The inauguration is really about swearing in the next president, but first ladies throughout history have stolen the show with their inaugural gowns.

Below are some of the first ladies ... coat from that evening that has become one of the most memorable inauguration day looks. That was intentional, as Johnson considered the dress’s second ...

"First ladies must navigate the tension of having ... Biden completed her look with a face mask. Her inaugural evening dress was envisioned by the designer Gabriela Hearst, who said in 2021 ...

Melania Trump and Usha Vance's gowns for the inaugural balls struck the right tone, but Ivanka and Tiffany Trump's looks ...

The 35th first lady famously wore an Oleg Cassini A-line dress and coat accessorized with a pillbox hat by Halston. That evening, the fashion icon went with an off-white dress that consisted of a ...

First ladies have worn tailored suits and glamorous designer dresses to inaugural festivities ... coat by Gabriela Hearst for the small evening celebrations. The coat was embroidered with flowers ...

(CNN) — By the time each U.S. President is sworn in, the first lady ... evening affair. In 2021, Dr. Jill Biden promoted the spirit of unity through subtle symbolism, wearing a custom ivory ...