Princess Tiara Fashion Show and Etiquette Tea
Social graces, carrying yourself with poise, and confidence about herself and her passions are things that every young girl should have the chance to practice. Prestige School of Protocol sets the stage to learn those skills.
Each participant has the opportunity to be a trailblazer… charting the course for her future successes. More than just a fashion show, The Princess Tiara Fashion Show is a program all about growing confidence.
The Princess Tiara Fashion Show Activities Included:
Informational Meeting: Sunday, January 7, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Our informational session was an opportunity for girls and their families to learn everything about our Princess Tiara Fashion Show. Participants were ages 4 to 11, as of January 1st. Families left this session with everything they needed to know.
Etiquette Tea: February 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Every young lady needs to learn the basics associated with having proper manners and what better way to learn than with an etiquette tea? Tea is a social beverage and, as any social situation, it calls for manners. This was a workshop our princesses will never forget. Girls learned:
- Manners
- Making a grand entrance and looking confident
- Proper posture
- Walking like a lady
- Knowing how to introduce themselves and others
- Greeting adults
- How to sit properly
- How to start a conversation with new friends
Girls received a "big sister" for the day to assist and assess their behavior.
Optional Bonding Activity: Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Girls received the opportunity to bond with their fashion show sisters by making bracelets, painting, and playing self-care bingo.
This opportunity granted girls an additional opportunity to decide on their Miss Personality 2024.
Rehearsal: Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Girls received stage and modeling techniques from our professional model about walking in the fashion show and how to be confident. They also rehearsed their placing for the show. Although we had rehearsal, parents were encouraged to actively practice with their girls before the show.
Fashion Show: Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Maumee Indoor Theatre
Girls participated in the fashion show competition.
Fashion Show
The Princess Tiara Fashion Show is a fashion show unlike any other! Our goal is to grow confidence and teach real world skills. It is a program centered around helping young ladies grow and expand their ideas about who they are and what they want to achieve. We want every girl to realize that she truly can take hold of her dreams and make them real!
Our concert level sound and lighting is unsurpassed! You will be proud to invite your family and friends to rally around and support you on fashion show weekend.
It was their chance to make memories that last a lifetime and possibly take home a tiara! This fashion show was perfect for beginners!
Age Divisions
Princess: 4 to 7
Royal: 8 to 11
Fashion Show Categories
Personal Style:
Each participant modeled attire that showed off her personality and sense of style. Participants used free style modeling turns and poses as they strut the stage. There is no set pattern they had to walk. Girls were shown where to enter and exit prior to the competition during rehearsal. No swimwear. Glitzy, over the top outfits were not appropriate.
Hobby/Activity Wear:
Each participant modeled sportswear attire: tennis outfit, gymnastics, cheerleading, equestrian, dance, golf, or whichever sport/activity attire of your choice! Outfit was to be appropriate. Participants may use free style modeling turns and poses as they strut the stage. There was no set pattern girls had to walk. Girls were shown where to enter and exit prior to the competition during rehearsal. No tumbling, acrobatics, gymnastics, or live animals but girls were allowed to have props that are in theme. No swimwear. Glitzy, over the top outfits are not appropriate.
Formal Gown:
Each participant modeled her formal dresses. Consider the style of a flower girl dress, church dress, or Easter dress. Participants used free style modeling turns and poses as they strut the stage.
Apparel in all categories were to be age appropriate. No crop tops, revealing, or inappropriate clothing.
Winners:
Miss Personality:
Each participant cast her vote for who she believed was most friendliest and most helpful. Winner of this category was Miss Addisyn A.
Overall Winners:
Participants were judged on dedication throughout the entire process, onstage personality, onstage confidence, manners, grace, and stage presence. Scoring was based on the judge's overall impression, etiquette tea behavior, commitment, and the participants' ability to command attention with her poise and personality. Appropriate attire, confidence, and comfortability onstage was all considered. There were three winners for each age group: third place, second place, and winner.
This is a program that empowers beyond a crowning moment…
FAQs
What was the deadline to register?
The deadline to register was December 1, 2023. We, however, recommended registering a lot sooner due to limited seating for the etiquette tea. Late entries were not permitted. This includes friends, peers, and family members of the program administrator, volunteers, judges and big sisters. No one was permitted to register after this date. No exceptions were made.
