The 10 most daring looks the Miss Universe contestants wore to compete in the pageant
Samantha Grindell
- The 69th Miss Universe pageant took place on Sunday night in Hollywood, Florida.
- Insider rounded up the most daring outfits the 74 contestants wore during the competition.
- Sparkly embellishments and sheer fabric made waves at the 69th annual pageant.
Miss Barbados Hillary-Ann Williams wore a tasseled two-piece for the opening of the show.
Williams' Sherri Hill ensemble was made up of a matching blue top and skirt.
The pieces were covered in sparkling tassels that moved as Williams strutted the runway.
Williams, 25, grew up in Barbados and Canada and is an advocate for gender-based abuse.
Kamila Serikbai, Miss Kazakhstan, wore a hot-pink dress covered in dollar signs, nodding to the casino setting of the competition.
Serikbai's pink Sherri Hill minidress had a simple, strapless top, while its bottom was embroidered with sparkly dollar signs.
Serikbai, 18, is a student who plans to be a lawyer. She volunteered with local hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Miss Denmark Amanda Petri rocked a minidress that featured netting and embellishments.
Petri's blue dress from Sherri Hill was covered in glittery embellishments on netting. The netting extended past the base of the dress, creating a sultry look.
Her statement ponytail added to the ensemble.
Petri, 23, studies international business and is an advocate for gender equality.
Miss Mexico's red evening gown had daring cutouts.
Andrea Meza, who was crowned Miss Universe 2021, wore a sparkly dress that had a high neckline, which contrasted with a dramatic cutout in the center of the bodice.
The skirt was covered in tiered, sparkly fabric, and strips of fabric flowed into a cape-like addition to the gown.
Meza, 26, has a degree in software engineering, and she is an activist who aims to end gender-based violence.
Miss Brazil's strapless gown featured head-to-toe see-through cutouts.
Stripes of sheer fabric covered Julia Gama's bedazzled, navy gown. A sweetheart neckline and thigh-high slit completed the look.
Gama, 27, is the first Brazilian actress to work in the Chinese film industry.
Miss Jamaica Miqueal-Symone Williams rocked a one-shoulder dress made of iridescent crystals for the evening wear competition.
The silhouette of Williams' gown was simple, with a sweetheart neckline and thigh-high slit on one side.
But the intricate crystals covering the dress from head to toe give it dimension.
Williams, 24, is an international model and founder of "The Bloom Initiative," which gives Jamaican children internet access.
Miss Puerto Rico's dress was almost entirely sheer on its bodice.
Estefanía Natalia Soto Torres's bold gown had a straight, white skirt with a layer of tassels on it.
The top of her gown was the showstopping element, as it was completely sheer aside from pearls and crystals embellished on Torres' chest, shoulders, and back. The crystals glittered as she walked.
Torres has lived in seven countries and speaks four languages.
Miss India Adline Castelino wore a gown that glittered from head to toe.
The dress had an ombré effect, flowing from gold to white. The white fabric was sheer, and the skirt had a thigh-slit, adding drama to Castelino's ensemble.
The 22-year-old is a professional model and advocate for farmers.
Miss Peru Janick Maceta Del Castillo wore a pink gown that had a low-cut neckline and cheeky sections of sheer fabric.
The form-fitting Maritza Mendoza Studio gown was covered in sequins that created a circular shape. The bodice flowed from cap sleeves into a low neckline.
The sides of the gown, middle of the skirt, and sleeves were made of sheer fabric. Cuffs of sequins completed the ensemble.
Del Castillo is an established audio engineer who has worked with celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga.
A low-cut neckline and swirling pattern set Miss Thailand's gown apart.
Amanda Obdam's long-sleeve dress was covered in silver, blue, and teal sparkles that created a swirling pattern.
The gown's neckline dipped all the way to Obdam's navel, and a slit cut all the way up to her thigh on one side of the skirt.
The 27-year-old has a degree in business administration and founded a sustainable fashion brand.
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