Miss USA Winners In Gorgeous Gowns At Miss Universe: Photos Of Olivia Culpo & More

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January 14, 2023 9:00AM EST

Over the years, the winners of Miss USA have represented America beautifully at the Miss Universe pageant. Look back at some of the gorgeous gowns the ladies have worn!

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Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo
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After Miss USA is crowned, the winners go on to compete for Miss Universe. The Miss USA ladies have to bring their A-game once again and they always do. Naturally, the fierce women also stun in gorgeous gowns. Over the years, the Miss USA winners have dazzled at the Miss Universe pageants in a number of striking dresses. Every year, these women bring something new and fresh to the stage when it comes to fashion and they always slay.

Olivia Culpo, who competed and won Miss Universe in 2012, wowed in a regal red dress when she was crowned. The dressed featured a plunging neckline and long velvet sleeves. She wore her hair in a pretty bun on top of her head. Her whole look from head-to-toe was absolutely perfect.

See more photos of the gorgeous gown worn by Miss USA winners at the Miss Universe pageant in our gallery now.

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Elle Smith

Elle Smith
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Elle Smith attends the Miss Universe competition in Dec. 2021 after being named Miss America. She stunned in a sparkling blue dress with strapless neckline and sheer detailing.

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Cheslie Kryst

Cheslie Kryst
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Cheslie Kryst put a new spin on the evening gown competition when she competed in Miss Universe 2019. She wore a sparkly jumpsuit instead of a dress and absolutely owned the stage.

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Olivia Jordan

Olivia Jordan
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Olivia Jordan strikes a pose while competing in the evening gown competition at Miss Universe 2015. She wore a stunning, skintight red dress, which featured a caped skirt at her back.

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Sarah Rose Summers

Sarah Rose Summers
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Miss USA Sarah Rose Summers slayed at Miss Universe 2018 in a stunning silver gown. The dress featured a thigh-high slit and a long train.

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Kara McCullough

Kara McCullough
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Kara McCullough strutted her stuff when she competed in the 2017 Miss Universe competition. She wowed in this white and gold gown with a sexy cutout.

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Deshauna Barber

Deshauna Barber
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Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber dazzled at the Miss Universe pageant in a sparkling red gown. She paired her gorgeous dress with a pair of red earrings.

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Erin Brady

Erin Brady
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Miss USA 2013 Erin Brady stunned during the evening gown portion of the Miss Universe competition in a strapless red gown. She placed in the top 10.

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Nia Sanchez

Nia Sanchez
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Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez shined on stage at Miss Universe in a sequined red dress. She was the first runner-up!

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Crystle Stewart

Crystle Stewart
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Miss USA 2008 Crystle Stewart at the Miss Universe pageant. She wowed in a strapless blue gown.

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Tara Conner

Tara Conner
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Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner with other Miss Universe contestants during the pageant. Tara looked beautiful in a purple gown with an embellished headline.

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Susie Castillo

Susie Castillo
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Miss USA Susie Castillo walks the catwalk of Panama Canal Village’s stage in 2003 for the Miss Universe pageant. This silver, pink, and blue gown sparkled on the runway.

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Shandi Finnessey

Shandi Finnessey
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Miss USA Shandi Finnessey competes in an evening gown of her choice during 2004 Miss Universe pageant. This nude and blue sheer gown simply stunned on stage.

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Chelsea Cooley

Chelsea Cooley
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Miss USA 2005 Chelsea Cooley hit the catwalk of the Miss Universe pageant in this printed gown. She definitely took a risk with this unique gown adn it paid off!

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