We know preparing for a pageant takes a lot of time and hard work. To help you check an item off of your pageant to-do list, we put together some interview attire ideas. While your evening dress is important – so is your interview look. Your interview is where you’ll make a first impression on the judges and you want to make sure you show off your style and personality… and still look professional. Plus, in most pageants the interview score is weighted the same, or more, as the evening gown score. Ashley Lauren says, “Always choose the interview dress that matches your personality and flatters your figure.” To give you some inspiration we put together five pageant interview outfits that will guarantee a first impression the judges will remember.

Off the Shoulder Sophistication

Show off your personal style with this off the shoulder pageant interview dress. We paired the dress with closed toe nude pumps and stud crystal earrings for an ultra sophisticated feel.

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Dress: Style 4066

Heels: Steve Madden

Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane

An Updated Classic

We’re channeling our inner Jackie Kennedy with this classic pageant interview look by pairing a crew neckline dress with pearl earrings, a pearl necklace and a simple nude pumps.

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Dress: Style 4067

Heels: Gianvito Rossi

Earrings: Jemma Wynne

Necklace: Mizuki

Head to Toe Color

Elevate your pageant interview look by wearing one color from head to toe. The key to making this look successful – making sure the hues match perfectly!

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Dress: Style 1205

Heels: Aldo

Earrings: Monica Vinader

Subtle A-Line Skirt

We love A-Line cocktail dresses but they aren’t always pageant interview appropriate. That’s why we created this dress with a subtle A-line overskirt. We recommend pairing it with nude pumps and bright turquoise earrings to add a pop of color.

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Dress: Style 4057

Heels: Dolce & Gabbana

Earrings: Pippa Small

A Little Bling

To show off your love for bling, while staying professional, we recommend choosing a dress with a beaded belt. We paired this one with pearl earrings and nude suede pumps.

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Dress: Style 4048

Heels: Steve Madden

Earrings: Aurelie Bidermann

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