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Subject: Black gowns - Okay, or NO WAY!!! Author: Burlshoe114 (Curious) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:06:55 05/13/12 Sun I just wanted to get your thoughts on how black gowns are viewed by potential judges in "Mrs." pageants. I always hear "Color makes you stand out," but at the same time, it seems like black gowns are rare enough that it would make you stand out, anyway. Plus, to me they are more figure flattering and easier to look chic and classy in. Does anyone have any helpful opinions? [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: I, personally love black gowns and I still see them on the stage and I still see women winning in black. If it flatters you, I say go for it! Author: HTH [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:10:49 05/13/12 Sun >I just wanted to get your thoughts on how black gowns >are viewed by potential judges in "Mrs." pageants. >I always hear "Color makes you stand out," but at the >same time, it seems like black gowns are rare enough >that it would make you stand out, anyway. >Plus, to me they are more figure flattering and easier >to look chic and classy in. >Does anyone have any helpful opinions?

[> Subject: I definitely like this subject. I have always wanted to compete in a black evening gown, but never did because I am African American, and very dark skinned, so therefore, I have always gone with colors like orange, red, royal etc, so what do you think, should I try it? Author: Equeen [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:33:20 05/18/12 Fri >I just wanted to get your thoughts on how black gowns >are viewed by potential judges in "Mrs." pageants. >I always hear "Color makes you stand out," but at the >same time, it seems like black gowns are rare enough >that it would make you stand out, anyway. >Plus, to me they are more figure flattering and easier >to look chic and classy in. >Does anyone have any helpful opinions?

[> Subject: I've competed in black twice, and got rave reviews. Dont' be afraid to do it! Author: you know the old saying.. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:40:58 05/18/12 Fri >I just wanted to get your thoughts on how black gowns >are viewed by potential judges in "Mrs." pageants. >I always hear "Color makes you stand out," but at the >same time, it seems like black gowns are rare enough >that it would make you stand out, anyway. >Plus, to me they are more figure flattering and easier >to look chic and classy in. >Does anyone have any helpful opinions?

[> [> Subject: won a national title in a black gown - not the first, not the last. Miss America 2012 in a black gown. Author: it's how you wear it [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:32:04 05/18/12 Fri >>I just wanted to get your thoughts on how black gowns >>are viewed by potential judges in "Mrs." pageants. >>I always hear "Color makes you stand out," but at the >>same time, it seems like black gowns are rare enough >>that it would make you stand out, anyway. >>Plus, to me they are more figure flattering and easier >>to look chic and classy in. >>Does anyone have any helpful opinions?

[> [> Subject: so did I and I always felt really great. Author: try it [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06:54:00 07/23/12 Mon >>I just wanted to get your thoughts on how black gowns >>are viewed by potential judges in "Mrs." pageants. >>I always hear "Color makes you stand out," but at the >>same time, it seems like black gowns are rare enough >>that it would make you stand out, anyway. >>Plus, to me they are more figure flattering and easier >>to look chic and classy in. >>Does anyone have any helpful opinions?

[> Subject: For the poster who has worn black twice, and gotten rave reviews, are you African American? and thanks for the poster who mentioned Miss America 2012, but she is not African American, my original post was about having the concern of being a very dark skinned African American, and wondering how a black competition gown would look. Author: Equeen [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:21:14 05/21/12 Mon >I just wanted to get your thoughts on how black gowns >are viewed by potential judges in "Mrs." pageants. >I always hear "Color makes you stand out," but at the >same time, it seems like black gowns are rare enough >that it would make you stand out, anyway. >Plus, to me they are more figure flattering and easier >to look chic and classy in. >Does anyone have any helpful opinions?

[> [> Subject: Re: For the poster who has worn black twice, and gotten rave reviews, are you African American? and thanks for the poster who mentioned Miss America 2012, but she is not African American, my original post was about having the concern of being a very dark skinned African American, and wondering how a black competition gown would look. Author: My opinion [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:12:46 05/21/12 Mon Speaking only for myself, I think it depends on the gown. I am just such a big fan of bright white on dark-skin, that this is my first instinct. But I think a black gown with silver accents would also have the potential to really pop on stage and bring out your beauty. I would love to see pictures!

[> [> [> Subject: no, I am not AA, so I can understand your concern about the black gown. I tend to like strong bright colors on AA girls. It usually shows better. I remember first seeing Miss America from FL in a yellow gown, and I went insane over it. So, guess you'll have to think hard, try some on, and maybe take pics to see for yourself what really pops. Author: hope to hear your decision [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:34:10 05/21/12 Mon >Speaking only for myself, I think it depends on the >gown. I am just such a big fan of bright white on >dark-skin, that this is my first instinct. But I think >a black gown with silver accents would also have the >potential to really pop on stage and bring out your >beauty. I would love to see pictures!

[> [> [> [> Subject: I have actually thought about yellow, but have never tried any on, Author: Equeen/Thanks for the suggestions [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:39:17 05/21/12 Mon >>Speaking only for myself, I think it depends on the >>gown. I am just such a big fan of bright white on >>dark-skin, that this is my first instinct. But I think >>a black gown with silver accents would also have the >>potential to really pop on stage and bring out your >>beauty. I would love to see pictures!

[> [> [> Subject: Re: For the poster who has worn black twice, and gotten rave reviews, are you African American? and thanks for the poster who mentioned Miss America 2012, but she is not African American, my original post was about having the concern of being a very dark skinned African American, and wondering how a black competition gown would look. Author: Equeen (Thumbs up!) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:34:40 05/21/12 Mon Interesting, thanks! That's so funny,I had never even thought about white, and I have seen some besutiful ones,I will give that strong consideration.

[> [> [> [> Subject: i wasn't talking about Miss AMerica 2012, I was talking about one beautiful AA lady from Florida several years ago. She popped in yellow. Please read slower. Author: goodness [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 02:53:56 05/22/12 Tue >Interesting, thanks! That's so funny,I had never even >thought about white, and I have seen some besutiful >ones,I will give that strong consideration.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Wow! So sorry for misunderstanding you. Author: Equeen [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:14:42 05/22/12 Tue >>Interesting, thanks! That's so funny,I had never even >>thought about white, and I have seen some besutiful >>ones,I will give that strong consideration.

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Actually, you don't need to be sorry, when Miss America was first mentioned, it said nothing about her being from FL until later on in another post. Author: Hmmm. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:06:40 05/22/12 Tue >>>Interesting, thanks! That's so funny,I had never even >>>thought about white, and I have seen some besutiful >>>ones,I will give that strong consideration.