Ep 5. Beauty Queen

In Dollface season 1 episode 5 titled "Beauty Queen," the girls gear up for Jules' birthday party while she worries about her age and appearance. The episode follows the four best friends, Jules, Madison, Stella, and Izzy as they try to navigate their lives in the City of Angels where all eyes are always on you.

The episode opens with Jules sending a text message to her ex-boyfriend Jeremy, but he does not reply. She becomes self-conscious and feels down about her age when Madison reminds her that she is not old, and age is just a number. She then decides that she wants to be a beauty queen despite her age and tries to enter a beauty pageant for older women.

Madison, Stella, and Izzy decide to help Jules win the crown, but they soon realize that they have no idea what they are doing. They find themselves researching heavily on beauty pageants and looking up tips online. They even consult a pageant coach and try to learn from her.

The girls then dive into Jules' wardrobe, and after trying on several outfits, they decide to go with the classic beauty queen look – a sparkling, silver gown with a tiara. Stella takes on the task of styling Jules' hair, and Madison puts together her makeup look. The girls are excited about their creation, and they think it's perfect until they get to the pageant, and the outfit doesn't fit in with the rest of the contestants.

At the pageant, Jules meets another contestant, Didi, who is an older woman that has entered several beauty pageants in the past. Jules and Didi bond over their shared desire to prove that older women can compete and win in beauty pageants.

The girls now have to change their feathers and come up with a new plan to help Jules win the pageant. They decide to enter Jules in the talent portion and help her with her ballroom dancing routine. Jules is nervous about performing in front of an audience, but she eventually loses her inhibitions and delivers an impressive performance.

As the girls cheer on Jules, they are surprised to see that she isn't really enjoying herself. Jules confesses that performing in front of an audience never really made her happy, and all this time, she just hoped that it would.

After the pageant, Jules and her friends discuss how beauty pageants are not worth their time and energy and that they shouldn't define themselves by anyone else's standards. Despite not winning the beauty pageant, Jules realizes that she doesn't need a title to feel good about herself, and the most important thing is to be true to oneself.

In conclusion, Dollface season 1 episode 5 portrays a relatable theme – women constantly feeling judged based on their appearances. However, the show does an excellent job of turning the tables by showing how women can be empowered once they learn to embrace themselves for who they are. The episode teaches that authenticity is the key to happiness. It showcases how a group of friends support each other unconditionally, which strengthens the bond of friendship. Overall, this episode is entertaining and sends a positive message.