1940s Ball Pin Up Contest

Contest Details:

Online submissions and voting will open March 1, 2024 and voting will close April 15th. Submissions will be accepted until March 15th.

The judges will choose 5 finalists and the remaining 5 spots will be chosen by online voting. Final 10 contestants will be announced on April 20th. These 10 contestants will be invited to compete on stage at the 1940s Summer ball on June 15th.

Titles:

Queen of the Ball
1st Runner Up
2nd Runner Up

The contest will be judged on the following:

Authenticity of Outfit (including accessories and shoes).
Authentic Hair and Makeup.
Originality and Personality
Overall Stage Presence

Rules:

Must be dressed in 1940s era-appropriate attire (re-productions are acceptable however authentic vintage is preferred and will be judged higher).

All are welcome, however out of state or longer distanced winners will be responsible for their own travel arrangements should they finish in the top 10.

Submitted photos must be of professional quality, either watermarked with photographer’s name or submitted with permission of photographer. All photos must be finished edited photographs that are no more than 1 year old.

Photos must be in the style of or showcasing authentic 1940s or 50s attire, and have an overall vintage feel.

The final contestants chosen in advance will receive complimentary admission to the event (for themselves only).

Prizes:

$500 Grand Prize for Queen of the Ball

All winners will be awarded:

Custom sash

2 tickets to the 1940s White Christmas Ball

Swag bag with 1940s Ball merch and sponsor gifts

Judges:

Bree Anne Pappan (Vintage Treasures and fashion historian), Kimber Dempsey (Pin Up Model and mid century architecture historian), McKenzie Zee (Denver Vintage Society and fashion historian), Nico Gustafson (vintage fashion aficionado and historian)

Hosted by:

Whisky LaRue (Pin Up Model and fashion historian)