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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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Frances Cleveland's Floral chine skirt and two bodices

Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Gown, 2009

Caroline Harrison's 1889 Inaugural Gown

Hillary Clinton's 1993 inaugural ball gown

Mary Lincoln's Dress

Mary Lincoln's Dress

Martha Washington's dress

Lou Hoover's Silver Dress

Betty Ford’s State Dinner Dress, 1975 and 1976

Grace Coolidge's Brown Lace "Flapper" Dress

Edith Wilson's Black Satin and Crepe Dress

Lou Hoover's Purple Floral Day Dress

Grace Coolidge's Blue Sequined "Flapper" Dress

Mamie Eisenhower's Fuschia Gown

Caroline Harrison's Burgundy Gown

Melania Trump's 2017 inaugural ball gown

Rosalynn Carter’s Inaugural Gown, 1977

Edith Roosevelt's 1905 Inaugural Ball Gown

Barbara Bush’s Inaugural Gown, 1989

Jacqueline Kennedy's Yellow Silk Reception Gown

Nancy Reagan's 1981 Inaugural Ball Gown

Lady Bird Johnson's 1965 Inaugural Gown

Laura Bush’s Inaugural Ball Gown, 2001  

Lucy Hayes' Gown

Mary McKee's 1889 Inaugural Ball Gown

Ida McKinley's 1901 Inaugural Ball Gown

Jacqueline Kennedy's Pink and Cream Satin Evening Gown

Eleanor Roosevelt's 1941 Inaugural Ball Gown

Lucretia Garfield's 1881 Inaugural Ball Gown

Harriet Lane's Wedding Gown

Jane Pierce's 1853 Inaugural Gown

Edith Wilson's "Angel Sleeve" Gown

Florence Harding's White Satin Gown

Frances Cleveland's Rose Gown

Bess Truman's 1949 Inaugural Reception Gown


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