Pageant tips (don't wear these gowns in 2021!)

[@madamkeme7077]

Sherri Hill left the chat!!! Hahaha. I specially agree with the first gown and the beaded rhinestone bustier/satin ballgown combo. Overskirts definitely need to be retired, its been five freaking years! Also to add...capes and fringe!!! I cant with the capes and fringe dresses anymore...looking at you Sherri Hill!!! Do make a video about which gowns or trends you think would be the next "it" pageant gowns.

[@DaniWalker]

I have some blog posts on queenly.com’s app that showcase trends and upcoming styles. There will be more soon. I link those on my Instagram ☺️

[@khalilm3412]

I think future queens should stop limiting themself to three major prom gowns designers, considering that they’re not as cheap so why not promote local and independent designers for more diversity and personal style in order to stand out , a good gown could make you or break you but it’s always nice and refreshing to see something new on stage rather than playing safe.

[@DaniWalker]

I know what you mean. These gowns are usually for youth pageants (18 yrs and under) They're less expensive than a custom gown which is why young contestants wear them.

[@kaelaurente]

This is a nice guide for girls who want to compete 😃

[@DaniWalker]

Glad you liked it ☺️

[@sunnybunny8470]

Can you do an updated one for 2022/2023?

[@ashleemitchell6184]

I wish you would’ve done this earlier 😢 I just bought a dress like the last one and regret it

[@DaniWalker]

😭

[@ANTMfan312]

That's a beautiful dress! I'm sure it will look great on you 💕

[@katkay924]

I agree with your thoughts on the green Jovani gown, but mostly because Andreia Gibau won in that exact gown. It definitely isn't the move to wear a gown that a former winner was crowned in.

[@DaniWalker]

She’s a pretty iconic winner too

[@dollcollector9848]

Alyssa Campanella won in a green dress :)! But she also had red hair which gave her that beautiful contrast!

[@BarbieGirlRiahh93]

The frustration in your voice 😂😂😂 IM HERE FOR IT!! Lmaoooo 🥴🤣

[@beautifullydiamond8273]

I totally agree with all of your picks. I feel like we should also retire the white dress😩. It's just so basic for a beauty pageant and I wouldn't want to be looking like a bride on my pageant day.

[@rm689]

If the candidate looks and feels good in white then why not? How many “bride looking” beautiful ladies have won in white.

[@rungiselerunn9237]

...unless you're Venezuela 🙂

[@ankitsood3815]

I don't agree. White gowns can be beautiful. There have been many standout white gowns. White gowns if done right look so angelic.

[@lisamarieyoung2377]

Would you be able to do an in-depth video about active wear for teens? I’m completing in Miss Kentucky Teen and I have no clue where to buy active wear!

[@divyanshudraws6483]

Can we just talk about how amazing Dani looks in this video😍😍😍!!!!

[@AlexandriaHearn]

I personally wear green because I have red hair and it’s my favorite. It looks great with the way I look. I don’t do pageants just to win, I do them to enjoy the experience and feel good. I also adore overskirts, they seem super fun! I loved the first part of the video but i have to disagree for these middle bits. Especially since some systems are new and haven’t gotten to see these yet!

[@DaniWalker]

As a redhead you’re one of the very few who look amazing in green. It’s a great color contrast for you.

[@jenniferrogerson9338]

Lol, I was thinking the same. I have red hair and look fabulous in green.

[@brandondelacruz3523]

"It's hard to win in Green unless you're a frog" 🤣🤣👏👏

[@antonbassonslabber]

This was entertaining! And couldn't agree more, Dani! So happy Miss South Africa 🇿🇦 is really innovative with their dresses, and they're always customised so well for each girl (alhough, Tamryn's runner up dress in 2018 could have been better IMO.) PS Natashe actually rocks a green dress; goes really well with her jet-black hair and warm, inviting green eyes. I haven't seen it at MU (although I wouldn't really know :) I really hope Natasha rocks another (but definitely a better and more simple sleek) structured emerald or black gown at MU this year, it's... rare and unique, like her.

[@DaniWalker]

I agree, I'd like to see something different for MU :D

[@Marion.Tayler89]

Not me clicking on the video and hoping my gown doesn’t show up...

[@tabbyspell5264]

Same 😅 i honestly should have seen mine coming but alas

[@bb6313]

Same!!! 😂😂😂

[@carlomartinez6454]

O U T D A T E D designs for a pageant!

[@carsondavis3774]

What about the Jessica rabbit looking Sherri hill dress that’s been worn at every pageant. Like if you know what dress I’m talking about

[@DaniWalker]

The liquid beaded strapless one?

