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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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Becky Sharp dress

Evening Dress

Woman's dress

Woman's dress

Woman's dress

Woman's dress

Woman's dress

Woman's dress

dress

dress

Woman's dress

Woman's dress

Woman's Dress, 1911

dress, 1-piece

Edith Wilson's Black Satin and Crepe Dress

Green Tafetta Dress with Pink Trim worn by Minnie Fiske in Lady Betty Martingale

dress, 2-piece worn by Minnie Fiske in Lady Betty Martingale

Day Dress

Edith Wilson's "Angel Sleeve" Gown

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