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The First Lady chose, yet again, a inaugural ball gown by designer Jason Wu.
The First Lady wore this gorgeous blue cashmere Ralph Lauren ensemble to her husband President Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony in 2017.
In January 2021, for Joe Biden's inauguration, the First Lady wore this blue coat embroidered with Swarovski crystals, by Markarian, created by designer Alexandra O’Neill.
And Melania Trump didn't disappoint later in the day, in this silk crepe Hervé Pierre dress with a gorgeous claret ribbon around the waist.
Come 2013, and the First Lady could be seen in this Thom Browne number.
And for the inaugural ball, Michelle Obama wore this beautiful Jason Wu one-shouldered gown, featuring organza flowers with Swarovski crystal centers.
Laura Bush opted for this white Oscar de la Renta in 2005, for her husband's second inauguration.
For the ball, Laura Bush glammed it up with a red dress by Texan designer Michael Faircloth.
And for the ball, the First Lady wore a dress embroidered with bugle beads and Austrian crystals.
For her husband President Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009, the First Lady wore an Isabel Toledo dress and jacket with a pair of J. Crew gloves.
The First Lady wore a blue Michael Faircloth number for her husband George W. Bush's first inauguration in 2001.
The First Lady wore this blue ensemble for Bill Clinton’s first swearing-in ceremony in 1993.
For her husband's second inauguration, in 1997, the First Lady wore this beautiful coral Oscar de la Renta outfit.
And for the ball she wore a beautiful James Galanos gown.
Barbara Bush kept it blue for one of the inaugural balls in Washington, D.C.
And for the evening, she wore a embroidered tulle Oscar de la Renta dress.
For George H. W. Bush's inauguration ceremony in 1989, the First Lady wore this blue Bill Blass number.
In 1985, the First Lady chose to wear this Adolfo ensemble.
Here is the First Lady with her husband, Jimmy Carter, in 1977. She wore this smart Dominic Rompollo coat.
For her husband's first inauguration in 1981, the First Lady wore a coat in a color that became known as "Reagan red."
And to the ball, Nancy Reagan wore this chic James Galanos gown.
And for President Nixon's second inaugural ball, she wore this gown designed by Adele Simpson.
The First Lady wore a Mary Matise for Jimmae gown and a Dominic Rompollo top coat to the inaugural ball.
The First Lady chose to wear a blue-green coat to her husband's second inauguration in 1973.
Pat Nixon at her husband Richard Nixon's inauguration day in 1969. She wore this stylish fuchsia double-breasted coat by Jay Sarnoff Custom Couture.
For the inaugural ball, Jackie wore this gorgeous dress by Ethel Frankau of Bergdorf Custom Salon.
The First Lady wore this beautiful Nettie Rosenstein dress, embroidered with more than 2,000 rhinestones, to President Dwight D. Eisenhower's inauguration in 1953.
The First Lady wore this yellow Harvey Berin gown to the inaugural ball in 1969.
And she wore yet another gown designed by Nettie Rosenstein to her husband's second inauguration, in 1957.
And for the inaugural ball, Lady Bird wore this ensemble by John Moore.
Jackie Kennedy is a fashion icon to this day. Here she is at the inauguration of her husband, John F. Kennedy, in 1961, in a suit by Oleg Cassini.
President Lyndon B. Johnson was elected in 1965. The First Lady wore this red wool number, with matching accessories, to his inauguration.
Eleanor Roosevelt is still the country's longest-running First Lady. Here she is at the first inauguration of her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1933, wearing a dressed designed by Sally Milgrim.
For her husband President Ulysses S. Grant’s first inauguration in 1873, she wore this beautiful dress.
And she looked gorgeous at the inaugural ball in this purple Sarah Phillips gown.
And here she is in 1933, 1937, and 1941, respectively. The first two dresses were designed by Sally Milgrim as well.
The First Lady to President William Howard Taft in 1909, wearing her white empire-waist dress.
For her husband President William McKinley’s first inauguration in 1897, she wore this dress with a gorgeous lace fichu.
The wife of President Benjamin Harrison wore this gown made by Ghormley, Robes et Manteaux to his inauguration in 1889.
First Ladies have always been under the spotlight, and what they wear to their husband's inauguration day goes down in fashion history. Throughout the years, we've had many American First Ladies who became fashion icons of their own right. Take Jackie Kennedy, for instance. She's still regarded as one of the most stylish US First Ladies ever. But she's not alone, and in this gallery you'll revisit key moments in both fashion and political history.
Browse through and marvel at the First Ladies' outfits throughout the years.
Known for her love of hats, she chose a wide-brimmed boat hat that almost completely obscured her eyes and shaded half of her face. Traditionally a summer look, the hat was designed by the Trumps' neighbor in Palm Beach, Eric Javits. She also chose an independent American designer for her outfit, Adam Lippes, which marks a change from her usual go-to European fashion houses.
Sources: (Vogue)
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First Ladies' inauguration day fashion throughout history
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First Ladies have always been under the spotlight, and what they wear to their husband's inauguration day goes down in fashion history. Throughout the years, we've had many American First Ladies who became fashion icons of their own right. Take Jackie Kennedy, for instance. She's still regarded as one of the most stylish US First Ladies ever. But she's not alone, and in this gallery you'll revisit key moments in both fashion and political history.
Browse through and marvel at the First Ladies' outfits throughout the years.