Evening Gown Face-Off: Miss Philippines vs. Miss Colombia – Which Beauty Queen Wore It Best?

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More than a month after that fateful Miss Universe coronation night that went down in history as the most unforgettable beauty pageant coronation ever (thanks to Steve Harvey), we still have some hangover about the catastrophic affair.

The two beauties, Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach and Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, are both well-deserving ladies who handled a bad situation pretty well.

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach in a dress by Albert Andrada at the 2015 Miss Universe PageantPia Alonzo Wurtzbach in a dress by Albert Andrada at the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant held at The Axis inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas on December 20, 2015 (Credit: WENN / DJDM / Judy Eddy)

Steve Harvey, the host of the Miss Universe pageant in 2015, infamously announced the wrong winner. He initially announced Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez, as the winner, but moments later corrected himself and announced that the winner was Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.

One of our favorite parts of the pageant is the evening gown competition, where these gorgeous beauties parade on the catwalk in their stunning evening looks. Who do you think looked better in her evening gown?

Pia’s gown was made by Filipino designer Albert Andrada, who chose a royal blue color to represent the Philippine seas.

It took Pia Wurtzbach three attempts to win the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, which eventually led her to compete in the Miss Universe competitionIt took Pia Wurtzbach three attempts to win the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, which eventually led her to compete in the Miss Universe competition (Credit: WENN / DJDM / Judy Eddy)

We love the very flattering mermaid silhouette and the lovely details on the back.

Albert Andrada, the creator of Pia Wurtzbach's gown for the Miss Universe competition, opted for a royal blue shade to symbolize the Philippine seas, and the gown's mermaid silhouette and intricate back details received praiseAlbert Andrada, the creator of Pia Wurtzbach’s gown for the Miss Universe competition, opted for a royal blue shade to symbolize the Philippine seas, and the gown’s mermaid silhouette and intricate back details received praise (Credit: WENN / DJDM / Judy Eddy)

The regal blue hue also perfectly matched the iconic Miss Universe crown, which features five gorgeous blue sapphire stones.

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, previously known as Pia Romero, is a Filipina model, actress, and beauty queen who gained worldwide recognition for winning the title of Miss Universe 2015Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, previously known as Pia Romero, is a Filipina model, actress, and beauty queen who gained worldwide recognition for winning the title of Miss Universe 2015 (Credit: WENN / DJDM / Judy Eddy)

Miss Colombia’s gown was equally stunning, embellished with sequins all over and styled with sexy sheer cutout details.

Ariadna Gutierrez at the Miss Universe 2015 Preliminary CompetitionAriadna Gutierrez at the Miss Universe 2015 Preliminary Competition at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas on December 16, 2015 (Credit: WENN / DJDM / Judy Eddy)

The strapless number hugged her enviable figure perfectly, and she sashayed on the runway flawlessly.

Ariadna María Gutiérrez Arévalo was crowned Miss Colombia in 2014 and went on to represent her country in the Miss Universe 2015 competition held on December 20 of that yearAriadna María Gutiérrez Arévalo was crowned Miss Colombia in 2014 and went on to represent her country in the Miss Universe 2015 competition held on December 20 of that year (Credit: WENN / DJDM / Judy Eddy)

Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Ariadna María Gutiérrez Arévalo as the winner, and she ended up being awarded first runner-up insteadSteve Harvey mistakenly announced Ariadna María Gutiérrez Arévalo as the winner, and she ended up being awarded first runner-up instead (Credit: WENN / DJDM / Judy Eddy)