[@carsondavis3774]

Yes

[@DaisyRose5]

I know it's only been two years, but could you make an updated version of this video?💅

[@DaisyRose5]

Also, would a simple red slight a-line spagety strap dress with lace over it be too common now? I have been told I look my best in red, love an a-line dress, but also somthing flattering, I have only seen it on line, but when I go to try on dresses, if it will just be a wast of time I would like to know and I'll move on.🙃

[@ommahajan814]

A much needed video thanks a lot ❤️😘

[@universalbeauticon]

Dress is not as important than the girls but in a room full of wonderful, deserving women, the dress seals the game.

[@rhodzmonserate2544]

At 2:33 , i think green gowns are beautiful, but it still depends on the design. I love to see gowns that in colors but unique designs.

[@haripriyaprathapan8437]

Thankyou sooo much for such an informative Video

[@DaniWalker]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@goldmaple4360]

There is the sweet Dani Walker. I just wanted to see that beautiful smile.

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you :D

[@benpogi4ever]

LOL "frog" !!!

[@DaniWalker]

😂😂🙈

[@r.e.salitrear]

hi Dani, pls share to us your top20 favorites as of today feb.

[@mistamista8524]

2021 needs to retire the leotard skirt with the high slit combo!!

[@moipan7088]

SherriHill gowns are soooo dated!! its the same cut and style,always!! they only change the color, placementbof rhinestones and laces, and fabric

[@DaniWalker]

That's true for many of them. I think that's why she's focused on her bridal line now. They're more expensive anyways.

[@moipan7088]

@@DaniWalker I honestly feel sooo bad that Miss USA delegates have to settle for SherriHill gowns, I mean they deserve better and for sure prior to coming to Miss USA they already have their custom made gown, its just painful too see that these ladies look so much better with their state pageant dresses compared to their dresses in Miss USA

[@baileygguy]

Ahhh the fact that a few years ago I wore the exact gown that you showed last (5:40) and also added a rhinestoned mesh insert 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DaniWalker]

It’s okay lol you’re not alone. It’s really a great gown.

[@carsondavis3774]

Bailey didn’t you also were a white gown at miss teen USA 2019

[@baileygguy]

@@carsondavis3774 yes! 😁

[@thisisrachel4064]

Would you ever do a video about the most common things Miss America or Miss USA title holders do or wear to win? I remember a host at Miss America said that a lot of women wear white at Miss America because a lot of former Miss Americas wore white when they won. Like hair up or hair down, smokey eye or natural glam, rhinestone dress or simple dress? etc.

[@DaniWalker]

Hmmmm that’s a tough one because I think styling is fluid. It slowly changes and reflects trends of recent years.

[@mattmopera4007]

Can you do a video differentiating pageant gowns from red carpet ones? I saw an interview with a beauty queen before and she said she was particular with the gown and it shouldn’t be red carpet-ish. Did my teasearch but couldn’t understand. Thanks!

[@DaniWalker]

Awww great question! I love this.

[@PING1313]

Pageant directors must watch this!

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you for saying so

[@yohooo1747]

These days pageant fans are now confused if Miss Universe and Miss USA are still a Pageant or a Sherri Hill Fashion Show.

[@beautifullydiamond8273]

Thank you for the video❤️!!

[@DaniWalker]

Very welcome ☺️

[@amandagoodwin7909]

never was able to access the free dress guide, pls do a video

[@DaniWalker]

Hi Amanda, I'm happy to help with that. Please email me at [e-mail].

[@bryanalegrejo7881]

You're actually right. I've been a pageant fan for so many years now and these types of gowns must be retired and kept in the closets. 😅

[@marisawilhite2014]

4:33 had a dress like that and one best dress

[@teresagabriela5806]

Gurl! I totally love this! And your advice and input visa vie gowns was invaluable in our latest gown adventure! For anyone wondering, Dani is amazing and worth every penny!

[@Liz-jz4io]

I was about to buy a green dress Guess not

[@jeromehiralall3336]

They need to retire the gold and silver gowns at Miss Universe. Colour looks so much better.

[@KS-bh1ok]

What do you recommend for a winter portion of a pageant? Please help!

[@kumarankitsingh1737]

Dani are you sister of Alan walker?

[@livingfree7153]

Thank you. You actually showed the exact dress I bought my 8 year old granddaughter on what not to wear 😂. But I only bought it for fun so it is very good to know that she should not wear it to her pageant on June 12. The dress was shown on a different video!! Not this video. 🤦‍♀️. It was age appropriate.

[@KP-ej7gc]

Can you do one do dresses you recommend?

[@DaniWalker]

That's tough because that depends on the age, system and contestant. There's so many variables.

