The 17 best looks the Miss USA 2020 contestants wore to compete in the pageant

Celia Fernandez,Amanda KrauseNov 11, 2020, 00:24 IST

The Miss USA 2020 contestants dressed up in stunning evening gowns.Benjamin Askinas/Miss USA

The 2020 Miss USA pageant took place on Monday night at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee.
The contestants walked the stage in gorgeous evening gowns and chic swimwear.
Miss Mississippi Asya Branch was crowned Miss USA 2020 while wearing a stunning black-and-white dress.

Miss USA 2020 took place at Graceland — the former estate of Elvis Presley — in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday night.

Although the contestants looked chic in their SwimOutlet swimsuits, it was the evening-gown portion of the night that allowed the women to really stand out.

From Miss Utah's bold pantsuit to Miss Oklahoma's stunning white gown, here are the best looks from the pageant.

Haley Pontius of Arkansas walked the runway in a vibrant shade of blue.

Miss Arkansas, Haley Pontius, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Jessielyn Palumbo/Miss USA

Cierra Jackson, Miss District of Columbia, looked radiant in a sparkling yellow gown.

Miss District of Columbia, Cierra Jackson, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Jessielyn Palumbo/Miss USA

Sabrina Victor represented Massachusetts in an orange dress with lace details.

Miss Massachusetts, Sabrina Victor, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Jessielyn Palumbo/Miss USA

Victoria Olona, Miss Nevada, resembled a princess in an iridescent ball gown.

Miss Nevada, Victoria Olona, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Jessielyn Palumbo/Miss USA

Rachel Slawson of Utah was the only Miss USA contestant to rock a pantsuit this year.

Miss Utah, Rachel Slawson, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Jessielyn Palumbo/Miss USA

Hayden Brax, Miss Kansas, proved that blue is her color in a sparkling gown and matching earrings.

Miss Kansas, Hayden Brax, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Jessielyn Palumbo/Miss USA

Taylor Fondie of Minnesota wore a unique dress covered in what looked like small mirrors.

Miss Minnesota, Taylor Fondie, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Jessielyn Palumbo/Miss USA

Charlotte Bellotte represented West Virginia in a simple black dress.

Miss West Virginia, Charlotte Bellotte, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Jessielyn Palumbo/Miss USA

Jane Axhoj, Miss North Carolina, also embraced beaded detailing.

Miss North Carolina, Jane Axhoj, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Jessielyn Palumbo/Miss USA

Alexis Lete of Indiana hit the stage in a red dress.

Miss Indiana, Alexis Lete, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Benjamin Askinas/Miss USA

Asya Branch, Miss Mississippi, took home the Miss USA title in a black-and-white look.

Miss Mississippi, Asya Branch, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Benjamin Askinas/Miss USA

Olivia Pura represented Illinois in a light-blue dress with an over-the-top skirt.

Miss Illinois, Olivia Pura, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Benjamin Askinas/Miss USA

Kelly Hutchinson, Miss Alabama, walked across the stage in a dramatic black gown.

Miss Alabama, Kelly Hutchinson, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Benjamin Askinas/Miss USA

Kim Layne represented Idaho in a sleek blue dress.

Miss Idaho, Kim Layne, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Benjamin Askinas/Miss USA

Gina Mellish of New Jersey opted for a sparkly gown.

Miss New Jersey, Gina Mellish, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Benjamin Askinas/Miss USA

Andreia Gibau, Miss New York, turned heads in a red gown.

Miss New York, Andreia Gibau, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Benjamin Askinas/Miss USA

Mariah Jane Davis of Oklahoma had the standout look of the night.

Miss Oklahoma, Mariah Jane Davis, at the 2020 Miss USA pageant. Benjamin Askinas/Miss USA

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