Carol Morris, who was Miss Iowa at one time, was crowned Miss USA 1956. She wore a William Cahill coronation ball gown during the competition.
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The ball gown ended up being one of her prizes.
Terry Lynn Huntingdon was the first Miss California. She then became the eighth Miss USA, in 1959. She was also crowned in a leotard, just like the first pageant winner.
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She showed off her a few of her prizes — a cape, trophy, and scepter — while wearing a pink leotard.
Macel Wilson, a contestant hailing from Hawaii, was named Miss USA 1962 in an elegant, embellished top.
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For the event, she wore a white gown with a beaded bodice and slim skirt. Wilson accessorized with white gloves and long sleeves.
In 1971, Michele McDonald represented Pennsylvania at the pageant. Following her crowning, she wore a distinctive gown with ruffled detailing that was very popular.
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A white strapless gown with sheer overlay was one of her standout looks at the pageant.
Shawnae Jebbia, Miss Massachusetts 1998, competed in the pageant wearing a strapless gown with a dramatic train.
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The winner was wearing a beige sleeveless, halter-length gown and an eye-catching necklace.
Kimberly Ann Pressler, New York, won the 1999 crown. During the pageant she wore a white, elegant dress with a sparkly blouse.
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She wore a simple white gown with a sheer illusion neckline.
While she might not have won the pageant in 2005, Melissa Witek from Florida was seen wearing a stunning gown.
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For her final look, she wore a coral evening dress.
Mariela Pepin, Miss Maryland 2019, stole the show wearing a daring yellow gown.
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The long-sleeved dress featured a plunging neckline and straight skirt. She also had sheer panels running from her waist down to the floor.