Miss Universe 2023 Evening Gowns: Photos of the Women in Elegant Wear for the Competition

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January 14, 2023 9:48PM EST

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Simply gorgeous! The 2023 Miss Universe Evening Gown competition is always a spectacle and this year’s show segment is no different. Wearing a gown of their choice, 83 women from around the world sparkled and shined like never before. Miss Universe USA 2022, R’Bonney Gabriel, won this year’s competition and took home the crown. She wore a gown of her choice for the preliminary competition, which took place at the New Orleans Ernst N. Morial Convention Center on Jan. 11, 2023. The 71st Miss Universe Competition was held three days later, on Jan. 14, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The extravagant event was hosted by former Miss Universe winner, Olivia Culpo.

Keep scrolling to see the stunning gowns that all of the top 16 finalists wore for the competition!

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Miss Universe 2023 Evening Gown Photos: See The Elegant Looks

Miss Universe 2023 Evening Gown Photos: See The Elegant Looks — Simply gorgeous! The 2023 Miss Universe Evening Gown competition is always a spectacle and this year’s show segment is no different. Wearing a gown of their choice, 83 women from around the world sparkled and shined like never before. Miss Universe USA 2022, R’Bonney Gabriel, won this year’s competition and took home the crown. She wore a gown of her choice for the preliminary competition, which took place at the New Orleans Ernst N. Morial Convention Center on Jan. 11, 2023. The 71st Miss Universe Competition was held three days later, on Jan. 14, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The extravagant event was hosted by former Miss Universe winner, Olivia Culpo. Scroll down to see the stunning gowns that all of the top 16 finalists wore for the competition. (Photo credit Benjamin Askinas)

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Amanda Dudamel, Miss Universe Venezuela 2022

Amanda Dudamel, Miss Universe Venezuela 2022 — Amanda Dudamel, Miss Universe Venezuela 2022, wore a beautifully unique gown that featured interlacing stripes of blue and gold hues which gave her a truly regal look.

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Ashley Cariño, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2022

Ashley Cariño, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2022 — Ashley Cariño, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2022, wore a gorgeous beaded gown that seemed to flow like sparkling water onto the stage at this year’s competition.

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Ndavi Nokeri, Miss Universe South Africa 2022

Ndavi Nokeri, Miss Universe South Africa 2022 — Ndavi Nokeri, Miss Universe South Africa 2022, was a show-stopper in her evening gown that featured a geometric pattern in beautiful purple hues. She was all smiles as she graced the crowd with her presence.

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Mideline Phelizor, Miss Universe Haiti 2022

Mideline Phelizor, Miss Universe Haiti 2022 — Mideline Phelizor, Miss Universe Haiti 2022, wore a two-piece gold gown. She complemented the look with gold earrings that went perfectly with the dress.

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Payengxa Lor, Miss Universe Laos 2022

Payengxa Lor, Miss Universe Laos 2022 — Payengxa Lor, Miss Universe Laos 2022, competed on stage as one of the top 16 finalists. She chose a gorgeous, decorated gold gown that was elegant and very fashionable.

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Amelia Tu, Miss Universe Canada 2022

Amelia Tu, Miss Universe Canada 2022 — Miss Universe Canada 2022 Amelia Tu’s gown for the 71st Miss Universe show, which was held in New Orleans, Lousiana, on Jan. 11, 2023. Her gorgeous gown hugged her body well and was complemented with a sheer and feathery cape.

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Telma Madeira, Miss Universe Portugal 2022

Telma Madeira, Miss Universe Portugal 2022 — Telma Madeira, Miss Universe Portugal 2022, sparkled in an elegant slightly see-through evening gown. Her open-chested choice featured many beaded crystals that were adorned on her shoulders, shining like the stars in the night sky.

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Alessia Rovegno, Miss Universe Peru 2022

Alessia Rovegno, Miss Universe Peru 2022 — Alessia Rovegno, Miss Universe Peru 2022, was dazzling during this year’s evening gown competition. The decorated neckline of the gown complemented her unbelievable figure.

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Tya Jané Ramey, Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2022

Tya Jané Ramey, Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2022 — Tya Jané Ramey, Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2022 competed on stage in a deep green see-through evening gown. She wore her hair pulled back and smiled at the crowd as she worked the runway.

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Viktoriia Apanasenko, Miss Universe Ukraine 2022

Viktoriia Apanasenko, Miss Universe Ukraine 2022 — Miss Universe Ukraine Viktoriia Apanasenko proudly wore the colors of her war-torn country at the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competion, which was held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Jan. 11, 2023.

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Gabriëla Dos Santos, Miss Universe Curacao 2022

Gabriëla Dos Santos, Miss Universe Curacao 2022 — Gabriëla Dos Santos, Miss Universe Curacao 2022, looked stunning in her plunging neckline evening gown.

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Divita Rai, Miss Universe India 2022

Divita Rai, Miss Universe India 2022 — Divita Rai, Miss Universe India 2022, wore a shimmering evening gown that included a high leg cut and sheer cape at the back. (Photo credit: Benjamin Askinas)

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Andreina Martinez Founier, Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2022

Andreina Martinez Founier, Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2022 — Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2022, Andreina Martinez Founier, was simply stunning while competing in the evening gown competition in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Jan. 11, 2023. She glided across the stage while giving some serious sashay!

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Monique Riley, Miss Universe Australia 2022

Monique Riley, Miss Universe Australia 2022 — Monique Riley, Miss Universe Australia 2022, stunned in her evening gown that included a white train that swept behind her on the stage.

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Nayelhi González, Miss Universe Ecuador 2022

Nayelhi González, Miss Universe Ecuador 2022 — Miss Universe Ecuador 2022 Nayelhi González looked mellow in yellow during the preliminary competition that preceded the 71st Miss Universe Competition, which streamed live on The Roku Channel on Sat. Jan. 14.

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María Fernanda Aristizabal, Miss Universe Colombia 2022

María Fernanda Aristizabal, Miss Universe Colombia 2022 — María Fernanda Aristizabal, Miss Universe Colombia 2022, wowed in a gorgeous purple plunging gown that included thin straps over her shoulders. She wore earrings that were absolutely beautiful — and complemented her gown marvelously.

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Alicia Faubel, Miss Universe Spain 2022

Alicia Faubel, Miss Universe Spain 2022 — Alicia Faubel, Miss Universe Spain 2022, wore an off-the-shoulder gown that was skin-colored and covered in small crystals. She wore her hair pulled to one side for the evening.

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