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

Hannah Malach
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At the Miss USA 2024, contestants modeled metallic Sherri Hill minidresses in vibrant hues of teal, violet and gold. The eveningwear label is one of the annual pageant’s sponsors, with “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Garcelle Beauvais and E! correspondent Keltie Knight serving as the event’s hosts on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Contestants’ swimwear looks, which included styles by Ema Savahl and Heat Swim, put a patriotic spin on bikinis, sending out star-spangled suits and those in shades of red, white and blue.

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Miss California

Samantha Ramos, Miss California USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic minidress
Samantha Ramos, Miss California USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

California’s Samantha Ramos donned a teal strapless minidress, adding on nude platform peep-toe heels.

Miss Colorado

Jessi Kalambayi, Miss Colorado USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic minidress
Jessi Kalambayi, Miss Colorado USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Jessi Kalambayi of Colorado wore a strapless fuchsia minidress featuring a corseted bodice and a pleated skirt. The pageant queen also added matching drop earrings and black peep-toe heels.

Miss District of Columbia

Kleo Torres, Miss District of Columbia USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic minidress
Kleo Torres, Miss District of Columbia USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Miss D.C. USA Kleo Torres selected a gold strapless corseted minidress featuring a sweetheart neckline. Her accessories included hoop earrings and nude platform heels with buckled ankle straps.

Miss Hawaii

Breea Yamat, Miss Hawaii USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic minidress
Breea Yamat, Miss Hawaii USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Hawaiian native Breea Yamat modeled an emerald strapless dress with a keyhole bodice cutout. The healthcare professional accessorized with hoop earrings and nude strappy platform pumps.

Miss Illinois

Grace Rodi, Miss Illinois USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic minidress
Grace Rodi, Miss Illinois USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Illinois’ Grace Rodi selected a green corseted minidress with a ruched skirt. A pair of platform pumps with clear straps and small hoop earrings completed her ensemble.

Miss Iowa

at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic minidress
McKenzie Ariana Kerry, Miss Iowa USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Iowan McKenzie Ariana Kerry donned a strapless teal minidress featuring a keyhole cutout and a rosette applique on the bodice. She also added on nude criss-cross platform heels.

Miss Kansas

Bella Whitlock, Miss Kansas USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic minidress
Bella Whitlock, Miss Kansas USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Bella Whitlock, representing Kansas, wore a purple strapless ruched minidress with a matching rosette choker. A pair of nude peep-toe platform heels completed her look.

Miss Kentucky

Connor Perry, Miss Kentucky USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic minidress
Connor Perry, Miss Kentucky USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Kentucky’s Connor Perry sported a purple minidress with corsetry, which she accessorized with silver statement earrings and clear platform pumps.

Miss Massachusetts

Melissa Sapini, Miss Massachusetts USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, Sherri Hill, metallic minidress
Melissa Sapini, Miss Massachusetts USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Melissa Sapini of Massachusetts wore a plunging blue minidress and nude platform heels with clear straps. A pair of jeweled hoop earrings topped off her look.

Miss Michigan

Alma Cooper, Miss Michigan USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, swimwear, American flag bikini
Alma Cooper, Miss Michigan USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Michigan’s Alma Cooper, who won the title of Miss USA 2024, wore an American flag bikini featuring a tie-front embellishment. She accessorized with small gold hoops and strappy platform pumps.

Miss Ohio

Macy Hudson, Miss Ohio USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, white one-piece, swimwear
Macy Hudson, Miss Ohio USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Ohio’s Macy Hudson paired a plunging white one-piece swimsuit with a sheer blue cape. She accessorized with nude crisscross platforms and gold hoops.

Miss Oklahoma

Danika Christopherson, Miss Oklahoma USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, swimwear, American flag bikini
Danika Christopherson, Miss Oklahoma USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Oklahoman Danika Christopherson’s bikini was printed with the American flag’s stars and stripes. She also added on a gold arm cuff and hoop earrings, completing her look with nude platform heels.

Miss South Carolina

Gracen Grainger, Miss South Carolina USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, swimwear, red bikini
Gracen Grainger, Miss South Carolina USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Gracen Grainger of South Carolina selected a red bikini, which she wore underneath a sheer white cape. The pageant queen also added on nude peep-toe platform heels and glittering chandelier earrings.

Miss Texas

Aarieanna Ware, Miss Texas USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, red bikini, swimwear
Aarieanna Ware, Miss Texas USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Texas’ Aarieanna Ware selected a red halter-neck bikini and a sheer blue cape, completing her look with open-toe stilettos.

Miss Virginia

Himanvi Panidepu, Miss Virginia USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, swimwear, American flag bikini
Himanvi Panidepu, Miss Virginia USA at the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

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

Miss USA 2024 Swimwear Competition 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. Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii, Miss USA 2023, crowned Alma Cooper of Michigan as her successor who will go on to represent the United States at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico in November.

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