Former First Ladies' Inaugural Gowns
U.S President Barack Obama and his wife First Lady Michelle Obama dance on stage during MTV & ServiceNation: Live From The Youth Inaugural Ball at the Hilton Washington on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States today, becoming the first African-American to be elected President of the US. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama;Michelle Obama (Getty Images)more pics »Michelle Obama wore a Jason Wu creation to last night's inaugural balls, wowing fashion insiders by choosing a 26-year-old up-and-comer's creation to kick off her first year as First Lady. Read more about the dress here, but be sure to check out the gowns worn by other First Ladies during the last half-century.
by Nettie Rosenstein, Inc.
1961: Jacqueline Kennedy
Her own concept; made by Ethel Franken at Bergdorf Goodman
1965: Lady Bird Johnson
by John Moore
1969 and 1973: Pat Nixon
by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin; Adele Simpson
1977: Rosalynn Carter
by Mary Matise for Jimmae
1981 and 1985: Nancy Reagan
by James Galanos
1989 Barbara Bush
by Arnold Scaasi
1993 and 1997: Hillary Clinton
by Sarah Phillips; Oscar de la Renta
Laura Bush: 2001 and 2005
by Michael Faircloth; Oscar de la Renta
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