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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

Cuban Flag Bata Cubana worn by Celia Cruz

Dress worn by Diana Ross

Dress worn by Celia Cruz

Reneé Fleming's Gown

Concert Dress Worn By Phyllis Diller

Dress worn by Phyllis Diller in Hello, Dolly! on Broadway

Hello, Dolly Dress

Purple dress designed by Oscar de la Renta and worn by Whitney Houston

Cuban Rumba Dress

Purple dress and white belt worn by Dionne Warwick

Dress, worn by Ruth Fernandez

China Poblana Dress

Dress worn by Mary Wilson

Elphaba "Wicked Witch" dress made for original Broadway production of Wicked

Dress worn by Celia Cruz

Costume worn by Beyoncé as Deena Jones in the film Dreamgirls

Dress, worn by Ella Fitzgerald

Kiss of the Spider Woman dress, worn by Chita Rivera

Dress worn in Broadway production of Kinky Boots

Black lace and rust satin cocktail dress worn by Billie Holiday

Dress from Grizabella costume used in the musical Cats

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

Dress worn by Gloria Estefan

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