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For her national costume, Miss Universe France 1962 Sabine Surget wore the traditional folk dress of the city of Nice, located in the Provence region of France. The traditional dress of Nice consists of a white embroidered dress, a black corset, shawl, apron and the red-white striped skirt. She also carried the distinctive wide-brimmed hat made with floral embroidery.

For her national costume, Miss France 1962 (Miss Universe France 1963) Monique Lemaire wore a traditional attire from her home region of Brittany. Her attire is composed of a black embroidered dress, a white apron and the distinctive Bigouden headdress which is made of lace.

Miss Universe France 1964 Edith Noël wore the Nice-style traditional dress as her national costume.

For her national costume, Miss Universe France 1965 Marie-Therese Tullio wore the Nice-style traditional dress.

Miss France 1966 Michèle Boule wore the Nice-style traditional dress as her national costume.

Miss Universe France 1967 Anne Vernier wore the Nice-style traditional dress as her national costume.

For her national costume, Miss Cinémonde France 1968 Elizabeth Cadren wore the Nice-style traditional dress.

For her national costume, Miss Universe France 1970 Françoise Durand-Behot wore a gown inspired by the period of the French Renaissance. The French Renaissance was the cultural and artistic movement between the 15th century and the early 17th century. Françoise's gown is in dark green and white and featured gold trimmings. To complete her look, she wore a necklace and tiara.

Miss France 1971 Myriam Stocco wore a national costume inspired by French Renaissance period. Myriam's gown is in dark green and white and featured gold trimmings.

For her national costume, Miss France 1972 Claudine Cassereau wore a fashionable promenade dress. Her black, long-sleeved dress features white ruffled designs as she carried a white parasol. Claudine's attire is reminiscent of the Belle Epoque period in the French capital of Paris, during the 1900's characterized by prosperity, innovation and flourishing of art and fashion.

Miss France 1973 Isabelle Krumacker wore a national costume that celebrates the flag of France. Isabelle's flowing dress featured the French tricolor of blue, white and red.

For her national costume, Miss Universe France 1974 Brigitte Flayac wore a flowing dress that depicts the flag of France.

For her national costume, Miss France 1975 Sophie Perin wore a traditional attire from her home region of Lorraine. Her attire is composed of a black, embroidered dress, white shawl and apron, and the distinctive Lorraine headdress which is made of white cotton.

For her national costume, Miss France 1976 Monique Uldaric wore a traditional attire from her home island of Réunion. Réunion is an island located in the Indian ocean which was colonized by France in the 17th century, eventually becoming an overseas territory. Monique depicted a Maloya dancer, clad in floral print top and skirt. The Maloya dance was developed in Réunion by its African, Malagasy and Indian populations.

Miss France 1977 Véronique Fagot wore a national costume reminiscent of the Belle Epoque period. Véronique wore a white, promenade dress made of velvet, while wearing a lady's hat and carrying a parasol.

Miss France 1978 Brigitte Konjovic wore 2 different national costumes. Her first national costume is a flowing dress that depicts the flag of France. Her second national costume is reminiscent of the French Revolution that occured in the 18th century. Her attire represents the Third Estate of French society, who were composed of commoners and peasants. Brigitte's attire was inspired by the male revolutionary attire composed of a red, long-sleeved shirt, black trousers and vest and the red Phrygian cap which symbolizes liberty.

For her national costume, Miss France 1979 Sylvie Parera wore a light blue ball gown reminiscent of the 19th century. Her gown utilized a crinoline and to complete her look, she wore pearl necklaces and a white floral hairpiece.

Miss Universe France 1980 Brigitte Choquet wore a national costume that celebrates the flag of France. Her flowing dress featured the French tricolor of blue, white and red. Brigitte was later awarded 1st runner-up in the national costume competition.

For her national costume, Miss France 1981 Isabelle Benard wore a traditional attire from her home region of Normandy. Her attire is composed of an embroidered dress, corset and a white apron. She also wears the distinctive Normandy headdress - a high bonnet made of lace and muslin.

Miss France 1982 Martine Phillipps wore a national costume that celebrates the colors of the French flag. Martine wears an elegant silver gown designed with red feathers and a small, blue cape. To complete her look, she also wore long, red gloves and a silver tiara.

