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ABOUT MY DESIGN
For my model/client, I chose Singapore's Shi Lim: of all the
contestants, she was the only one that wasn't a carbon copy of that
skewed "ideal" sense of "beauty" that media and society like to push.
Rather, she was more relatable: pretty, but not overly made up or
special, narrow hips and a small chest, yet she carried it with a
confidence and maturity that I feel sets a better example of beauty than
the porn-star-like image the rest gave off.
Since I find that most pageant dresses end up garish in their attempt to draw attention, I tried to keep the classy, mature impression that Shi Lim gives off by putting less emphasis on detailing and more on shape. I chose a deep blue for the fabric and deepened the feeling of royalty with the draping and neckline. To keep the dress from becoming dowdy and matronly, I went for a hi-low hem that sweeps out behind like a mermaid tail. To add color and the pageant kick tastefully, underneath are textured, gold tights that cover the shoes for a seamless quality, as well as a hint at the throat.
Since I'm not familiar with the names of fabrics--I go by sight and feel; I know what I want when I see it--these are approximations for my materials (meaning, they may not be this exact fabric, but something similar and similarly priced).
For styling and makeup, I did loose, elegant waves drawn back off the face, and swooping cat-eyes.
Since I find that most pageant dresses end up garish in their attempt to draw attention, I tried to keep the classy, mature impression that Shi Lim gives off by putting less emphasis on detailing and more on shape. I chose a deep blue for the fabric and deepened the feeling of royalty with the draping and neckline. To keep the dress from becoming dowdy and matronly, I went for a hi-low hem that sweeps out behind like a mermaid tail. To add color and the pageant kick tastefully, underneath are textured, gold tights that cover the shoes for a seamless quality, as well as a hint at the throat.
Since I'm not familiar with the names of fabrics--I go by sight and feel; I know what I want when I see it--these are approximations for my materials (meaning, they may not be this exact fabric, but something similar and similarly priced).
For styling and makeup, I did loose, elegant waves drawn back off the face, and swooping cat-eyes.
RESULTS
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Placement: Runner Up
Points: 18
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