dresses with back open Long Halter Dress by Cinderella Divine 5012 Pair with heels and gold jewellery for a stunning look ZAPAKA Women Lilac Prom Dress

Big hair and big shoulders were all the rage, with plenty of glitz and glamour

Oval shaped shoulders and tapered hemlines were being replaced by straighter, wider shoulders, accompanied by a gentle inward curve at the midriff and a flare at the hem

Most, if not all, pageants have some form of evening gown or formal wear competition

The dress and veil were donated in 2016 by Betty and Jims two daughters, together with a wax orange blossom wreath

**Please note: This is a digital pattern and not a finished product**

This eye-catching gown features a mermaid silhouette, fitted through the bodice and hips before flaring out dramatically at the knees