For her national costume, Miss France 1983 Frédérique Leroy wore a black ball gown reminiscent of the 19th century.

Miss France 1984 Martine Robine wore a national costume that celebrates the colors of the French flag. Martine wears an elegant white gown designed with blue and red ribbons that depict floral designs.

Miss France 1985 Suzanne Iskandar wore a national costume that celebrates the colors of the French flag. Suzanne wears a long, white dress that featured traditional embroidery, with her sleeves adorned with red and blue fabrics.

Miss France Outre Mer 1986 Catherine Carew wore a national costume that depicts a modern marionette. Catherine wore a stylized gown and hat that celebrates the colors of the French flag.

For her national costume, Miss France 1987 Nathalie Marquay wore a traditional attire from her home region of Alsace. Her attire is composed of a white cotton blouse, red skirt, black corset and an embroidered apron. Nathalie also wears a gigantic, black bow - the distinctive Alsatian headdress.

For her national costume, Miss Universe France 1988 Claudia Frittolini wore a white lace dress that featured an over skirt depicting the French flag.

Miss Universe France 1989 Pascale Meotti wore a national costume that celebrates the colors of the French flag. Martine wears an sleeveless white dress designed with blue and red ribbons that depict floral design of

For her national costume, Miss France 1990 Gaëlle Voiry wore a custom dress made of composite materials, portraying the abstract paintings of renowned French painter, Jacques Bernar.

Miss France 1991 Maréva Georges wore a national costume that celebrates her Tahitian heritage and her home region of French Polynesia. French Polynesia is a group of islands in the southern Pacific ocean, which were colonized by France during the 19th century, eventually becoming an overseas territory. Depicting a traditional Tahitian dancer, her attire is composed of a long skirt and handpieces made of red-dyed bark fibers,  a coconut shell bra and an ornate headpiece made of leaves, feathers and precious stones.

For her national costume, Miss France 1992 Linda Hardy depicted Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen consort of France during the 12th century. Renowned for her beauty and boldness, Eleanor is a celebrated figure in European history and has been depicted in various artworks. Linda's costume consisted of an all-white, medieval-style gown that featured crystals and gold trimmings. To complete her look, she wore a veiled crown and a set of silver jewelry.

Miss France 1993 Veronique de la Cruz wore a national costume that celebrates her home region of Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is a group of islands in the Caribbean, which were colonized by France during the 17th century, eventually becoming an overseas territory. Veronique wore an all-white folk attire composed of a ruffled blouse and an ankle length skirt with strong European and African influences. To complete her look, she carried a white parasol and wore a sash belt that depicts the French flag.

Miss France 1994 Valerie Claisse wore a national costume that celebrates the colors of the French flag. Valerie wears a sleeveless white gown and a feather boa in blue and red colors.

Miss Universe France 1995 Corine Laurent wore a traditional attire from her home island of Réunion, an overseas territory of France. Monique depicted a Maloya dancer, wearing cropped, white shirt, a long, floral print skirt and a straw hat.

For her national costume, Miss France 1996 Laure Belleville wore a one-off shoulder top that depicts paintings about tourist attractions in France; notably, the Eiffel Tower. 

For her national costume, Miss France 1997 Patricia Spehar wore a one-off shoulder top that depicts paintings about tourist attractions in France; notably, the Eiffel Tower. To complete her look, she wore a long white skirt and wore a sash belt that depicts the French flag.

 

Miss France 1998 Sophie Thalmann wore a national costume that celebrates the colors of the French flag. Sophie wears a sleeveless white dress that features designs depicting the French flag. She also wore a red feather boa and a white, floral headpiece.

Miss France 1999 Mareva Galanter wore a  national costume that celebrates her Tahitian heritage and her home region of French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France. Mareva wore an avante garde depiction of Pomare IV, queen of Tahiti during the 19th century. She wore a custom dress made of natural materials found in Tahiti. Mareva also wore pearl necklaces and a headpiece of feathers, flowers and leaves which are used in traditional Tahitian attires.

Miss France 2000 Sonia Rollande wore a national costume reminiscent of the Paris music halls. Built during the 19th century, music halls in Paris were theatrical entertainment venues that featured popular songs, dance, comedy and specialty acts. Sonia's all-white attire depicts a Paris music hall performer, wearing a velvet lingerie set, bow tie, long gloves and a top hat. She also wore feathers that depict the colors of the French flag on her hat and waist area.

