers from the previous year based on our Best in Pageantry Awards. Not only will this list help you find your next pageant choreographer, but it can even assist when finding...

02, August 2017

15 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

What You MUST Know About Miss America Rules Before Competing

The Miss America Organization is known for having very strict rules for titleholders. To girls new to the pageant world, or new to the Miss America Org., these rules can be very confusing (or even seem like a foreign language!) As a MAO competitor my...

17, January 2015

Miss America vs Miss United States

In the pageant world, we know of hundreds of thousands of pageant systems. But many pageant systems seem to stand out with how popular they have become or how long they have been a popular item. Note: Now before getting started, this isn't an art...

19, November 2014

4 Best Pageant Scholarship Programs

Girls enter pageants for different reasons, but many young women are drawn to programs that give outstanding scholarships to their winners or even to the runners up. While there are many pageants in which you can win some scholarship money, there are...

03, September 2014

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