Round up of Miss Universe pre-lims

Here's a look at the beauties as they appear in their national costumes.

Updated on: Sep 13, 2011 4:53 PM IST

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Here's a look at the beauties as they appear in their national costumes.

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Miss France plays it safe with a white cut gown in the preliminary competition of Miss Universe.

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Miss Britain dons a no-nonsense nude gown in the prelims.

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Miss Italy struts in her black flowing gown at the Miss Universe preliminary competition event.

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Miss Japan reminds one of a preening peacock in the turquoise evening gown.

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Miss Kosovo shows off her peach flowing satin gown during the Miss Universe preliminary competition event in Sao Paulo.

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Miss Mexico looks perfect and fairy-like in her pink sheen gown.

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Miss Netherlands mixes tradition with modernity in her white evening gown.

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Miss New Zealand in a red flaring gown at the Miss Universe prelim competition.

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Miss Romania is hard to miss in that bubblegum pink and neon green gown.

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Miss Serbia looks dapper in a dark teal gown that contrasts heavily against her skin.

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Miss Switzerland shimmers in a nude gown at the Miss Universe prelim competition.

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Miss USA fails to impress in a plain-jane royal blue gown.

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Miss Venezuela is definitely a head-turner in that bling gown at the Miss Universe prelim competition.

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As the world waits with bated breath to watch the most popular beauty pageant in the universe, here's a look at the nominees in various rounds. Miss Universe 2011 contest kickstarts in São Paulo, Brazil on September 12 and will be broadcast at 6.30am in India.

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Miss China's fancy oriental get-up.

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Miss Columbia looks sassy in the vibrant costume as she pre-tapes her National Costume onstage at Credicard Hall.

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Elfin is the word to decribe Miss Estonia.

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Miss Finland definitely seems ethereal in that turquoise costume as she pre-tapes her National Costume onstage at Credicard Hall.

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Miss Kazakhstan certainly looks grand and regal.

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Miss France takes you back a few centuries in time.

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Catty Miss Hungary oozes confidence as she pre-tapes her National Costume onstage at Credicard Hall.

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Miss Kosovo in the traditional costume as she pre-tapes her National Costume onstage at Credicard Hall.

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Miss Switzerland looks like the pink fairy as she pre-tapes her National Costume onstage at Credicard Hall.

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Miss Malaysia is fancy and ethnic at the pre-tapes of her National Costume onstage at Credicard Hall.

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Miss Mexico is brightly bizarre with the skulls and feathers as she pre-tapes her National Costume onstage at Credicard Hall.

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Miss Aruba looks 'folksy' in her traditional costume as she pre-tapes her National Costume onstage at Credicard Hall.