Pageantware is a term used to describe the clothing and accessories worn by contestants in beauty pageants. The term is derived from the word 'PAGEANT' and the suffix '-ware, ' which refers to items of clothing or accessories. The most common item of pageantware is the SASH, which is a long strip of fabric worn over the shoulder and across the body. The SASH is usually decorated with the name of the PAGEANT, the contestant's name, and other decorations. Pageantware also includes crowns, tiaras, and other jewelry.