Photos show how the winning gowns from the Miss USA pageant have changed through the years

Miss USA 1959 Terry Lynn Huntingdon, Miss USA 2003 Susie Castillo, and Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst.Miss USA

• The Miss USA pageant will air live on Monday night at 8 p.m. ET, and the current titleholder Cheslie Kryst will hand off the crown.
• When the Miss USA pageant began in 1952, winners were often crowned in embellished swimsuits.
• Later in the decade and into the '60s, many Miss USA winners wore fur shawls and long gloves to accept their crowns.
• Contestants now have their winning moments in evening gowns, oftentimes in vibrant hues and embellished with crystals, floral details, or fringe.

When the Miss USA pageant started in 1952, winners were crowned wearing embellished swimsuits.

That changed in the '60s, when winners posed for their crowning moments in long dresses with gloves and fur shawls draped over their shoulders.

Miss USA winners have continued to take the stage in eye-catching evening gowns — but the styles have changed over the years, with some pageant queens wearing dresses encrusted with crystals, and others opting for fringe or unique silhouettes.

Cheslie Kryst, who was crowned Miss USA 2019, accepted her title wearing a white gown with a thigh-high slit and gold chain detailing along her shoulder. On Monday, viewers will get to see her hand off the Miss USA title to the next winner.

Here's a look back at the outfits Miss USA winners have worn.