What to Wear?
What to wear? What to wear? 
What to wear? What to wear? Last night I had one of those moments. Attending a lecture at SCAD given by Andrew Prince, the designer for Downton Abby’s tiaras, jewels, and crowns, I was fretting about what attire was proper. I almost put on my tiara but at the last minute decided that would be rude and might draw focus from the stage, what with all the glitter and sparkle that would be perched on top of my pumpkin head. I finally settled on linen pants and a silk top. Simple.
The Mint Julep Queens do not have tons of rules about what to wear to any of our functions. Generally you should wear what every you feel comfortable wearing. Through the tens years of Reigning in Savannah, we have picked up some minor pointers. Here they are:
1. Full Regalia means the MJQs will wear gowns and crowns and sashes.
2. Ladies in Waiting can wear gowns and glitter also, but tiara and crowns are discouraged. YOU are Royal in your private life but when you are with the MJQs, it is confusing to try and figure out who is a member and who is a visitor. We are all Queens in our heart, but just for ease, No tiaras or Crowns for Ladies in Waiting. Dears, We only recently figured this out, so when you look back over photographs, you needn’t wonder, ”Is that Queen Katina Bomb-ba-cakesky?” Why no, dear. That is LABY Bomb. She attended one party and was not an Official MJQ yet. “Then why is that darling crown on her head?” Oh. I have no idea. See? It just stream lines the process of remembering names and membership status.
3. Match your level of attire to the event, if you can. AND remember we LOVE the camera and so for photographs try for one hue—green in any shade that you like is suggested, but not required.
4. Wear comfortable shoes. This is a strong female’s life rule and proclamation, not just a Queen’s. How can you go and do anything in shoes that are just pretty, but kill your darn feet? The MJQs are not trees. We move about. We are not rooted in one place. We flounce down streets and waltz into rooms. We climb stairs. Comfort and cuteness for shoe selection is highly recommended.
The May 15th Coronation and Flounce will be raw fun on a cracker if you feel good in whatever you decide to wear. We will likely flounce from the Jepson to Vinnie’s and then have a little chocolate at LuLu’s, however our plans are fluid and influenced by weather and crowds, so be ready to celebrate just being a female in charge of your realm.
Also, BRING a small tiara for a girl or for a fellow queenly type who may stop you and ask, “What is going on?” ”What are y’all doing?” to which you reply, “Oh– we like to celebrate being women and we still like playing dress-up, so since I have always felt royal in my heart, every now and then we all get together in a group and go out to met the public and remind folks like you and your darling daughter to never stop being Royal. It is good to be Queen.”