Never mind the haters (or that painfully awkward crowning fiasco). Pia Wurtzbach owned the stage and every second of television exposure during the Miss Universe pageant this morning (Sunday evening abroad), giving Filipinos around the world something to celebrate as she brought home the third crown for the Philippines–our first in 42 years (the last one was in 1973).
Just as important as the contestant is what brought her to her stunning win, specifically the evening gown competition. So, as we bask in the glory of this pageant victory, let’s take a look at the 8 long gowns that bombed our chances of winning the crown in the past.
8. Charlene Gonzales (1994)
7. Germelina Padilla (1990)
6. Abbygale Arenas (1997)
5. Ariella Arida (2013)
4. Nina Ricci Alagao (2000)
3. Pamela Bianca Manalo (2009)
2. Anna Theresa Licaros (2007)
1. Gionna Cabrera (2005)
The light orange gown with ruffles and high slit was just bad. It was like the designer drew inspiration from badly made curtains in the most horrible of colors for her. It was the wrong shade of orange and an even worse cut. Those ruffles still give us nightmares.
What were your worst picks from this year’s Miss Universe pageant? Sound off in the comments below!
