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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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Dress designed by Ann Lowe

Red and yellow dress worn by Janet Jackson as Penny Woods on Good Times

Woman's wedding dress/outfit

Woman's wedding dress/outfit

Mini-dress and 'Baby Bonnet'

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

Gown worn by Lisa Fischer

Costume gown for Glinda the Good Witch in The Wiz on Broadway

Julia Grant's 1873 Inaugural Ball Gown

Beaded gown designed by Zelda Wynn for Eartha Kitt


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