alice and olivia red dress CHARA BUBBLE HEM in BRIGHT RUBY Pair with strappy heels to highlight its sweeping silhouette. alice + olivia Lorene Embroidered

Ruffled ruffle effect detail at the neckline

Sleeves of bodices were thinner and tighter, while necklines became higher again, with a high collar being ubiquitous for daytime, a trend that would continue into the 1890s

All-over sequins catch and reflect light, ideal for search terms like "sparkling party dress" and "sequin mini dress" that shoppers use when hunting for standout eveningwear

Understanding that the sky is the limit, the 18-year-old says she is committed to becoming a fashion designer in the future

Making the look last and read on stage Pageant makeup also needs to last through a long competition, so a contestant does well to use long-wearing products and to set the look so it holds up under stage lights