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 whose inauguration outfits held deep symbolism ... In 1953, despite calls from the newspapers to release the details of her inauguration dress, she intentionally ...

Melania Trump returned to Washington, D.C., in style this week.

Melania Trump's fashion highlights the political divisiveness in America, with some designers refusing to dress her.

After all, the First Lady of the United States stepped out alongside her husband President Donald Trump looking glamorous for the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C. on Jan. 20.

Melania wore a floor-length white, strapless gown with a ribbon-like piece of black material wrapped around the dress ...

Let’s talk about Melania Trump’s Inauguration Day fashion. The incoming First Lady wore a navy coat, skirt and blouse by New York designer Adam Lippes. She paired it with a bloater-style hat by ...

The 37th first lady’s inaugural ball gown was designed by Harvey Berin. Four years later, Pat donned a dazzling blue dress with crystal details by Adele Simpson. When Ronald Reagan took office ...

It is unclear if Melania's daytime inaugural outfit will join the Smithsonian's First Ladies Collection, which she previously donated to in 2017 ...

Melania and Usha drew praise for their fashion senses at the Commander in Chief inaugural ball. Melania wore a white dress with a black strip running through it, forming a “Z” on her torso. Usha wore ...

Mamie Eisenhower in her first inaugural dress in 1953 ... powder blue by then-emerging milliner Halston. The first lady’s sartorial choices throughout the day, including the off-white silk ...