Last night, I watched 80 women compete for the ultimate title of Miss Universe.
At the end of the competition, Miss Philippines won everyone's heart and stole the dazzling diamond crown from runner-up Miss Colombia. Literally.
But before making us all insanely jealous of their bikini bods and breathtaking evening gowns, the contestants really took our breaths away by dressing up and flaunting their national costumes.
These gorgeous gals strutted their stuff in all sorts of over-the-top ensembles ranging from coral-reef couture from the Caribbean and eagle ensembles from the USA to gold gowns from Germany and phenomenal feather-clad fashions from many Latin American countries.
Aside from lots of glitter, sequins and feathers, each contestant's costume incorporated elements from her home country into her design, and I have to say while all of these costumes were beautiful, some were definitely... interesting, to say the least.
If you missed the pageant last night, don't worry. I picked out some of my favorite looks from the night, and these lovely ladies will seriously inspire you to step up your costume game on Halloween next year.
Take a look at the pictures below to see some of the best costumes from the Miss Universe 2015 pageant.
Miss Curaçao
Miss Universe Curacao 2015 National Costume pic.twitter.com/mGm0SmKzAH — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss USA
Miss Finland
Miss Universe Finland 2015 National Costume pic.twitter.com/33xfGtmCZX — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss Philippines
Miss Hungary
Miss Universe Hungary 2015 National Costume pic.twitter.com/jxLKLGfwDo — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss Indonesia
Miss Russia
Miss Universe Russia 2015 National Costume pic.twitter.com/q6H7UmsmYi — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss Denmark
Miss Singapore
Miss Universe Singapore 2015 National Costume pic.twitter.com/GaZeot9ZgZ — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss Dominican Republic
Miss Malaysia
Miss Malaysia for the Miss Universe 2015 National Costumes segment. Apparently the dress was inspired by bunga emas. pic.twitter.com/zdjcJHzF3Q — Haaziq Zahar (@haaziq_mz) December 19, 2015
Miss Argentina
Miss Universe Argentina 2015 @CLAUDIAMUA2015 National Costume pic.twitter.com/GdFuE7bxnB — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss Nicaragua
Miss Universe Nicaragua 2015 @DanielaTorresNi National Costume pic.twitter.com/KdhdShblNf — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss China
Miss Australia
Miss Universe Australia 2015 @Monika_Rad National Costume pic.twitter.com/4pVAo7wZF7 — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss Panama
Miss Puerto Rico
Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2015 @catauniverse @MUPRoficial National Costume pic.twitter.com/UEeeySubeo — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss Thailand
Miss Mexico
Miss Universe Mexico 2015 @Wendyesprza @OficialNBMexico National Costume pic.twitter.com/07E4r2m9HN — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss Guyana
Miss Belgium
Miss Universe Belgium 2015 @AnneliesToros National Costume pic.twitter.com/UqXoqzHt3S — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss India
Miss Germany
Miss Universe Germany 2015 National Costume pic.twitter.com/eUqVOQmMdK — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
Miss Haiti
Miss Cayman Islands
Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2015 National Costume pic.twitter.com/tarFcAmIf1 — UnivParadeOfBeauties (@UPofBeauties) December 20, 2015