Miss France 2001 Élodie Gossuin wore a national costume reminiscent of the Paris music halls. Élodie's all-white attire depicts a 19th century Paris music hall performer, wearing a velvet lingerie set, bow tie, long gloves and a top hat. She also wore feathers that depict the colors of the French flag on her hat and waist area.

Miss France 2002  Sylvie Tellier wore a national costume reminiscent of the Paris music halls. Sylvie's all-white attire depicts a 19th century Paris music hall performer, wearing a velvet lingerie set, bow tie, long gloves and a top hat. She also wore feathers that depict the colors of the French flag on her hat and waist area.

For her national costume, AICBPF Miss Univers France 2003 Emmanuelle Chosat depicts a cancan dancer. The cancan is a dance developed in 19th century performed in Paris music halls. It is known for its daring moves, involving dancers performing high kicks and lifting their skirts to reveal their undergarments, symbolizing women's liberty and emancipation. Emmanuelle's costume also depicts the colors of the French flag with an off shoulder blue top and a long ruffled skirt in red and white. Performing some cancan moves, she lifts her skirt to reveal a garter strapped on her left leg.

Miss France 2004 Lætitia Bléger wore a national costume that celebrates the colors of the French flag. Lætitia wears a sleeveless white dress that features feathered designs depicting the French flag.

Miss France 2005 Cindy Fabre wore a national costume that celebrates the colors of the French flag. Cindy wears a sleeveless white gown where the bottom part is designed with blue and red fabrics. She also wears a stylized fabric in red and blue for her left arm.

For her national costume, Miss France 2006 Alexandra Rosenfeld depicted a cancan dancer. Alexandra's costume is an official costume rented from the Moulin Rouge, a famous cabaret in Paris established in the 19th century and is famous for its theatrical acts and performances. Alexandra's costume is composed of a feather headpiece, a bodice and a long ruffled skirt, all themed with the colors of the French flag. She also performed notable cancan dance moves like lifting her skirt and performing high kicks to reveal her undergarment and garter strapped on her leg.

Miss France 2007 Rachel Legrain-Trapani wore a national costume that celebrates the colors of the French flag. Rachel wears a sleeveless white dress are adorned with red and blue feathers. Additionally, the bottom part of her dress is designed with blue and red fabrics.

Miss Universe France 2008 Laura Tanguy wore a national costume that celebrates the flag of France. Wearing a white, off shoulder gown made of lace, Laura also wore a customized cape that depicts the French flag.

For her national costume, Miss France 2009 Chloe Mortaud depicted a cancan dancer. Chloe's costume is an official costume rented from the Moulin Rouge and is composed of a  feather headpiece, a bodice and a long ruffled skirt, all themed with the colors of the French flag. She also performed notable cancan dance moves like lifting her skirt, performing high kicks and bending over to reveal her undergarment and garter strapped on her leg.

For her national costume, Miss France 2010 Malika Ménard wore a white, short-sleeved dress with the train depicting the French flag. To complete her look, she wore a black, Parisian beret topped with a replica of the Eiffel Tower, the most famous landmark in France.

For her national costume, Miss France 2011 Laury Thilleman wore a modernized depiction of Marie Antoinette, queen consort of France during the 18th century. Marie Antoinette was infamous for her extravagant and frivolous lifestyle, earning her notoriety in French and European history. Laury's costume is composed of a blue, ball gown reminiscent of 18th century France that featured the fleur-de-lys, the traditional emblem of French royalty. She wore a silver jewelry set and a powdered wig adorned with blue and red plumes. To complete her look, she holds a white feather fan and carries a plate of French macaroons.

Miss Universe France 2012 Marie Payet wore a national costume that celebrates the flag of France. Marie wore a white, mini dress, with a stylized cape that depicts the flag of France. To complete her look, she wore white flowing fabrics, a gold sash belt and a set of gold jewelry.

Miss Universe France 2013 Hinarani de Longeaux wore a national costume that depicts the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was built in the 19th century in Paris under the leadership of French engineer, Gustave Eiffel. The 1083 feet tower has since become a famous landmark in France and is often visited by locals and tourists. Hinarani's all-gray costume is composed of an off shoulder leotard, an overskirt and headpiece, all combined to depict the Eiffel Tower.

