MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee continued her hot streak from the preliminary round into the national costume show of the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in El Salvador.
Michelle entered the preliminaries as one of the favorities, which she further cemented with an exemplary introduction, a jaw-dropping swimsuit walk, and an elegant evening gown.
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The Filipino beauty queen resumed a favorable spell at the pageant's national costume portion with a plane-like outfit that promoted local tourism, designed by Michael Barassi.
The outfit bore a "solihiya" pattern while her wings bore the colors of the Philippine flag, a mural of tourist destinations, and the current tourism slogan, "Love The Philippines."
Michelle also wore a captain's cap with the "solihiya" pattern, referencing the beauty queen's role as an Air Force reservist.