New Dancing Dresses!

 

New From Allure! size Medium. style 16-380 in Black. $340. 

New from Jovani! Style 28059 in Green. Size 2. $505. 

New from Primavera Couture! Style 1306 in Beige. Size 6. $285

Hurry in to Michelle's Formal Wear to see these and so many more! 

Homecoming 2015!

Homecoming dresses are arriving daily to 

Michelle's Formal Wear! 

And, they are leaving us just as quickly as they are arriving. 

With Homecoming dates as early as September, 

it is time to start shopping now! 

What are the trends?

• Floral Prints
• Two-Pieces
• Patterns
• Longer Skirts
• Gorgeous Jewel Tones (Emerald, Plum, Navy)
• Bandage

Shop with Michelle's Formal Wear in Adel or visit us online at www.michellesformalwear.net!

Spring Fashion Trends 2015

Spring can be one of the most confusing Seasons for your Wardrobe.

Are we dressing for bright and sunny 85...in South Georgia...or are we dressing for cloudy and windy 72...again in South Georgia?

The easiest way to handle this confusion, because my goodness, we have so much to worry about these days, is to layer!

Instead of layering your dresses with the typical legging, let's spice it up with the latest trend announced by Vogue, layering your spring flowy dresses over skinny jeans or skinny capris! Add a pair of heels or sandals, jewelry and you are set with a fabulous outfit.

Now, we need you to hold on to something. Take a seat. For those of you who know that fashion is a Merry Go Round, and everything that once was in style will again be back in style, this will not a shock! For those of you who are just now learning this, hold on tight! 

The latest Spring Trend is Culottes. These are not the jersey knit "Gauchos" of the early 2000s! Today, they are much more tailored, and are an absolute essential for your Spring wardrobe...they were seen all over the runways...our favorite being VaVa! 

When wearing these pants, it is all about proportion. There is such a movement happening to long and lean looks from the runways that the return of the pant is only in keeping with that thought. They are best worn with heels, to elongate the legs...because they are not the most forgiving look for a woman under 5'3". 

They are best paired with a slim fitting top tucked in, a slim tank, or a crop top. Add a blazer or jacket to make this look also more work appropriate. Save them for Winter, and add a tall boot underneath! 

You can always count on Michelle's Formal Wear in Adel, GA to have exactly what you need to stay on top of the trends instead of behind the trends. Stop by today and let us help you spruce up your Spring wardrobe!

xoxo,

Michelle...with a Blog

Find the Pageant for You!

It is Pageant Season 2015!

Many of you often wonder which pageants you should enter. There is a method to the madness!

There is a pageant every weekend in the South! Do I enter a State pageant first? How do I know which pageants I am ready to enter, or which ones I may need to wait to enter? Hopefully this blog will help you understand this wonderful world of hairspray, spray tans, and amazing experiences and memories to last a lifetime!

• Brand New to Pageantry

If you are just venturing into the Pageant World, you should start off with a local pageant. There are several charity type pageants, which would be a great way to help someone and find out if you really are going to love the stage! Some examples are Relay for Life Pageants, American Cancer Society Pageants, etc. There are also local festival pageants, such as the Adelilly Pageant, which is another great way to start. Michelle's Formal Wear (shameless plug) has several gowns that are 1/2 off from Babies to Miss. In the event that pageantry, like any other sport, is not for you, the start-up cost would be minimal.

• Ready for the Next Level

Once you realize the stage is your home, you have performed well at local pageants consistently, it is time to try the next level. There are pageants each and every weekend in the South. If you are 10-years old and up, expect an Introduction and an Interview with the Judges. Miss Cook County in June is an excellent way to get involved with the next level. It is a local pageant with an Interview, and even has Outfit of Choice. Your Outfit of Choice is modeling on stage at each X to upbeat music, showing your personality, and in an outfit of your choice off the rack or a custom made outfit. Since you have decided you like the stage, your mom is not a candidate for Drama Mama or Stage Mama's R Us, it is time to invest in wardrobe to be competitive. Michelle's Formal Wear is your one stop shop for all things related to Pageantry. From shoes to gowns to jewelry to Interview attire and even Casual Wear....we have it all here. This is the time to also think about a Pageant Coach. Just as in any sport, you need guidance and you need to practice with someone who has been in Pageantry for many years. We have a Pageant Coach available at Michelle's and we also know several others throughout the State. We will be happy to give you their information. You will need a Photogenic Picture that looks like you do right now. There are several talented pageant photographers in Georgia. Spray tans are the safest way to give you color for the Stage, if you need it. We offer spray tanning at Michelle's.

• State and National Pageantry

If you have consistently, (and yes, we have used that word a few times here, but it is so important) continued to do well in pageants and are ready for State and National level pageantry, here is where it gets interesting...and so much fun! This is your passion. It must be or it will not be fun! Spending hours in Hair and Makeup in hot rollers and sometimes getting up at 5:00am just to have your hair rolled is NOT for everyone! But, you have decided it is for you, and you are ready to try a State or a National Level pageant. Really know the systems. Many State pageants such as Coed, NAM, and IJM will help prepare you for the Miss America system, as well as the Miss USA system. Miss Georgia South is held every July in Adel, GA and is the Superbowl of Pageantry in the South. By now, you should have your wardrobe complete, have a coach you trust and connect with like a best friend, and are ready to hit the big stage! 

• Wrap it Up!

Do your research. Ask questions. Know what type of system you are ready to compete in. Make sure your wardrobe is competitive but most importantly represents YOU. Write your own Pageant Bio so you will know what is on it and there aren't any surprises in Interview! Your parents may want you to be a Doctor, but you may want to be a Teacher. Make sure the Bio is YOU. The entire point of an Interview is so that the Judges may get to know you. The real you! Follow the steps...Local, Festival, Interview, Casual Wear, and then State/National. The quickest way to get discouraged is to enter a pageant you aren't prepared to enter. 

Remember this, on your journey into the Pageant world: a flower does not wait for the one next to him to bloom...he just does. Do not compare yourself to others. If Sally Jane gets a new dress, that does not mean you need one. If you place 2nd Runner up for an entire year, that does not mean you aren't doing everything right. If one set of judges tell you they despise your gown, wait for the next two sets of judges to tell you the same. Everyone has an opinion. 

And, this is a sport! Prepare for a pageant just as you would for a Softball game, a Dance recital, a Cheerleading competition, or a Piano recital. You must practice and practice correctly to do well. 

Each time, your confidence improves and you will be ready to conquer the world! Plus, it is not a cliche', you really will make some of the best friends along the way! 

xo.
Michelle...with a Blog