26 of the wildest state costumes from the 2021 Miss USA pageant

Anneta Konstantinides,Amanda KrauseNov 30, 2021, 04:06 IST

Briana Siaca of New York.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

The State Costume Show has returned to the Miss USA pageant for the first time since 1993.
The contestants modeled ensembles that celebrated their home states.

Miss Arizona Cassidy Jo Jacks channeled a warrior to represent her home state.

Cassidy Jo Jacks of Arizona.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss California Sabrina Lewis transformed into a poppy flower with a daring green leotard and red accessories.

Sabrina Lewis of California.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Florida Ashley Carino walked the runway with a hand-crafted flamingo atop her head.

Ashley Carino of Florida.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Hawaii Allison Chu dressed as a vibrant coral reef.

Allison Chu of Hawaii.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Idaho Katarina Schweitzer's bold purple ensemble pays homage to "The Gem State."

Katarina Schweitzer of Idaho.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Kansas Gracie Hunt's costume was inspired by her state's motto: "Ad Astra per Aspera," or, "To the stars through difficulties."

Gracie Hunt of Kansas.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Kentucky Elle Smith dressed as a jockey for the pageant stage to honor the Kentucky Derby.

Elle Smith of Kentucky.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Louisiana Tanya Crowe brought Carnival to the pageant stage with her dramatic feathered ensemble.

Tanya Crowe of Louisiana.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Maine Veronica Iris Bates' ethereal costume is designed to look like a sunrise peeking out from a mountain.

Veronica Iris Bates of Maine.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Massachusetts Sarah De Souza paid homage to both Boston and Brazil with her colorful state costume.

Sarah De Souza of Massachusetts.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Missouri Joye Forrest wowed the crowd with a 6-foot replica of the St. Louis Gateway Arch.

Joye Forrest of Missouri.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Montana Jami Forseth wore a gown with feathers and daring cutouts to represent Yellowstone National Park.

Jami Forseth of Montana.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez designed and made her own costume for the competition.

Kataluna Enriquez of Nevada.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss New Hampshire Taylor Fogg combined her love of her home state, hiking, and the outdoors.

Taylor Fogg of New Hampshire.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss New Jersey Celinda Ortega dressed as a blooming flower patch to represent the Garden State.

Celinda Ortega of New Jersey.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss New Mexico Christa Schafer looked out of this world in a green-and-silver alien-inspired outfit complete with a UFO.

Christa Schafer of New Mexico.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss New York Briana Siaca walked the pageant stage as the Statue of Liberty to represent her state.

Briana Siaca of New York.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss North Carolina Madison Bryant looked glamorous in a white gown and floral accessories.

Madison Bryant of North Carolina.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss North Dakota shined across the stage in a golden outfit with a special meaning.

Caitlyn Vogel of North Dakota.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Oregon Allison Cook was inspired by her state seal and Wonder Woman.

Allison Cook of Oregon.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss South Carolina Marley Stokes blossomed in a flowing yellow costume that paid tribute to her state flower.

Caroline Pettey of South Carolina.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss South Dakota Caroline Pettey might bring you back to the Gold Rush, which took place in the 1800s.

Caroline Pettey of South Dakota.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Utah JessiKate Riley sparkled in a daring silver two-piece inspired by her state's snowy weather.

JessiKate Riley of Utah.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Vermont Joanna Nagle wore gold from head to toe in a costume that paid homage to her state's love of hockey.

Joanna Nagle of Vermont.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Virginia Christina Thompson wore red and black to mirror a cardinal, her state's bird.

Christina Thompson of Virginia.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

Miss Washington Christine Brodie dazzled in a bodysuit and cape inspired by the Pacific rhododendron flower.

Christine Brodie of Washington.Felipe Espinal/Miss USA

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