RELATED PHOTOS: Stars You Didn’t Know Were Pageant Queens Although pageant organizers claimed the swimsuit round was meant to show off the contestants’ athleticism, many felt that the skimpy suits didn’t quite communicate that message clearly. Instead of swimsuits, the 51 15-to-19-year-olds competing will strut the stage in an athletic wear.

In an attempt to modernize the pageant and shake off certain stigmas, the swimsuit portion of the pageant is getting an athleisure-inspired update. This year, don’t expect to see girls in the Miss Teen USA competition strutting in bikinis anymore. One of the last places to see high-cut bikini bottoms modeled with nude heels is ending that tradition.