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

But Rosalynn Carter, an early adopter of the trend, did not receive the same reception when she recycled her Mary Matise-designed gold-trimmed gown to the inaugural ball in 1977 following Jimmy Carter ...

But Rosalynn Carter, an early adopter of the trend, did not receive the same reception when she recycled her Mary Matise-designed gold-trimmed gown to the inaugural ball in 1977 following Jimmy ...

Betty Ford wore a blue skirt suit for his swearing-in ceremony. Rosalynn Carter's blue chiffon inaugural gown, designed by Mary Matise for Jimmae, was the same dress that she wore to Jimmy Carter ...