[@moipan7088]

Dani you did not include the flowy gowns and cape gowns, does it mean they're dead fro. pageant?

[@ronaldd.damasco4480]

Hello, Dani. You've probably seen so many. Just wondering what your thoughts are on possible gown designs showing up for Miss Philippines, Rabiya Mateo.

[@yuniexiong9539]

Please do a list of your favorite Miss Universe gowns ❤

[@captaincrunch784]

Me at 40: I need a dress that holds in everything, no booty hanging out, no high slit. LOL

[@alaskacosplay]

I might compete in Gay Pageants someday and Im thinking of wearing a black velvet gown which would look similar to the red dress worn by Emma Stone in Cruella or its like a black catsuit with a black overskirt that just pools around me like a black liquid

[@DaniWalker]

Oh gosh, I wish I knew which you're talking about. I still need to see that! As a little girl I loved Cruella's outfits that Glen Close wore.

[@alaskacosplay]

@@DaniWalker would that be acceptable for pageants? The catsuit with an over skirt I mean? I was gonna make my pageant dress be something sleek and fitted with a slit in the back and with long sleeves and a low back as well as an overskirt made of black velvet.

[@bardistv9653]

Dang so what do they wear

[@angelduenas1360]

Yas queen❤️❤️

[@virginiakrueger4780]

I agree about green in general. That said: My daughter won her Jr Teen state title in a kelly green gown....7 years ago. But it was a fabulous color on her. Green is a tough color.

[@DaniWalker]

I've have one of my clients win in an emerald green gown. We did a lot of customization to it though. Green is so tough.

[@juliakinda1803]

The pink gown is sooo popular because preteen princess of America wore it.

[@mimzyLassiter]

I agree regarding your analysis of these dresses. When dresses get firmly categorized you know you’re going in the wrong direction. The term, “pageant dress”, for example, is almost the kiss of death if you’re looking for an evening gown. It’s unfortunate Sherri Hill has gotten the lock on the gowns worn by Miss USA contestants. Not to say her gowns aren’t lovely...many of them are, but IMO, designers should simply design a fashion forward evening gown, not a “pageant” gown. When you’re competing, the whole point of competition is to stand out among the other contestants. I’m hoping the current Miss USA will have good support from her handlers with respect to securing her a stellar competition and travel wardrobe. Countries other than the US have greater support and many of the gowns the contestants of some of these other countries provide their title holders with designer gowns. In order for the US to continue to be competitive they will have to step up the sophistication. I agree, it’s time to retire the cutesy, girl-next-door competition gowns and go for high fashion sophistication.

[@DaniWalker]

I feel like the reason that US queens don't get a ton of support from designers is because the best brands in the US are usually a foreign couture brand. Also, some of the biggest stars in the world live in the US, so designers are focused on dressing them for the oscars, grammys, etc, instead of dressing Miss USA for Miss Universe. I see smaller gown designers, that create incredible gowns, in other countries that usually support pageant contestants.

[@mimzyLassiter]

@@DaniWalker I completely agree. But Miss USA, or the organization for Miss USA, could hire a top designer to design a one of a kind dress for Miss USA. I understand this won’t come cheap but it can still be glamorous without being couture. Problem is, these pageants, though once a big deal in the USA have lost much of that appeal and to me, it’s a missed opportunity. I believe it has lost much appeal because we’ve removed the glamour. There are, to me, many opportunities to hype Miss USA to its former glory. I understand it’s expensive. I’m a former pageant girl from years ago. I understand the need for sponsors to offset the costs associated with competing. Forgive my ignorance but I’m curious as to what the organization in the US is doing to hype Miss USA. Miss USA seems to have a lesser presence on social media, another missed opportunity. I miss the glamour of it. I’d love to see how Miss USA and other contestants for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant are preparing for the pageant. (I.e fitness, grooming, gown/travel/competition wardrobe shopping/consultations, etc.). There needs to be effort to keep up and/or promote interest. We’ve been lucky. Miss USA in the recent past years our contestants have placed. We need another win. The recent and first USA win for Miss World had a wonderful glamorous, high fashion appeal. That is what is going to give Miss USA the win in the future. Other countries, such as the Asian countries and others are starting to surpass our once enviable competitive past. We need to step it up. IMO.

[@teresenorman5512]

Can anyone recommend me stores to buy dresses but doesn't break the bank?

[@DaniWalker]

I'd suggest a resale gown. You can get a higher quality gown at a much lower price point. I love Queenly :)

[@joshuafighting___]

I am honestly so done and tired with the capes.

[@Girmit]

Also TIRED of watching girls wear silver and gold gowns in the competition 😵😵😵

[@DaniWalker]

I always say that too, and then I see a stunning one that shines and suddenly I love it lol.

