The most daring looks Miss Universe contestants have worn to compete in the pageant over the years

Torres wore the trend years before it became popular. The thigh-high slit also added a sexy element to the otherwise simple design. 

Lee's halter dress also had a thigh-high slit and a plunging neckline. 

Hawkins' daring dress was made of sheer fabric. She paired the textured dress with a statement bracelet and earrings. 

Miyamoto's black-and-gold dress featured a zippered neckline that extended down to her navel. 

Rivera was crowned Miss Universe 2006 in a silver beaded dress with a high slit in the front and a low-cut top. 

Mittenaere's gold dress was designed with geometric beading, as well as a sheer skirt and sleeves. 

McCullough's daring dress featured a thigh-high slit and a keyhole neckline. 

Gray's dress was designed with a plunging asymmetrical neckline and a thigh-high slit. She accessorized her already bold look with sparkly earrings and a red lip.  

Gutiérrez wowed in this gold dress covered in beads of the same color. 

Aside from the fun skirt, Ortega's dress also had a plunging neckline. 

Coucke's dress had a plunging neckline, sheer skirt, and cold-shoulder sleeves. 

Rivera's dress had an asymmetrical thigh-high slit covered in sheer fabric that matched the plunging neckline design. 

Cull's beautifully embroidered gown was made with a long train and sheer skirt. It also had a slit going down the middle. 

The silver side of Drouin's asymmetrical dress had sheer fabric that went down her leg, while the red side connected to a flowy skirt. 

Cerdas' one-shoulder dress had an asymmetrical plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit. It was also designed with a sheer skirt and dramatic train. 

Thattil's dress had sheer sleeves, a plunging neckline, and a thigh-high slit. 

Meza's dress featured fringe beading and a small cape that draped along the back.

Gama's bedazzled navy gown was designed with a sweetheart neckline and a thigh-high slit. 

The sheer skirt of Williams' dress was also embroidered with the same crystals sewn into the top of the dress. 

The top of Torres' bold gown was embellished with pearls and crystals, while the skirt was completely white and had tassels on it. 

The form-fitting gown was covered in sequins and had sleeves made from sheer fabric to match the skirt.

The neckline of Obdam's dress extended all the way down to her belly button. 

Gruppetta chose a yellow dress, which was a popular color that evening.

Phelizor's golden dress featured delicate beaded straps on both her legs and across her stomach and chest.

Gabriel's look had hot-pink accents throughout.

Nguyen slicked back her hair into a high ponytail so her multi-colored dress could speak for itself.

Riley placed in the top 16 of Miss Universe 2022.

Gabriel became the ninth Miss USA to be crowned Miss Universe, solidifying USA's lead, with Venezuela coming in second with seven winners.