Avoid panty hose with swimsuits, so your legs don't have an unnatural sheen. One mistake that many women make is to wear shoes that match the color of their swimsuit. That should be avoided. The shoes should blend with your skin color. This extends the look of your leg, while footwear that calls attention to itself makes your leg seem shorter.
Clear shoes are a very good option.
I'm not ordering you to throw away your purple gown. Pageant clothes are not uniforms, and you don't have to look like everyone else. But certain colors do well because they work for a majority of women, and just maybe that includes you. Love, Dana Message your makeup and other pageantry questions to Dana. Inc. All rights reserved.