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Best Dressed: Fashion Trends and Famous Wearers

While the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is home to the renowned First Ladies' gown collection, dresses can be found throughout the Smithsonian's museums. These dresses reflect fashion trends, pop culture history, and their wearers. 


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Tennis Dress, worn by Billie Jean King during the "Battle of the Sexes"

Frances Cleveland's Floral chine skirt and two bodices

Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Gown, 2009

Hillary Clinton's 1993 inaugural ball gown

Dress worn by Mary Wilson

Mary Lincoln's Dress

Mary Lincoln's Dress

Lou Hoover's Silver Dress

Grace Coolidge's Brown Lace "Flapper" Dress

Edith Wilson's Black Satin and Crepe Dress

Lou Hoover's Purple Floral Day Dress

Grace Coolidge's Blue Sequined "Flapper" Dress

Mamie Eisenhower's Fuschia Gown

Caroline Harrison's Burgundy Gown

Dress used by Felicia Day in "(Do You Wanna Date My) Avatar"

Melania Trump's 2017 inaugural ball gown

Rosalynn Carter’s Inaugural Gown, 1977

Edith Roosevelt's 1905 Inaugural Ball Gown

Barbara Bush’s Inaugural Gown, 1989

Dress worn by Lucy Lawless in the role of Xena on the TV Series Xena: Warrior Princess

Jacqueline Kennedy's Yellow Silk Reception Gown

Nancy Reagan's 1981 Inaugural Ball Gown

Lady Bird Johnson's 1965 Inaugural Gown

Laura Bush’s Inaugural Ball Gown, 2001  

Lucy Hayes' Gown

Dress worn by Gloria Estefan

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