[@Girmit]

@@DaniWalker haha right😉 But I just want to see more color in EG competition. I don't know, I think it's just me😁😁

[@ariannarotondo1210]

When the dress you bought for your pageant is literally in the video 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@DaniWalker]

🙈🙈🙈

[@percevalmahpouyas9933]

Oop-

[@CJ-he2ym]

We can also retire DIAMOND 💎 ENCRUSTED GOWNS especially at Miss Universe.

[@verram98]

I guess the advice wouldn’t apply for Miss USA as a lot of them were wearing old Sherri hill dresses or variations thereof from previous editions

[@captaincrunch784]

Miss Earth? I'm an Environmental Scientist...

[@TheBrookeJ]

When my gown was mostly green at Miss USA...................

[@paulasbunso307]

I could not agree more. You know your "shit."

[@makelovenotwar9941]

Ha! Alyssa Campanella won wearing green.

[@DaniWalker]

She’s an exception, not the rule. She’s also a red head and they do well in green because of the contrast. There’s always going to exceptions which is why I encourage contestants to consider their own physical characteristics when searching for wardrobe.

[@makelovenotwar9941]

@@DaniWalker I know. I just had to scan my memory of the winners and realized Alyssa was wearing green. Exceptional indeed.

[@melissarose2101]

Wait I’m confused, I have always thought it’s not the dress or how the dress looks the judges aren’t judging the dress the judges are judging the person inside the dress and how they carry themselves. Can you please clarify?

[@hollysealover]

It depends on the system. Some systems have an "attire" score where they literally judge what you're wearing. In those systems, it matters. Also, even if they aren't judging a gown directly, its always there. There are a few dresses I've seen SO many times that when someone steps out in it, I mentally groan. Not only have I seen it so much that it kinda loses its effect, but I also can't help but think of all the other people I've seen it on. When you're on stage it is supposed to be your moment! Its pretty hard for that moment to truly be yours if I'm thinking of someone else! Hopefully this makes sense!

[@DaniWalker]

They're judging the contestant but if you wear a gown that doesn't compliment you then it will affect your score. A gown can make you look age inappropriate too, and that is something that will affect your score. A well fit and current gown style makes you look better than wearing a poorly fitted one.

[@goldeneagle2394]

I think a girl should be judge on her overall look and not about the dress. You either wear the dress, or the dress is going to wear you. Sometimes a dress will look great in pictures and on a manequin, but you have to remember that different girls will have different body types. And depending on the cut and color, you'll either look great in it or not.

[@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880]

In Mexico, the dresses our candidates wear for international pageants are not the greatest and only a few dresses are beautiful.

[@justinandreidomingo3778]

First!!

[@DaniWalker]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tabbyspell5264]

Me: *watching for fun because I can’t afford a new gown for my compeition* Dani: Satin ballgown with rhinestone bodice My gown:*satin ballgown with rhinestone bodice* Me: 😳 oh no

[@DaniWalker]

Oh nooo 🙈

[@joshi.bhumika]

❤❤❤

[@leahwilliams8651]

How do judges feel about pageant contestants having boyfriends? No kids, not married or even engaged, but just simple boyfriends?

[@DaniWalker]

Can’t speak for all judges but this judge has no problem. Ive never heard a judge mention it. Probably because contestants don’t talk about boyfriends in interview.

[@leahwilliams8651]

@@DaniWalker thank you :)

[@leahwilliams8651]

@@DaniWalker I saw somewhere that judges can go on Instagram and look through your pictures to see how good of a candidate you are by the stuff you post so I didn’t know if they would like to see boyfriends on there or nor

[@allisonjohnson6399]

I hate hate hate the V down to the waist dress. I have seen 9 1/2 out of 10 brides that have that dress. It is not flattering at all to me.

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

It's hard to rock a green dress. Just ask Kermit the Frog.

[@salonimerchant6664]

i think that the Olivia Jordan gown also needs to be retired.

[@RVS-fq4wh]

The rhinestone, crystal, embellished nude-gold-silver gowns with super high slits MUST MUST retire for 5-10 years...we want more colors, more designs, more structures, textiles.

[@soleilsmiley]

SUGAR GLITTER JOVANIS ARE SO OVERDONE

[@patcerulean3093]

But the judges mostly dont know that or have no taste 😁

[@frightlinerpeterbilt9705]

Good advice ,hope they wanch this video.

[@joeymagpantay4203]

It is not just about the gown .....its all about you ... dont wear the gown that outshine your character.

[@raymundgerardm.feraren8194]

Gowns not to be worn...

[@lolitmiranda3514]

Obsolete.