Round Themes, Part 1: Creating a Good Theme

For me, one of the hardest things to decide when I did my first contest was 'What are the themes gonna be?' Hopefully, this post helps you with this part of Creating a good Fashion Story Avatar Contest. The first step to finding a good theme, is to get a piece of paper and your favorite writing device (pencil, pen, marker) or open your favorite note taking program on your computer.

Then take a quick look at your own avatar's closet and start thinking of places for her to go (Egypt, the beach, Atlantis, etc), things she could dress up as (Pirate, super hero, etc), or even things she could do (ice-skate, hiking, going to a movie, etc). 

Next start writing or typing the ideas that pop into your head on your note taker of choice. Some of them will be silly or outrageous, but others will be 5 star themes with a little bit of help from you. Here is what your list might look like (if not that is ok, everyone thinks differently):

1. Trip to Egypt to see pyramids
2. Date night at a fancy restaurant
3. School teacher
4. Business lady
5. Opera singer
6. Seafarer
7. A hike with friends

Don't forget that you can always add on to your list later. However, not all themes are meant for Fashion Story Contests. Remember when I had you look at your Fashion Story avatar's closet? This is so that you can get ideas for Round Themes and also fool-proof them. Here is the rule I use when choosing Round Themes for my contest: Any theme you use, your own avatar should be able to dress for in more than one beautiful way. 

This makes it easier for most people to dress for your contest without much trouble. Don't be surprised though if some people stumble a little… Just remember to do your part and judge as fairly as you can.

 And like I said before, if you ever have trouble making a Theme up, take a quick look at the closet and dress your avatar in a new outfit. I find that sometimes help with this process. 

Now that we have come up with and fool-proofed our Round Themes, it is time to come up with a good 'Story Line' to get your contestants thinking!

 If you have question, please ask via comment. ~ Sky's Limit