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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 dress designed by Diane von Furstenberg and worn by Whitney Houston

Dress worn by Phyllis Diller on Circus of the Stars

Gold lamé strapless dress designed by Peter Davy

Dark grey velvet dress designed by Arthur McGee

Dark iridescent green and rainbow sequin dress designed by Peter Davy

Hello, Dolly Dress

Light grey wool dress designed by Arthur McGee

Grey balloon sleeve dress designed by Arthur McGee

Red dress with ruffled collar designed by Peter Davy

Black and silver drop waist dress with ruffle details designed by Peter Davy

Brown crepe dress with metallic embellishments designed by Peter Davy.

Black satin dress with hand-shaped decoration designed by Peter Davy

Brown halter dress with gold music-themed embellishments designed by Peter Davy

Green dress with silver details and attached necklace designed by Peter Davy

Turquoise blue dress with nude bodice and blue details designed by Peter Davy

Satin gown worn by Marian Anderson and Denyce Graves

Dress worn by Denyce Graves in Washington National Opera's production of Carmen

Rose pink shirt dress and belt designed by Arthur McGee

Grey pinstriped dress and jacket designed by Arthur McGee

Cocktail dress

Duchess of Exquisite Porcelain Dress

Kiss of the Spider Woman dress, worn by Chita Rivera

Red Dress

Costume worn by Terry Ellis in "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" video

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