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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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  • Dresses (garments) 31 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Entire Body 24 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Dress, 1-Piece 8 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Dress, 1-Piece; Entire Body; Main Dress; Female 5 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
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  • California 2 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Home and Community Life: Costume 28 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
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  • Women 26 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Clothing and dress 24 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Dress accessories 24 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Weddings 5 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
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Woman's Dress, 1789

Woman's Dress, 1936

Woman's Dress, 1968–69

Woman's Dress, 1750-1780

Woman's Dress, 1967

Woman's Dress, Wedding, 1847

Woman's Dress, 1860

Woman's Dress, 1945

Circa 1930 Women's Gown (cheong sam)

Woman's Dress, 2002

1-piece dress

Quinceanera dress

Cocktail dress

Woman's Dress, 1799

dress, 1-piece

Woman's Dress, 1911

Woman's Dress, 1862–68

Woman's Dress, 1842–50

Woman's Dress, 1855–65

Woman's Dress, Wedding, 1956

dress, 1-piece

dress, 1-piece

Minnijean Brown Trickey's 1959 High School Graduation Dress

Dress worn by Minnijean Brown in 1958 for the Spingarn Medal Award Ceremony

Dress worn by Minnijean Brown in 1958 for an Award Ceremony at the National Negro Elks Convention.

dress, 1-piece

dress, 1 piece

dress, 1-piece

Woman's Dress, 1872

Woman's Dress, 1876

Woman's Dress, 1893–01

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