Is there an optional contest?
Yes! Participants were able to participate in the "Most Fashionable" category for best dressed, creative, and fashionable outfits. If they were interested, the deadline to register for the optional contest was January 15, 2024. The price to enter was $15.00. The optional contest did not impact their chances of winning the overall contest. Optional contests were scored by a separate selection committee. Winners received a trophy.
Winners for this category were Addisyn A for the Etiquette Tea and Ta'Riah T for the Fashion Show.
What were the benefits of participating in the Princess Tiara Fashion Show and Etiquette Tea?
This was the opportunity of a lifetime. In addition to prizes for our winners, ALL girls gained self-confidence, social graces, and valuable skills from appearing onstage in front of an audience! Girls made friendships that they cherished for years to come and made memories that will last a lifetime. In short, girls had a great time while building important real-life skills.
Do I need to have pageant or fashion show experience to participate?
No! Participants are typically “girls next door” with little or no experience. Anyone is quite capable of doing well and winning with no prior experience. We were looking for enthusiastic young ladies who can proudly represent their community well. First time participants made wonderful winners!
May I participate in the etiquette tea and fashion show without competing to win?
Of course! If girls were not interested in participating to be scored by our qualified judges, they had that right.
How is the fashion show judged?
What were you looking for in your winner?
We were looking for an outstanding person that will represent our school and title well.
What were the prizes of winners?
The prizes and awards differ from year to year according to sponsors that are participating in the event. First place winners for received a crown, sash, bouquet, free entry into Prestige School of Protocol's 2024 events and a $100.00 gift card. Second and third place received a crown, sash, and free entry to five charm school workshops.
How do I get to the etiquette tea and fashion show location and what are my responsibilities once I am there? What are the expenses incurred by my supporters and me once we arrive?
Girls were responsible for their own transportation to and from the assigned locations. They were also responsible for their own lodging (for those traveling and preferred to arrive the night before). Each participant was also responsible for her wardrobe needs and all accessories.
Admission to the show was by ticket only. Girls did not need a ticket – everyone else must had a ticket. There is no limit on the number of tickets that may be purchased, and attendees were able to purchase tickets online and at the show. Tickets were $10 each.
Participants received an official certificate because of their participation. Girls and their supporters were able to purchase official program books at the fashion show for $15.00.
Who needed a ticket?
Everyone, including the participants' parents, needed a ticket to attend the fashion show.
How may I purchase tickets?
Tickets were purchased on eventbrite and our website before the fashion show and via cash at the show. Tickets went on sale two months before the show. All ticket sales were final. All seating was general admission and on a first-come-first-served basis.
What color and style did dressed have to be?
While there is no specific color or style that girls formal wear dress should be, they most importantly wanted to make sure they feel confident and special in the dress. Is it age appropriate? Were they comfortable in what they had on? Girls were to choose the color and style that looks best on them.
Is makeup allowed?
A little mascara and lip-gloss is allowed but it had to be kept age appropriate, as we wanted VERY LITTLE makeup, if any.
What should my family and friends wear to the fashion show?
We recommended anything from business casual to formalwear for the fashion show. Leggings and sweat pants were not permitted. Easter Sunday clothing was appropriate.
What type of photo should I use for my official head-shot photo in the program book?
Girls were to submit a “head and shoulders” style photo with no distractions in the background in their photo with them being the sole subject. A 5×7 or larger color photo should have been emailed to (prestigeschoolofprotocol@gmail.com).
What are Feature Pages?
Many participants have asked to purchase special advertising pages in our Official Program Book. So, we are made up to 5 program book pages available per participant. That is as many as 5 full-page ads or 10 half-page ads or any combination of the two. This was a great way for girls to gain added recognition and exposure by “spotlighting” their photo more than once in our book.
As a participant, girls photos were automatically included in our regular fashion show lineup. The Feature Pages were something extra. Many times, your family members, friends, local businesses, and other supporters want to give you added visibility. The Feature Pages were $75.00 for a full-page ad and $40.00 for a half-page ad.
Girls sent a camera-ready file of their Feature Page or a rough sketch to us showing how they wanted their Feature Page(s) arranged.
Sportsmanship and manners were required of all participants, parents, families, and attendees. A few were removed from the program for failure to follow rules.