IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2021 contestants in bikinis

MANILA, Philippines – The top 16 candidates of Miss Universe 2021 sashayed across the stage at the Miss Universe 2021 swimsuit competition during the pageant’s finals in Eilat, Israel on Monday, December 13.The Miss Universe participants walked the ramp with grace and style in the competition’s swimsuit round. This round is one of the most debated and crucial parts of the pageant where participants’ confidence and elegance are judged.

The candidates wore suits in black, white, and wine red by Gottex Swim.

See the girls here showing off their perfect bodies in bikinis –

Miss Universe 2021: Swimsuit competition pictures Credit: AFP Photo

Miss India, Harnaaz Sandhu slays the ramp during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss India, Harnaaz Sandhu slays the ramp during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Panama, Brenda Smith, presents herself on stage during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Panama, Brenda Smith, presents herself on stage during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Norway, Nora Nakken, poses in a white swimsuit. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Norway, Nora Nakken, poses in a white swimsuit. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Slovakia, Veronika Scepankova, walks the ramp in a black swimsuit. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Slovakia, Veronika Scepankova, walks the ramp in a black swimsuit. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss USA, Elle Smith, sizzles in a black two piece. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss USA, Elle Smith, sizzles in a black two piece. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Vietnam, Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen, is all smiles as she walks the ramp during the swimsuit competition round. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Vietnam, Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen, is all smiles as she walks the ramp during the swimsuit competition round. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Germany, Hannah Seifer, strikes a confident pose during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Germany, Hannah Seifer, strikes a confident pose during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Australia, Daria Varlamova, presents herself on stage during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Australia, Daria Varlamova, presents herself on stage during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Great Britain, Emma Collingridge, poses for the cameras during the swimsuit competition round during the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Great Britain, Emma Collingridge, poses for the cameras during the swimsuit competition round during the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Israel, Noa Cochva, strikes a pose in black bikini during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Israel, Noa Cochva, strikes a pose in black bikini during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Italy, Caterina Di Fuccia, sizzles in a white swimsuit during the swimsuit competition. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Italy, Caterina Di Fuccia, sizzles in a white swimsuit during the swimsuit competition. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Czech Republic, Karolina Kokesova, walks the ramp during the swimsuit competition round. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Czech Republic, Karolina Kokesova, walks the ramp during the swimsuit competition round. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Finland, Essi Unkuri, gets clicked while walking down the ramp. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Finland, Essi Unkuri, gets clicked while walking down the ramp. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss China, Shi Yin Yang, presents herself on stage during the swimsuit competition. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss China, Shi Yin Yang, presents herself on stage during the swimsuit competition. Credit: AFP Photo

Svelte beauty Thessaly Zimmerman from Aruba, walks the ramp during the swimsuit competition. Credit: AFP Photo

Svelte beauty Thessaly Zimmerman from Aruba, walks the ramp during the swimsuit competition. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Armenia, Nane Avetisyan, presents herself on stage during the swimsuit competition round. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Armenia, Nane Avetisyan, presents herself on stage during the swimsuit competition round. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Argentina, Julieta Garcia, sizzles in a black swimsuit during the swimsuit competition round in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Argentina, Julieta Garcia, sizzles in a black swimsuit during the swimsuit competition round in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Elena Danova from Miss Bulgaria showcases herself on stage during the swimsuit competition Credit: AFP Photo

Elena Danova from Miss Bulgaria showcases herself on stage during the swimsuit competition Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Bolivia, Nahemi Uequin, presents herself in an all-white bikini. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Bolivia, Nahemi Uequin, presents herself in an all-white bikini. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Greece, Sofia Arapogianni, during the swimsuit competition round. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Greece, Sofia Arapogianni, during the swimsuit competition round. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Singapore, Nandita Banna, presents herself during the swimsuit competition. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Singapore, Nandita Banna, presents herself during the swimsuit competition. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Bahamas, Chantel O\'Brian, looks gorgeous in a white bikini. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Bahamas, Chantel O’Brian, looks gorgeous in a white bikini. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Philippines, Beatrice Gomez, sizzles as she shows off her bikini body during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Philippines, Beatrice Gomez, sizzles as she shows off her bikini body during the swimsuit competition of the preliminary stage of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Poland, Agata Wdowiak, presents herself on stage during the swimsuit competition. Credit: AFP Photo

Miss Poland, Agata Wdowiak, presents herself on stage during the swimsuit competition. Credit: AFP Photo