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

Laura Bush's dress featured a belted silhouette ... handbag and understated nude-toned shoes. Dating back to Martha Washington, the country's first first lady, pearls have been a symbol of grace ...

The 35th first lady famously wore an Oleg Cassini A-line dress and coat accessorized with ... maroon gloves, and shoes from J. Crew. Mary wore a long strapless gown that featured ruffle detailing ...

However, many American designers refused to dress Melania previously, which left her stylist Hervé Pierre Braillard choosing pieces off the rack. Instead, the Slovenian-born first lady ...

The dress felt high-fashion, connecting the first lady to her past as a model as she ... light-brown pants, and matching shoes. The pants might have been a better choice for a daytime look ...

The 54-year-old first lady dazzled the crowd as she walked out in a striking black-and-white strapless gown, white high-heeled shoes and black ... AFP via Getty Images The dress was reportedly ...

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump put on his dancing shoes. Trump kicked off ... in a sparkly blue dress, joined the president and first lady for a spin on stage. The Commander in Chief ...

First ladies have worn tailored suits and glamorous designer dresses to inaugural festivities ... were designed by James Galanos. Her beaded shoes were from David Evins. Nancy Reagan wore another ...

Former first lady Laura Bush joined her husband, former President George W. Bush, at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. She wore a rust-colored dress ...