15 of the best looks Miss Universe contestants wore to compete in this year's pageant
- The 69th Miss Universe pageant was held on May 16 in Hollywood, Florida.
- Some of the best looks seen onstage included neon minidresses and sparkling gowns.
- Miss Mexico Andrea Meza took home the Miss Universe crown in a sparkling red dress.
Miss Uruguay helped open the show in a long-sleeved, sparkling crop top and a matching miniskirt.
Lola De Los Santos is passionate about helping the environment, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and ending bullying.
Miss Puerto Rico walked the stage in an orange, halter-style minidress with a floral print.
EstefanÃa Natalia Soto Torres has lived in seven countries and studied in three. She can also speak four languages.
Miss Philippines rocked a sleeveless blue dress with a plunging neckline and sparkling fringe.
Rabiya Mateo serves as the ambassador for education in the Philippines, where she also offers food and reading sessions to underprivileged children.
Miss Panama looked radiant in an asymmetrical neon-pink minidress with a single balloon sleeve.
When not competing in pageants, Carmen Jaramillo works as a model, journalist, and activist.
Miss Denmark paired her long ponytail with a blue dress covered in sequin details, sheer panels, and floral patterns.
Amanda Petri has been a victim of cyberbullying in the past and is now an advocate for gender equality.
Miss Peru stood out in a green, high-neck crop top and a high-waisted skirt.
Janick Maceta Del Castillo is an audio engineer and the owner of a record label that promotes young artists.
Miss Jamaica looked stunning in an asymmetrical orange dress that was covered in sparkles.
Miqueal-Symone Williams is an international model with a degree in marketing.
Miss China dazzled in a textured blue dress with a sweetheart neckline.
Jiaxin Su created an organization called "Mother-Made Club" that helps women living in Mountain Wuzhishan to earn money by selling handmade products.
Miss Ghana wore orange eye shadow that matched her fringe crop top and miniskirt.
Chelsea Tayui spends her free time volunteering with an organization that helps bring water to impoverished villages.
Miss Australia wore a strapless dress covered in tiny blue mirrors.
Maria Thattil hadn't competed in a national or international pageant before winning the Miss Australia title.
Miss Mexico strutted across the stage in a red, off-the-shoulder gown with sheer panels from top to bottom.
Andrea Meza has a degree in software engineering, and she also works towards ending gender-based violence.
Miss Brazil chose a strapless gown with a daring slit and blue, sequin stripes.
Julia Gama is an actress, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker.
Miss Peru donned one of the most daring looks of the night: a sheer gown with strategically-placed crystals and sheer long sleeves.
The 27-year-old is passionate about volunteering to help people with disabilities, and children who have been sexually abused.
Miss Thailand stole the show in a long-sleeved, sparkling gown with a plunging neckline and high-cut slit.
Amanda Obdam, who has been competing in pageants since the age of 10, is the creator of a sustainable fashion brand that honors traditional batik art.
Miss Puerto Rico opted for a sheer top covered in crystals and a white fringe skirt for her evening look.
Torres has Meniere's disease and strongly believes in advocating for mental health.
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