Posing/picking a suit

[sassy69]

Do the divaexchange suits have a picture (ideally front & rear facing, but mostly rear facing) of the person wearing the suit so you can see how the bottoms fit? Its usually the cut on the bottoms that makes a difference.

[LiftingBeauty]

The girl who owns the blue suit doesn't have a picture of herself in it, but she has a picture of herself in a suit that's the same size by the same designer

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[LiftingBeauty]

there's also this one

[LiftingBeauty]

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and the girl who owns the pink one just sent me this

[Jodie]

I still think the first greenish black one would be a good choice.

What are you concerned with that won't fit?

The bottoms on that one are plain in the crotch area so alternations can me made to it.
If you're wanting more boobage and there are not slits for more padding, simplely cut a slit in the lining between the outter shell and in the lining at the top of the triangle to add more padding.

[LiftingBeauty]

yea i think i'm going to go with that one, it's very pretty for the price, i also emailed the girl and she said that it's lighter in person and will really sparkle on stage

[Big Baldwin]

I know a guys perspective might not be as impactful, but CJ did an incredible job with the three suits I ordered. And taking a posing clinic was a big help too, just make sure the teacher actually know their shit. You may be a great poser, but the little tweaks can make a big difference

[LiftingBeauty]

this is teh actual color of the blue suit
what do you guys think?

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[nic902]

I love it! GORGEOUS!

[LiftingBeauty]

I love it too, the more I look at it the more it grows on me

I just bought it

[LiftingBeauty]

also, I don't have my ears pierced and I'm not big on the whole big chunky stage jewlery. Do I HAVE to wear it or can I get away with just wearing a suit and a simple diamond necklace

[nic902]

I don't have "traditional" jewelery (I have my ears gauged, not something you see on stage often)...Opt for a simple bracelet, something you feel comfortable in.

[sassy69]

I would definitely focus on the suit & makeup - make sure your stage tan is top notch and even (i.e. not two-toned between your face & body) and your makeup stands out against the tan & under the lights - practically think Opera Makeup. You don't need all the excess if your suit, your hair /makeup, tan, confidence and posing is there. For jewelry, I try to think "balance".

[LiftingBeauty]

I think i'm going to wear maybe a thin crystal anklet i found on a competition jewelry website and maybe some crystal pins in my hair

is it worth it to get someone to come to the show to do my makeup? I'm okay at doing natural makeup, but i think i'll look like a hooker if I attempt to do stage makeup
she's 120 and she'll come to the show and do my eyes with lashes, foundation, contour my face... everything

[sassy69]

I think i'm going to wear maybe a thin crystal anklet i found on a competition jewelry website and maybe some crystal pins in my hair

is it worth it to get someone to come to the show to do my makeup? I'm okay at doing natural makeup, but i think i'll look like a hooker if I attempt to do stage makeup
she's 120 and she'll come to the show and do my eyes with lashes, foundation, contour my face... everything

It takes the pressure off if you're not comfortable doing you're own. Especially lashes can be a PITA if you're not sure. Otherwise I'd suggest going to the MAC counter, tell them what you're going to do (on stage, bright lights, ultra dark tan) and your suit color, and have them suggest colors and then show you how to do it yourself. The makeup ends up costing some money, but it will last you forever. Also MAC has a foundation that matches Protan (or decide what brand tan you'll be using and ask them to help match it - Jan Tana has a foundation that they sell that matches their tanner). I prefer to use that instead of having my face sprayed. Easier to get on / off and touch up. I tend to sweat a lot under the lights and I've had the tan crack and then run w/ the sweat - so much easier touch up. And also much easier to get off when its all over.

You can probably do the MAC counter thing for free if you want to just see how much is involved, and then get the purchase list and calculate your cost for the makeup & brushes (if needed) to compare before committing one way or the other.