The Queenly Blog - November 2022

Prom and prom dresses have come a long way in the years since it started. Click here to see the evolution of prom styles and their customs.

We know there are a lot of options to choose from when picking a prom dress. Click here for our help finding the perfect one for you.

Is the grocery store the right place for your ball gown? Maybe, but probably not. Click here to find out the best times to go for best dressed.

It’s time to start shopping for prom, but where do you start? Click here to find the right fabric to fit your perfect style for prom.

Everyone deserves to look and feel beautiful in their favorite dress. Check out these plus-size influencers who are changing the game!

It’s a pop star takeover! The 2022 American Music Awards brought together the industry’s best and brightest- literally! Sparkly sequins, bright colors, and bold prints were all over the red carpet. Find out how you can dupe the hottest looks while finding out the full results from the American Music Awards!

We all know the universal rule- never wear white to a wedding. But what about black? Find out if and how to wear a black dress or jumpsuit to a wedding.

The infamous Princess Diana’s iconic black, off-the-shoulder, “revenge dress” is explained in this article from Queenly.

Set on a Morilee wedding gown, but confused by all the choices? Well, we’ve got you. Click here for the full rundown on your favorite designer.

Elle Smith didn’t come to play at Miss USA! The entire audience lit up as soon as this Kentucky queen took the stage. Even though every moment was eye-catching perfection, the Queenly team fell in love with Elle’s evening gown! Her glamorous, yet sleek silver gown highlighted Elle’s incredible figure and truly made her facial beauty shine even more than it already does.

Prom is right around the corner. You need some accessories to take your look to the next level! Find out more.

You want the latest trends, but you also want to protect the environment. Click here to find brands that are doing their part.

The perfect prom dress might be a stitch away. Click here to find out how to turn an outdated prom dress into the latest trend.

Being a queen is a year-round job. We totally get it! Between pageants, proms, parties, and other formal events, it can be so hard to find an outfit that really makes you stand out. How can you look even better when you already look your best? If there’s one time to get out of your comfort zone, it’s during your New Year celebration! Here are some looks that’ll catch anyone’s eye while counting down to midnight. Let’s not forget to mention that these looks come with queen-worthy discounts!

Prom trends come and go, but their effects on fashion last forever. Click here to see some ugly fashion trends that have been made new again.

The film, Legally Blonde, was released over twenty years ago, and today is remembered not only as one of the best rom coms from the early 2000s but it also stands as an influential moment in pop culture fashion history. Today, when we think of “style icons” we may think of social media influencers, celebrities, or someone in our own real lives. Before the age of social media however, many of the most iconic fashionistas were fictional characters, such as our girl, Elle Woods.

Revenge dresses have been a hot topic ever since Princess Diana debuted her iconic black look in 1994. This tongue-in-cheek way of getting revenge has been replicated by celebs at red carpet events, album announcements, and even the Met Gala. Now, Taylor Swift is reviving the idea of dressing for revenge with her newest album, “Midnights.” Check out these celebrities who have also gotten revenge the good old fashion way.

Classically trained pianist, Summa Cum Laude USC graduate, private wealth analyst, and all-around ray of sunshine! Catherine Liang, Miss California 2022, is truly a woman who can do it all. Catherine has built a personal lifestyle business founded on the four pillars of fitness, fashion, food, and finance and continues to inspire others to be a “Champion of Courage”

The beginning of this episode was dramatic to say the least. The first thing we see is Sarah falling to the side of the stage at what appears to be the rose ceremony. The editing really set us up for this episode!

Since Kaitlyn's season, her and her final rose recipient have parted ways, but we continue to love and support Kaitlyn. AND we can’t wait to watch her one our screens again this May as she hosts The Bachelorette alongside Tayshia Adams!

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, economic setbacks, and being in a “find yourself” era, you do not always need the hottest (priciest) couture gown to feel like a queen in your next competition.

Whether you are celebrating your 15th birthday or your 25th birthday, we’ve got you covered!