For her national costume, Miss France 2015 (Miss Universe France 2014) Camille Cerf wore a dress made of lace from her home region of Calais. Her long skirt utilizes a crinoline and the patterns also depict the Eiffel tower. She also wore a black bustier secured by a red ribbon. To complete her look, Camille wore a red Parisian beret.

Miss France 2014 (Miss Universe France 2015) Flora Coquerel wore a national costume that depicts the Peace for Paris symbol. Made by French artist Jean Julienne, the Peace for Paris symbol depicts a peace sign drawn around the Eiffel Tower in a show of support for the people of Paris after they recently experienced a terrorist attack. The Peace for Paris symbol soon spread out to the world via social media. Flora's costume is composed of a white gown with a depiction of the Eiffel Tower in black. She also wore body stickers of the Peace for Paris symbol across her arms, elbows and chest area.

For her national costume, Miss France 2016 Iris Mittenaere depicted a Moulin Rouge dancer. Iris' attire is an official costume rented from the Moulin Rouge and is used for the Féerie stage show. Her costume is composed of a revealing bikini covered in rhinestones and sequins, red long gloves, a headdress and a custom feather boa, both made of red feathers.

Miss France 2017 Alicia Aylies wore a national costume that celebrates Paris' winning the 2024 bid to host the Summer Olympics. A fencer since childhood, Alicia wore a glamorized fencer attire as fencing is one of the events featured in the Olympics. Alicia's costume is embellished with crystals and her footwear featured the colors of the French flag. She also wore a train of white fabrics and the Olympics flag while carrying a fencing sword and mask.

Miss Universe France 2018 Eva Colas wore a national costume that celebrates various aspects of France. Her blue swimwear attire is a reference to the picturesque beaches of Corsica, her home region. She wears a train and wristbands that depicts the colors of the French flag. Eva also wore earrings that depict the FIFA World Cup trophy and shoulder guards that depict a football, all in celebration of the recent victory of the France National Football Team in the FIFA World Cup.

For her national costume, For her national costume, Miss France 2018 (Miss Universe France 2019) Maëva Coucke depicted a Moulin Rouge dancer. Maëva's attire is an official costume rented from the Moulin Rouge and is used for the Féerie stage show. Her costume is composed of a revealing bikini covered in rhinestones and sequins, red long gloves and a backpiece made of red feathers.

Miss France 2021 (Miss Universe France 2020) Amandine Petit wore a national costume that celebrates Marianne, the personification of France. After the French Revolution in the end of the 18th century, Marianne has become the representation of liberty, equality and fraternity in France. Amandine's costume is composed of white, flowing robe, a red Phygrian cap which symbolizes liberty. She brandishes a stylized spear that bears the flag of France. Amandine then undo her robe to reveal a glamorized armor adorned in crystals.

Miss France 2020 (Miss Universe France 2021) Clémence Botino wore a national costume the celebrates Josephine Baker, a renowned singer, dancer, actress and activist in France. Born in Missouri, Josephine moved to Paris to pursue a career in entertainment, eventually becoming a celebrated artist during the 1920's. Clémence's costume references Josephine's most iconic attire composed of glamorized lingerie, beaded necklaces and a short skirt that depict bananas. To further enhance her look, Clémence wore silver jewelry on her head and carried a waist piece composed of pheasant and ostrich feathers.

For her national costume, Miss Universe France 2022 Floriane Bascou wore a blue Carnival attire as a tribute to her home region of Martinique, an overseas territory of France in the Caribbean. Floriane also wore a headpiece that depicts the Eiffel Tower, the most famous landmark in France. Her attire is further enhanced by feathers that celebrates the colors of the French flag, meant to depict fireworks during Bastille Day.

For her national costume, Miss France 2022 (Miss Universe France 2023) Diane Leyre depicted a Moulin Rouge dancer. Diane's attire is an official costume designed from the Moulin Rouge and was inspired by the Féerie segment of the show. Her costume is composed of a revealing bikini covered in rhinestones and sequins, long gloves, high boots, headdress and a backpiece made of marabou feathers. The pink theme of her costume references "La Vie en rose" (My Life in pink), a song by celebrated French actress and singer, Édith Piaf.