Most Gorgeous Miss America Dresses Of All-Time — PICS

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September 7, 2018 10:36AM EDT

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Miss America Evening Gowns

Miss America Evening Gowns — Over the years, we’ve seen so many beauty queens rock absolutely gorgeous gowns at the Miss America competition. Even after the evening gown portion of the Miss America pageant was eliminated at event’s 2019 competition, the contestants still start out the pageant by walking the stage in stunning dresses, so there’s never a shortage of glamorous formal wear. The contestants know how to find dresses that are the perfect miss of classy, elegant and even a little bit sexy, so they always look their best onstage. While some ladies like to keep it simple in solid-colored dresses, others sometimes mix it up with embellishments and cutouts. The gowns are a great way for the women to show off their sense of style, while still dressing up more often than probably would on a daily basis. Click through the gallery to check out some of our favorite Miss America dresses of all time over the years!

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Miss USA 2020 Telecast – Winner and Crowning Moment

Miss USA 2020 Telecast – Winner and Crowning Moment — Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019 on stage at the Miss USA 2020 Competition, on November 7, 2020 at Graceland in Memphis Tennessee.

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Miss USA 2020 Telecast – Winner and Crowning Moment

Miss USA 2020 Telecast – Winner and Crowning Moment — Asya Branch, Miss USA 2020 winner, wearing the “Power of Positivity” Crown, presented by Mouawad, the official crown sponsor of the 2020 Miss USA competition at the Miss USA Competition, on November 7, 2020 at Graceland in Memphis Tennessee.

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Nia Franklin

Nia Franklin — Nia Franklin looks beyond beautiful in her white dress while being crowned Miss America 2019. The ensemble was one-shouldered, and featured a ruffled sleeve.

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Mallory Hagan

Mallory Hagan — Mallory Hagan can’t hide her excitement after she’s crowned Miss America 2013. Mallory wore a one-shouldered, figure-hugging white gown at the competition.

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Cara Mund

Cara Mund — Cara Mund looked absolutely stunning in this velvet black dress at Miss America in 2017. The gown featured a center cutout, and Cara completed her look with her hair styled in loose waves and parted to the side.

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Savvy Shields

Savvy Shields — Savvy Shields proved she deserved the crown in this elegant black ensemble. The strapless dress featured a tight midsection, and then opened up at the bottom.

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Betty Cantrell

Betty Cantrell — Betty Cantrell put a different spin on her evening gown during the year she was crowned Miss America. She actually wore a two-piece outfit, and uncharacteristically for a contestant in the pageant, showed off her abs!

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Caressa Cameron

Caressa Cameron — In 2010, Caressa Cameron stunned in bright yellow at Miss America. The gown featured embellishments on the top portion, which went perfect with her Miss America crown.

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Deidre Downs

Deidre Downs — Deidre Downs was gorgeous in white at the 2005 Miss America pageant. She wore a halter-style dress, which featured beading across the top and midsection.

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Hannah Brewer

Hannah Brewer — Hannah Brewer was a vision in red when she wore this stunning gown. The ensemble wrapped around her neck and featured a cutout in the chest area.

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Katie Stam

Katie Stam — Katie Stam went bridal chic with her white Miss America evening gown. The lacy look featured a thigh-high leg slit, and she looked stunning.

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Kira Kazantsev

Kira Kazantsev — Kira Kazantsev looked like perfection when she won Miss America in this form-fitting white gown. The long-sleeved look covered up her entire body, bu that didn’t stop her fabulous figure from being on full display.

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Kirsten Haglund

Kirsten Haglund — Kirsten Haglund upped her sexy factor in this nude Miss America gown. The beaded number featured a slit and off-the-shoulder neckline.

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Nina Davuluri

Nina Davuluri — Nina Davuluri looked incredible in pale yellow as she was crowned Miss America. Her dress hugged her in all the right places and definitely helped her stand out.

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April Nelson

April Nelson — April Nelson rocked her red dress with a leg slit to perfection. The ensemble featured a plunging neckline, and April wore matching red earrings to go with it.

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Kaitlyn Schoeffel

Kaitlyn Schoeffel — Kaitlyn Schoeffel put a lot of skin on display in her glistening evening gown. The ensemble also dipped low in the back to show off her glowing tan.

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Alyssa Beasley

Alyssa Beasley — Alyssa Beasley looked tan and glowing in her white evening gown. Her plunging, high-slit number also featured a train, which she held to the side as she walked.

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Katie Schreckengast

Katie Schreckengast — Katie Schreckengast stood out in her wild red gown at Miss America. She was all smiles as she swooshed the long train on the runway.

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Taylor Wiebers

Taylor Wiebers — Taylor Wiebers put her amazing figure on display when she wore this blue evening gown to Miss America. The mermaid-style look was perfect for her!

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