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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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Red Starfleet uniform worn by Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Uhura on Star Trek

Woman's Dress, 1968–69

Woman's Dress, 1967

Dress worn by Diana Ross

Prom Dress

Dress designed by Ann Lowe

Dress designed by Ann Lowe

Dress designed by Ann Lowe

Dark grey velvet dress designed by Arthur McGee

Dress worn by Phyllis Diller in The Pruitts of Southampton

Dress worn by Diahann Carroll on the television show Julia

Light grey wool dress designed by Arthur McGee

Grey balloon sleeve dress designed by Arthur McGee

Dress

Purple dress and white belt worn by Dionne Warwick

Rose pink shirt dress and belt designed by Arthur McGee

Grey pinstriped dress and jacket designed by Arthur McGee

Margarita Lora's Dress

China Poblana Dress

Dress worn by Mary Wilson

dress

dress

dress, 1-piece

Dress worn by Carol Burnett in the role of Charwoman on The Carol Burnett Show

Lady Bird Johnson's 1965 Inaugural Gown

Mini-dress and 'Baby Bonnet'

Pat Nixon's 1969 Inaugural Ball Gown

Jacqueline Kennedy's 1961 Inaugural Ball Gown

Beaded gown designed by Zelda Wynn for Eartha Kitt

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