20+ of the Most Gorgeous Inaugural Gowns Worn By First Ladies

Published on 12/01/2021
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Lou Hoover Appeared In Vogue

Lou Hoover was responsible for a number of “firsts” for First Ladies. She was the first First Lady to broadcast on radio and was the first First Lady to be featured in Vogue magazine. Lou was also well-known for her impeccable taste in fashion. The gown she wore to President Herbert Hoover’s inauguration in 1929 was no exception. Lou was dressed in a dark drey gown with a train. Both the neckline and the sleeves were styled to appear asymmetrical and to flow freely. The silk crepe gown was further embellished with brocade and a brooch made of silver thread. Because of the ageing of the building, it seems greener than grey in the Smithsonian.

Lou Hoover Appeared In Vogue

Lou Hoover Appeared In Vogue

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Melania Trump’s Dress Is In The Smithsonian

Melania Trump wore a dress by designer Hervé Pierre to the 2017 Presidential Inauguration ceremony. a figure-hugging white gown with a split skirt and ruffle that sweeps around the entire body During his collaboration with Melania, Pierre created the gown. The garment was donated to the Smithsonian Institution after Melania wore it on January 20, 2017. The outfit is on display at the museum in a section devoted to First Ladies. It delves into the shifting responsibilities of American first women over the course of the country’s 200-year history. It took Melania by surprise and gratitude to find out that her clothing had been put on display.

Melania Trump's Dress Is In The Smithsonian

Melania Trump’s Dress Is In The Smithsonian

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