Show Day Packing List
We’re deep into the Fall competition season, and so excited for our clients! We’ve put together a packing list of essentials to help your day go more smoothly.
Black/Old sheets for the hotel bed. You definitely don’t want to be charged for staining their sheets with tanner!
Old towels to avoid staining hotel towels
Blanket and/or Pillow for relaxing/camping-out backstage
Baby wipes: these are great for cleaning toilet seats, washing your palms, and removing tanner stain from light-colored bikinis
Paper Towels
She-Wee or Small Dixie Cups to avoid dripping on tan
Stage Jewelry
Stage Heels & Back-up Heels: we’ve seen heels break!
Bikini & Back-up Bikini: We recommend having a second pair of bottoms on-hand in case of connector breakage, or if your primary suit’s coverage is unacceptable to that particular show’s judges. You also may find that your suit color blends with the stage decor, or that everyone in your class is wearing the same color! You never know what can happen so be prepared!
Gloves for tanner touch-ups
Bikini Bite or Fashion Tape
Sewing Kit or Safety Pins
Ziplock Bags: keep all of your liquids in bags in case one of them bursts in your bag!
Hair & Makeup touch-up tools: curling irons, straighteners, hair spray, lipstick, setting powder…you get the idea. Even if you’re getting your hair/make-up done, you may not be able to be touched-up later.
Backstage Slides/flip-flops: only wear your heels the bare minimum to save your back
Lightweight robe or cover-up
Loose, dark clothing for post-tan
Hair Net and Claw Clips: tanner can stain light-colored hair, so keep it off your shoulders/back while you’re off-stage.
Hair Extensions and Comb
Mirror
Phone Charger and Headphones
Power strip and extension cord: One room, dozens of women, one outlet: that’s the stuff of nightmares! Save the day and be prepared for charging emergencies!
Snacks, Water, Etc. and Utensils
Pump-up Resistance Bands
Raincoat or Umbrella
Rolling Suitcase
Backstage Assistant: if your show allows someone backstage, take full advantage! Don’t feel weird asking for your spouse/bf/gf/sibling/friend to carry heavy things for you and get you what you need! You’re depleted and worked your booty off for this: you are allowed to be queen for a day!
Federation Membership & Show Registration
Cash
Phew! I think we covered it! Have something to add? Feel free to let us know!
