From Elvis to Lady Liberty, A Look at Miss USA’s Whimsical and Campy National Costumes for Miss Universe Pageants Through the Years

The costume competition is one of the biggest highlights of the Miss Universe pageant, and Miss USA has historically not disappointed.

Historically, Miss USA has not disappointed viewers when it came to over-the-top costumes for the event.In 2002, several months after the tragic events of 9/11, Miss USA Shauntay Hinton competed in the national costume contest dressed as a New York firefighter holding the American flag in honor of the first responders to 9/11.

Miss USA Shandi Finnessey walks during the national costume presentation in Quito, Ecuador, May 25, 2004.The next year, Miss USA Chelsea Cooley wore a prairie girl costume for the National Costume contest. Cooley’s outfit was complete with a straw bonnet hat.AFP via Getty ImagesIt wouldn’t be the last time Miss USA made a historic reference for the national costume contest. In 2007, Miss USA Rachel Smith looked to a historical figure to reference her costume, dressing like Elvis Presley.

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