2/15 Ivanka Trump later attended the Liberty Inaugural Ball, donning a white ball gown with floral detailing and a strapless prom-style silhouette. 3/15 Dr. Jill Biden's knack for combining colour ...

Vanity Fair Since Martha Washington’s appearance on George Washington’s Inauguration Day, the fashion choices of the First Ladies have been closely observed, analyzed, and symbolically presented.

Here FEMAIL reveals all the fashion messages that were hiding in plain sight during Trump's inauguration celebrations in Washington DC this week.

The first lady went patriotic at her husband’s swearing-in, wearing two U.S. fashion brands, while the new Cabinet stepped into the spotlight in sharp styles and fresh colors.

Jill Biden, the former first lady, continued her custom of donning American designers as she picked a Ralph Lauren wrap coat for Donald Trump's inauguration ... her Lapointe dress as a display ...

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

and Laura Bush, and Joe and Jill Biden ... black-and-white gown complete with a thigh-high slit was designed by her longtime stylist, Hervé Pierre. He also designed her inaugural ball dress ...

Here are the most notable inauguration outfits ... with a wide-brimmed hat by Eric Javits. Jill Biden, the former first lady, wore a purple coat and dress designed by Ralph Lauren, a color ...

Ivanka Trump modeled herself after a Hollywood icon for her father, Donald Trump's, second inaugural ball on Monday ... or meaningful choices -- see Dr. Jill Biden's patriotic wardrobe in shades ...

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

Melania Trump stunned everyone with her looks at Donald Trump's inauguration, sparking conversations about tradition and personal expression ...