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USO’s “Operation That’s My Dress” Comes to Philly Area

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The USO’s “Operation That’s My Dress” came to the Philadelphia area. A day of pampering for military daughters, spouses of military service people, as well as women in the military, the event took place at The Hotel ML Hotel and Conference Center in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, last week. The USO sponsors this day as a thank-you to the daughters and spouses of military service people for the sacrifices they make when their loved ones serve. The event was conceptualized and is co-sponsored with help from international fashion designer Sherri Hill, who provides thousands of new gowns and dresses to the ladies just in time for the fall social season, holiday parties and proms. The event began with a fashion show where winners of the Miss USA pageants modeled the dresses the girls would be able to choose from. After the show, the girls headed into the dress expo where there were thousands of dresses to review and pick from. Then it was onto the beauty bar, where they chose jewelry and fashion accessories. Finally, stylists provided hair and makeup demonstrations to give participants additional resources.


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Olivia Giudice, ‎Miss Universe Organization, Ray Kennedy, vice president, USO of Metropolitan New York, Pat Sumpter, celebrity stylist, Edward Clemons, Immediate Past Chairman, USO of Pennsylvania and Southern NJ, Gloria Sinclair Miller, Chairman USO of Pennsylvania and Southern NJ, and Tracy Carter Dougherty, USO. Ashley and Alexa Dunteman's dad is in the military. They had a great day picking out their dresses which they will be wearing to a family wedding. Caley-Rae Pavillard, Miss Colorado USA 2016, Tami Morkan, USO Volunteer help Alana Arthur (center) pick out the right accessories to go with her new dress. Caryn Norway, picked up a dress for her sweet 16 with the help of Christiaan Prince, Miss Kentucky Teen. Olivia Giudice, Justin Allen Tate, Emily Hutchinson, Miss Delaware Teen, Jessie Penn, and Carolyn Pride, USO. Julianna White, Ms. Sprint Cup, and Karley Willocks, USO Show Troupe. Young ladies head into the room with the dresses. Jessielyn Palumbo, Miss NJ USA, and Elena LaQuatra, Miss Pennsylvania USA. Ray Kennedy emcees the fashion show for the military wives, daughters and their guests. The USO Troupe entertains the guests. Miss USA contestants walking the runway wearing dresses the military wives and daughters can choose as their own.

HughE Dillon covers parties, events and more for Philadelphia magazine’s The Scene. You can follow him on Twitter at @iPhillyChitChat and visit his daily online social diary PhillyChitChat.com.

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