Fashion Show

The fashion show is your opportunity to take to the runway.

This is always a very creative affair with participation from resources and local businesses. We expect another great line-up of sponsoring clothing stores.

Those who choose to participate will have to commit some time to pick out clothes from the sponsoring stores and to a Friday morning rehearsal and coaching session with our fashion show coordinator Michelle.

At the show, volunteers will be on hand to help with last second makeup and hair touchups and take photos. Models will engage in hectic clothing changes and spend anxious minutes waiting for the time to pass before their turn to walk, but remember...all the audience sees is glamour. There are no special requirements for being in the fashion show and first-timers are encouraged to participate, but you do need to sign up beforehand.

Watch for announcements at Esprit on how to sign up and when the various stores will allow models to select and try on outfits at the stores.

Your showcase continues on Friday evening with a great evening of entertainment in our own Talent Show.

Schedule and Requirements

A limited selection of free loaner outfits will be available. For best selection, visit the stores early. Of course, you are encouraged to purchase exactly what you want to wear for the show.
All models trying on or modeling loaner outfits must protect the loaned clothing by showering and wearing a good women's deodorant immediately beforehand.
Girls who have never modeled before should ask for advice, attend any feminine movement class during the week that may be offered, and continue practicing at the rehearsal.
Practice will be announced once scheduled.
Most models will want to make a costume change, so we have at least three stores to shop. Stores will loan any outfit they have that you like.

The clothes are donated for the day and must be returned immediately after the show unless you purchase them.
All models will need to go to the sponsoring stores to select and/or purchase clothing. Details on sponsors will be provided when available.

Once you have chosen your outfits and gowns, you must write a little biography and description on a 4x6 card or half sheet of paper of what you are wearing so the announcer can say something about you as you move through the room. For example: "Michelle started modeling as a teenager although no one saw her in the closet. She has finally broken free of society's clutch and is now wearing a Joseph Ritkoff creation. The soft pink pastel really sets off her blue eyes and she enjoys wearing this every chance she has.". Use your imagination and have something for each of your strolls on the runway.
When lunch begins on Friday at 11:30AM, we will be getting changed, fixing our hair and touching up makeup in a curtained area near the ballrooms. We should have assistance from the vendors with jewelry, hair and makeup touch ups as we wait for our turn on the runway.
At 12:00PM the show will start with spring and summer outfits first. Strut your stuff with poise, balance and pizzazz. There will be tape marks on the floor to remind you where to stop and turn. You will then carefully climb the steps to the stage and pose for pictures for just a moment. Watch for the Photographer to take your picture for the yearbook.
Now comes the hectic part as we all come back to magically change into evening gowns and strut back through the gauntlet again, it is sooo exciting!
When the last model gets through we will all quickly get together for a formal picture of all the models.
Have a change of clothing with you so you can change out of the loaned clothing items so they can be returned to the store. You may be able to give your clothes to the fashion show coordinator or someone else for them to return for you.
We have to be finished by 1:30pm.

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