Miss World Download!!

One of my favorite rituals is watching all beauty pageants. This annual affair involves continues scrutiny of what each of the contestants are wearing? How are they walking? Is their hair alright? Etc. etc. The most awaited section is always the final round. Its too obvious why I love it! The contestants get an opportunity to display the most talked about thing from the entire event (ok, maybe most talked about after “who won”, but this is a very close second)!

Oh those stunning, ethereal, magnificent gowns are such a delight! They ensure that I do not even blink my eye, lest I miss the one itsy-bitsy detail that sets it apart from all the grandiose that you witness.

What I’ve done for you, is handpicked some of them that stood out.

Not when judging the extravagance of a gown, am very clear on certain parameters. First and foremost is, what I just mentioned, the extravagance! Seriously, don’t we just fall in love with opulent, lavish, jaw-dropping craftsmanship! And no, just adding bird feathers doesn’t help anyone get there. What I am talking about is the magic and elegance of the gown. It needs to transport you to the inspiration behind the splendor.  

Second is the cut. Looking at women walking like they’re ducks coz the gown is far too narrow from the foot is excruciating.

And last, but not the least is how it has been accessorized. Are the hair open, or a bun? Is it pearl drop earings, or huge solitaires? Does the neck look empty or a chunky one sits there?

So, based on all of these, here’s my compilation of the top few:

Top left is what Miss Ghana. Love the choice of color. In a pageant where reds and whites dominated, this breezy hue was just what the doctor ordered! Heavy on lace and net from the top, it did remind me a bit of a Dolce and Gabbana i recently saw online.

Now, moving to our friends from Down Under. Miss Australia carried a gorgeous purple one. The frills look absolutely marvelous, giving the perfect princess feel.

Coming up next is Miss France(picture above). Like I mentioned, white gowns were the order of the day, but this one caught my attention. How can anyone ignore the tapering at the thighs, and then the frilly net peeping out! And more specifically, the back! Its absolutely divine!

Last, but certainly not the least, how can the winner be left behind? Most of you must be aware that Miss Philippines won the crown.

What looked absolutely stunning was the color! Oh so feminine, and fairy tale like. Also, the choice of frills at the bottom ensured that she does not walk like a duck!

The peachish, combined with glittery diamond dangling earings, and a neat bun surely meant that her attire will stand out.


So here's my list!
As always, would love to know what you feel about each of these gowns.

Remember to always put your fashionable foot forward!

Note: The pictures have been sourced from Google search for images of Miss World 2013