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
California native Samantha Ramos wore a turquoise strapless minidress and paired it with nude platform peep-toe heels.
Miss Colorado
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
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
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 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
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, 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 from Kentucky wore a purple minidress with corset details, which she accessorized with statement silver earrings and clear platform shoes.
Miss Massachusetts
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 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
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
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 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
Texas native Aarieanna Ware opted for a red halter bikini and sheer blue cape, completing her look with open-toe stilettos.
Miss Virginia
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.
Miss USA 2024 Swimsuit Pageant Photos: All the Looks
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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.
Launch Gallery: Miss USA 2024 Swimsuit Pageant Photos: All the Looks
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