How brick-and-mortar retailers will fare within the next several months and beyond will depend on their ability to adapt to a progressing world.

Your Quinceanera should be a night you remember forever. It’s your official step into adulthood, after all! Planning and paying for a Quinceanera can seem complicated and expensive at first…where do you even start?! We’re breaking down the cost of a Quinceanera and how much you can expect to spend on your special night.

Wedding dress codes can seem complicated and confusing at first glance. Who actually knows the difference between white tie and black tie? Well, we’re here to break down every wedding dress code so we can show you exactly what to wear!

What exactly is Mom’s Day? Mom’s Days or Mom’s Weekends are a special event hosted by sororities that allows girls to invite their mothers and mother-like figures to spend some wholesome time with one another and get an inside look at your life at college and your sorority!

Queens proving that representation matters! Pageants are all about highlighting and redefining beauty on the inside and out. This year marks an incredibly historic year for Asian women in pageantry. For the first time ever all three of the biggest pageant crowns in our nation, Miss America, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, are worn by Asian women. For decades, a moment like this would not be possible and this win is not just a win for these three lovely ladies wearing the crown, but also a win for the Asian American community.

If you ask 100 pageant veterans as to what is one of the hardest things when it comes to prepping for a pageant, 99 would probably say: planning your wardrobe. Planning for any event is stressful enough as it is, but what about an event where you have to plan for multiple outfits where you actually have to stand out? Now that’s something to worry about, right? Well, don’t worry as we’re here to help you.

It’s time to find the most eye-catching and exciting part of your pageant wardrobe: your fun fashion outfit! The fun fashion competition is your chance to highlight your personal style and show off the latest pageant trends. Let’s make sure you stand out on stage with the perfect outfit for you!

Whether you’re going for the prom queen crown or a pageant crown, your gown will play a massive role in the outcome! As cliche as it seems, finding the perfect dress can make all of your dreams come true. Viper Apparel is THE biggest prom and pageant store, so you can be sure you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. It’s time to unlock a new level of shopping!

One of the most popular phrases in pageantry is that “pageants are won in the interview room.” Although this is technically not true (according to score breakdowns) your interview does have a strong influence on the outcome of your competition. Interviews are usually your first chance to make a strong impression on the judges, so it’s important to walk in feeling confident and prepared. It’s time for you to try out the best way to practice for your pageant interview with these practice interview questions!

How much does a quinceanera dress cost? We're here to break down average quinceanera dress prices for you, so leave the stress behind and have fun shopping!

Quinceañera dances are a huge part of the quince tradition. These dances symbolize an important transition from girl to woman. But, how do you know where to begin with your dances? And why are they so significant? Read on to learn everything you need to know about quinceañera dances.

After you have chosen your perfect Quince dress, it is time to accessorize. There are so many different types of jewelry for you to choose from, where do you start? We have come up with a few tips for you to consider while picking quinceanera jewelry.

Learn how to put a dress on with both the over the head method and the stepping in methods. You'll be able to put your dress on like a pro in no time!

There are lots of options when it comes to the dress that you will wear. It’s pretty important to have open communication with the seamstress that you choose. We talked to an expert: Teri Lively of Concord, MI, who has over 25 years of experience. She has eight questions that you should ask when shopping for a dress.

View our suggested timeline for how far in advance from your quinceañera you should shop for your dress, expect it to arrive, get it fitted, and pick it up for the big day. The dress is one of the most exciting parts of your quince so make sure you get started shopping early and know when to expect some key events.

Miss USA and Miss America… What exactly is the difference? Believe it or not, there actually are quite a few differences between these two long standing competitions! To quickly sum it up: Miss USA embraces the glitz and the glam of beauty pageants, with a large focus on the fashion and modeling aspect of it all. Miss America on the other hand markets itself as a scholarship competition (cue Sandra Bullock’s iconic Miss Congeniality line “It’s not a beauty pageant! It’s a scholarship competition!!”)