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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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Evening Dress and Underslip

Dress

Woman's Dress, 2002

1-piece dress

Evening Dress

Woman's Dress, 1911

Woman's Dress, Wedding, 1956

Day Dress

Woman's Dress, 1893–01

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