The national costume competition is one of the most culturally rich parts of the Miss Universe pageant. During the show, each candidate and country have a few seconds to showcase the beauty of their land, what makes them unique and what they are most proud of.
Ahead of the final coronation night on Saturday, January 14, in New Orleans, some contestants wowed us with their extravagant, intricate, creative, and genius ensembles.
Here at HOLA! USA, we have our top picks. Scroll down to enjoy our gallery, including what we think are the most impressive national costumes presented at the 2023 Miss Universe.
© GettyImagesMiss Trinidad and Tobago
Miss Trinidad and Tobago, Tya Jane Ramey walks onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
© GettyImagesMiss Paraguay
Miss Paraguay, Lia Aymara Duarte Ashmore walks onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
© GettyImagesMiss Panama
Miss Panama, Solaris Barba walks onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
© GettyImagesMiss Nigeria
Miss Nigeria, Hannah Iribhogbe walks onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
© GettyImagesMiss Guatemala
Miss Guatemala, Ivana Batchelor walks onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
© GettyImagesMiss Ghana
Miss Ghana, Engracia Mofuman walks onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
© GettyImagesMiss El Salvador
Miss El Salvador, Alexjandra Guajardo Sada walks onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
© GettyImagesMiss Greece
Miss Greece, Korina Emmanouilidou walks onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
© GettyImagesMiss Laos
Miss Laos, Payengxa Lor walks onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
© GettyImagesMiss Nicaragua
Miss Nicaragua, Norma Huembes walks onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
