After three fittings, Miss Tahiti finally set her sights on a one-piece swimsuit.
“I first look at the color that best suits my complexion.
The terra cotta jersey is the one that suited me the most.
I tried on a two-piece but the bandeau was crushing my chest
,” says
Herenui Tuheiava
.
This week, at Club Med in Sainte-Anne in Guadeloupe, the 30 candidates for the
Miss France 2023
election took part in a new photo shoot, this time in swimsuits.
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Nothing is imposed on young women.
It is up to them to choose the model that suits them best.
Stylist
Aurore Donguy
, who has been working on the Miss preparation trip for seven years, offered them several, in different styles, colors and prints.
"It's their time.
On the rest of the trip, they are required to dress for group activities.
For this session, they can express themselves
,” explains this specialist, a graduate of the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture in Paris.
"As each woman has a different body, I try to get as many jerseys as possible
," she adds.
One-piece, triangle or bandeau bikinis with high or low bottoms, sports trikinis or not... A dozen models will be offered to them.
Miss Nord-Pas-de-Calais more comfortable in a one-piece than in a bikini
The two-piece is however the most popular model.
"It's always better because you can see a lot of skin
," explains Aurore Donguy.
Spectators prefer to see as little attire as possible"
, tells us the one who also dresses Chris Marques for "Dancing with the stars", Karine Ferri at the Loto or even Karine Le Marchand in "Love is in the meadow" and "La France has incredible talent.
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Emma Guibert
, Miss Pays de la Loire, as well as
Florence Demortier
, Miss Midi-Pyrénées, will choose this model.
"It's the one that best matches my morphology
," adds the first.
In addition, it is colorful, yellow and pink with glitter, which brings out the tan I think.
And I feel supported
, ”she says.
“I'm more used to wearing two-pieces on a daily basis
,” says the second.
Conversely, the one-piece swimsuit allows some to acquire confidence.
This is the case of
Agathe Cauet
, Miss Nord-Pas-de-Calais, who opted for this model.
“I feel more comfortable there”
, admits the 23-year-old nurse who preferred to hide her large scar on her stomach, as well as a tattoo on her right groin, revealed for the first time this week during the group photo.
“Everything that is worn is offered”
Aurore Donguy, Miss France travel stylist
Salomé Maud
, Miss Limousin, whose session is scheduled at the very end of the stay, Sunday, did not yet know what to wear the day before:
“I will see what best suits my morphology because I have a little chest.
A two-piece can be pretty
, ”said the Limougeaude who considers its particularity as an asset.
Aurore Donguy will be present to advise her.
The stylist has no shortage of tricks.
For the little ones, for example, she suggests high briefs that lengthen the silhouette.
Another secret, in front of the camera lens this time: the pose slice, recommended by Arnaud Sol Dourdin, hairdresser and makeup artist of Miss France.
It involves pointing the leg and raising the pelvis, which instantly slims the body.
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After the session, the girls will be able to keep their swimsuits, provided by the brands Soraya (official partner), Atalaye, Calarena, Océane Couture or Wild.
“Generally, everything that is worn is free, especially swimsuits
,” Aurore Donguy tells us again.
From January, she will take care of the reigning Miss France, preparing a dressing room for her performances throughout the year.
A first for the expert.