Miss USA 2024 Top 20 Contestants Shine in Patriotic Swimsuits and Metallic Sherri Hill Cocktail Dresses: See the Looks

By | August 5, 2024

Contestants wore metallic Sherri Hill minidresses in vibrant shades of turquoise, violet and gold at Miss USA 2024. The eveningwear brand is a sponsor of the annual pageant, with “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Garcelle Beauvais and E! correspondent Keltie Knight hosting the event Sunday in Los Angeles.

The contestants’ swimsuit looks, which included designs by Ema Savahl and Heat Swim, put a patriotic spin on bikinis, showcasing star-spangled swimsuits and swimsuits in shades of red, white and blue.

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Miss California

Samantha Ramos wears Miss California USA, Sherri Hill, metallic mini dress at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Samantha Ramos wears Miss California USA, Sherri Hill, metallic mini dress at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4
Samantha Ramos was crowned Miss California USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

California native Samantha Ramos wore a turquoise strapless minidress and paired it with nude platform peep-toe heels.

Miss Colorado

Jessi Kalambayi wears a metallic mini dress, wearing Miss Colorado USA, Sherri Hill, at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Jessi Kalambayi wears a metallic mini dress, wearing Miss Colorado USA, Sherri Hill, at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

Jessi Kalambayi represents Miss Colorado USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Jessi Kalambayi of Colorado wore a strapless fuchsia minidress that featured a corseted bodice and a pleated skirt. The pageant queen also added matching dangle earrings and black open-toe heels.

Miss District of Columbia

Kleo Torres, Miss District of Columbia USA, wears a metallic mini dress with Sherri Hill at the 73rd annual Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Kleo Torres, Miss District of Columbia USA, wears a metallic mini dress with Sherri Hill at the 73rd annual Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

Kleo Torres is the Miss District of Columbia winner at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Miss DC USA Kleo Torres chose a gold strapless corset mini dress with a sweetheart neckline. She accessorized with hoop earrings and nude platform heels with buckled ankle straps.

Miss Hawaii

Breea Yamat wears Miss Hawaii USA, Sherri Hill, metallic mini dress at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Breea Yamat wears Miss Hawaii USA, Sherri Hill, metallic mini dress at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

Breea Yamat was crowned Miss Hawaii USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Hawaii native Breea Yamat modeled an emerald green strapless dress with a keyhole neckline. The healthcare worker accessorized with hoop earrings and nude strappy platform shoes.

Miss Illinois

Grace Rodi wears a metallic mini dress with Miss Illinois USA, Sherri Hill, at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Grace Rodi wears a metallic mini dress with Miss Illinois USA, Sherri Hill, at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

Grace Rodi is Miss Illinois USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Grace Rodi of Illinois chose a green corset minidress with a ruffled skirt. She completed her outfit with a pair of platform shoes with sheer straps and small hoop earrings.

Miss Iowa

Sherri Hill in a metallic mini dress at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Sherri Hill in a metallic mini dress at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

McKenzie Ariana Kerry is Miss Iowa USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Iowa native McKenzie Ariana Kerry wore a strapless turquoise mini dress with a keyhole and rosette appliqué at the chest. She also added nude crossover platform heels.

Miss Kansas

Bella Whitlock, Miss Kansas USA, at the 73rd annual Miss USA Beauty Pageant on August 4 in Los Angeles, wearing Sherri Hill, a metallic mini dressBella Whitlock, Miss Kansas USA, at the 73rd annual Miss USA Beauty Pageant on August 4 in Los Angeles, wearing Sherri Hill, a metallic mini dress

Bella Whitlock was crowned Miss Kansas USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Bella Whitlock, representing Kansas, wore a purple strapless ruffled minidress with a matching rosette choker. Nude open-toe platform heels completed the look.

Miss Kentucky

Connor Perry, Miss Kentucky USA, at the 73rd annual Miss USA Beauty Pageant on August 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic mini dressConnor Perry, Miss Kentucky USA, at the 73rd annual Miss USA Beauty Pageant on August 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic mini dress

Connor Perry is Miss Kentucky USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Connor Perry from Kentucky wore a purple minidress with corset details, which she accessorized with statement silver earrings and clear platform shoes.

Miss Massachusetts

Melissa Sapini wears Miss Massachusetts USA, Sherri Hill, in a metallic mini dress at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Melissa Sapini wears Miss Massachusetts USA, Sherri Hill, in a metallic mini dress at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

Melissa Sapini was crowned Miss Massachusetts USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Melissa Sapini of Massachusetts wore a deep blue minidress and nude platform heels with sheer straps. She completed the look with a pair of jeweled hoop earrings.

Miss Michigan

Alma Cooper won Miss Michigan USA at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant on August 4 in Los Angeles, swimsuit, American flag bikiniAlma Cooper won Miss Michigan USA at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant on August 4 in Los Angeles, swimsuit, American flag bikini

Alma Cooper was crowned Miss Michigan USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Alma Cooper of Michigan, who won Miss USA 2024, wore an embellished American flag bikini with a tie-front design. She accessorized with small gold hoop earrings and strappy platform shoes.

Miss Ohio

Macy Hudson wears a white one-piece swimsuit as Miss Ohio USA at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4 Macy Hudson wears a white one-piece swimsuit as Miss Ohio USA at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

Macy Hudson was crowned Miss Ohio USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Ohio native Macy Hudson paired a plunging white one-piece swimsuit with a sheer blue cape and accessorized with nude crossover platforms and gold hoops.

Miss Oklahoma

Danika Christopherson wears Miss Oklahoma USA swimsuit, American flag bikini at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Danika Christopherson wears Miss Oklahoma USA swimsuit, American flag bikini at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

Danika Christopherson was crowned Miss Oklahoma at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Oklahoma native Danika Christopherson’s bikini was printed with the stars and stripes of the American flag. She also added a gold cuff and hoop earrings and finished the look with nude platform heels.

Miss South Carolina

Gracen Grainger, Miss South Carolina USA, swimsuit, red bikini, at the 73rd annual Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Gracen Grainger, Miss South Carolina USA, swimsuit, red bikini, at the 73rd annual Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

Gracen Grainger is Miss South Carolina USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Gracen Grainger from South Carolina opted for a red bikini, which she wore under a sheer white cape. The pageant queen also added nude open-toe platform heels and sparkly chandelier earrings.

Miss Texas

Aarieanna Ware, Miss Texas USA, red bikini, swimsuit at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Aarieanna Ware, Miss Texas USA, red bikini, swimsuit at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

Aarieanna Ware was crowned Miss Texas USA at the 73rd Miss USA Pageant held on August 4 in Los Angeles.

Texas native Aarieanna Ware opted for a red halter bikini and sheer blue cape, completing her look with open-toe stilettos.

Miss Virginia

Himanvi Panidepu wears Miss Virginia USA swimsuit, American flag bikini at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4Himanvi Panidepu wears Miss Virginia USA swimsuit, American flag bikini at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4

Himanvi Panidepu won Miss Virginia USA at the 73rd Miss USA Beauty Pageant held in Los Angeles on August 4.

Miss Virginia Himanvi Panidepu teamed her American flag bikini with jeweled hoop earrings and a cocktail ring, as well as patent leather open-toe heels.

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The 73rd Miss USA pageant featured representatives from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The event was sponsored by swimwear brand Ema Savahl, fashion designer Sherri Hill, Heat Swim swimwear, Ricardo Patraca Crowns and Crown Couture Collection. Miss USA 2023 Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Alma Cooper of Michigan as her successor to represent the United States at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico in November.

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