The presidential inauguration has long been an opportunity for the first lady to make an immediate first impression — and they’ve often done so with statement-making looks during the day-to-evening ...

The famously stylish and sociable hostess Dolley Madison was the first First Lady to host an official inauguration ball, in ...

The Inaugural Ball hasn't always been a must-see event for First Ladies. Our original First Lady, Martha Washington, skipped her husband's celebration, possibly because she didn't really approve ...

The incoming first lady Melania Trump has many asking, “What will Melania wear?” The interest in first ladies inaugural ...

That's why, every four years, so much significance is placed on the tone that the first ... gown at the evening's inaugural balls, which are often added to the Smithsonian's First Ladies ...

From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and ...

In 2005, Laura Bush wore a silver gown outlined with Austrian crystals by Oscar de la Renta. First lady Michelle Obama kept her dress choice a secret from both the press and the gown's designer ...

First Lady Melania Trump was a vision in white and black at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on Inauguration Day. The president's ...

Incoming first lady Melania Trump emerged on Monday, Jan. 20, in an unusual inaugural outfit, covering part of her face with ...

Melania Trump's best first lady looks balance professional style and chicness, but she has also worn some controversial ...

The first lady went patriotic at her husband’s swearing-in, wearing two U.S. fashion brands, while the new Cabinet stepped ...

Four years earlier, Melania Trump wore a Ralph Lauren cashmere dress and high-neck cropped ... collected each inaugural ensemble for its First Ladies collection, giving their sartorial choices ...