Staying Organized at Nationals
For those of you who know me closely, you know I am not always the most organized person. With the help of Mama Wanous, I always create a spreadsheet for long pageant weeks so I know what to grab between appearances. Below are examples of my 2012 and 2013 wardrobe spreadsheets. Now that I have done this a few times I don’t have to be quite as detailed but last year at nationals I had many columns for shoes, jewelry, and needed items like autograph cards or snacks if I was on the go during a meal time. Doing this just makes transitioning between events easy and quick. Sometimes you may only have 15 minutes to eat lunch, change clothes and be back in the lobby ready for head count. For these moments, you will thank me for this spreadsheet technique.
But the spreadsheet is not the only organizational tool that will help you stay calm. First, bring a garment rack with you to nationals! The closets are tiny and you will safe yourself a big headache by bringing an extra place to hang dresses. I also suggest organizing your wardrobe by day. You can make your spreadsheet more detailed than mine and separate each event by day. For example, I would take one large garment bag and label it “Monday”. Inside I would put the clothes I need for that day. Last year on Monday I needed an arrival outfit, unpacking outfit, going to family dinner dress, and my orientation dress. I put all these items in the bag and zipped it up. Then did the same thing for each day of the week. I had my accessories in a clear jewelry bag with multiple zip pockets that I hung on my garment rack next to my garment bags so I could easy check my spreadsheet and find the coordinating jewelry. I had all my shoes laid out around the perimeter of the room so I didn’t have to dig through a big clumsy bag. Doing these small simple things will save you time and stress in a big way. So, sit down with our official handbook schedule and figure out every single thing you will be doing on each day during competition week and start making a plan. I suggest bringing a handful of extra dresses just in case our agenda changes or you have an unexpected outing.
Other tips:
- Bring a plastic tablecloth to hang in your shower if you plan on spray tanning in your room.
- Bring a natural sleep aid to help quiet your mind after long days. Get as much sleep as possible!
- Bring small snacks you can throw in your bag and eat throughout rehearsals and outings.
- Bring a Tide to-go stick!
- Bring a lint roller.
- Always keep eyelash glue in your purse.
- Drink tons of water!
- Take a natural diuretic three days before finals night to get your skin toned and firm for stage.
- Take lots of pictures. You will want to remember this week forever.
- Smile and have fun!!
CHICAGO 2012
CHICAGO 2013
Other clothes to bring for out and about/back-ups:
Cocktails:
Feather pink
Blue sequins
Black sequin swirl
Purple sequins
Sundresses:
Bright Flowery
Thailand white
Thailand blue
But the spreadsheet is not the only organizational tool that will help you stay calm. First, bring a garment rack with you to nationals! The closets are tiny and you will safe yourself a big headache by bringing an extra place to hang dresses. I also suggest organizing your wardrobe by day. You can make your spreadsheet more detailed than mine and separate each event by day. For example, I would take one large garment bag and label it “Monday”. Inside I would put the clothes I need for that day. Last year on Monday I needed an arrival outfit, unpacking outfit, going to family dinner dress, and my orientation dress. I put all these items in the bag and zipped it up. Then did the same thing for each day of the week. I had my accessories in a clear jewelry bag with multiple zip pockets that I hung on my garment rack next to my garment bags so I could easy check my spreadsheet and find the coordinating jewelry. I had all my shoes laid out around the perimeter of the room so I didn’t have to dig through a big clumsy bag. Doing these small simple things will save you time and stress in a big way. So, sit down with our official handbook schedule and figure out every single thing you will be doing on each day during competition week and start making a plan. I suggest bringing a handful of extra dresses just in case our agenda changes or you have an unexpected outing.
Other tips:
- Bring a plastic tablecloth to hang in your shower if you plan on spray tanning in your room.
- Bring a natural sleep aid to help quiet your mind after long days. Get as much sleep as possible!
- Bring small snacks you can throw in your bag and eat throughout rehearsals and outings.
- Bring a Tide to-go stick!
- Bring a lint roller.
- Always keep eyelash glue in your purse.
