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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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Black beaded Flapper Dress

short sleeved knee length African geometric pattern dress

light blue dress with sequenced beads at top

blue sleeveless knee length dress with blue metallic thread

black knee length dress with gold & light blue beading

Queen's Ball Attire- Gown

Woman's floral print dress

White dress with lace yoke and sleeves

Wrapper Dress

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