- Drink tons of water!
- Take a natural diuretic three days before finals night to get your skin toned and firm for stage.
- Take lots of pictures. You will want to remember this week forever.
- Smile and have fun!!
CHICAGO 2012
Event | Outfit | Shoes | Jewels/Other | |
Sat | MRS Finals | Black Peplum (Brie) | Black Pump | Rhinestone Balls and Bracelete |
Mon | Arrival | Coral Dress | Nude | Rose Gold |
Orientation 8pm | Cream Dress - Bri's | Strappy Nude | 4 stone cream | |
Tues | Breakfast / sash | Blue BEBE Dress | Nude | Blue Cuff/gold metal dangle |
Downtown Chicago Zoo | Lace Back Dress | Bling Bootie | Clear Gem Stone Necklace | |
Boys & Girls Club | Same | |||
Dinner - Group Photo | Black gown | Stripper | Rhinestones/Spanx | |
Inspiration Talk-cocktail | Same | |||
Wed | Breakfast / sash | Purple Dress Bri's | Purple | Bri's jewels |
Rehearsal | Green Sequin dress | Nude Strap | gold earrings and bracelete cuff | |
Lunch | ||||
Rehearsal | Red Cache Dress | Red Earrings | Red Ruffles | |
Princess Ball - Crown & Sash | New Pink Princess from Glitz | Junos | Big Rhinestones | |
Dinner - | Besty Johnson - White flower | Black Pump | Forever 21 Clip on Earrings and cuff | |
Rehearsal | same | |||
Thurs | Breakfast / sash | Cream & gold foil dress | Gold Earrings | Nude Strappy |
Private Interviews | White Peplum w/Seed Beads | Nude Strap | PIN, pearl AB Niila earrings | |
Lunch | ||||
Judges | Rehearsal | Black Corronation | Nudes | Big Black rhinestones |
Teen Preliminaries | Red gown | Junos | Dangle ALDO Earrings | |
Fri | Breakfast / sash | Wht Blouse & Pleated blue skirt | Strappy Nude | Forever 21 cuff and clip on earrings |
Judges | Reheasal | Aqua beaded Dress | Junos | Aqua Brie Earrings |
Lunch | Water Color | Juno | Dark metal colored stone earrings | |
Judges | Rehearsal | Gold Sequins | Juno or Nude | Gold Cuff Gold earrings |
Miss Prelimaries | ||||
Sat | Breakfast / sash | |||
Judges | Reheasal | Cream & Gold Fun Fashion | ||
Lunch | Red Ruffle with Black Pencil | |||
Judges | Rehearsal | Pink Feather Cocktail | ||
Finals | ||||
Coronation Ball | ??? |
Event | Clothes |
Car ride | Black Titlewear warm-up set |
Mrs, Prelims Mrs. Finals | White Rhinestone top dress Purple Fringe Gown |
Orientation | Orange Dress |
Chicago Day | Purple jumpsuit |
Dinner | White Winning Gown |
Interview | White ruffle dress |
Hospital | Blue belted dress |
Autograph/pre-prelims | Red sequin back |
Miss Prelims stage | Question: Black Mermaid Awards: Pink FF Ruffle gown |
Teen prelims | Black with big shoulders |
Record speech, rehearsals | Beaded bottom white |
Pre-finals | Gold Gown |
Crowning | Question: Purple Fringe Gowns Crowning: custom red |
Other clothes to bring for out and about/back-ups:
Cocktails:
Feather pink
Blue sequins
Black sequin swirl
Purple sequins
Sundresses:
Bright Flowery
Thailand white
Thailand blue
Shoes:
Strappy nude
Old strappy nude back ups
Black gold heel
Fake Louies
Junos
8” Strippers
Strappy nude
Old strappy nude back ups
Black gold heel
Fake Louies
Junos
8” Strippers
When you are done creating your spreadsheet, print it out, clip it to a pants hanger, and hang it on the end of your garment rack for easy access and visibility.
I hope this helps!
Krista Wanous
Miss International 2012
Krista Wanous
Miss International 2012
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