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

By contributing her 1909 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian ... the silhouette and color of the Jason Wu-designed frock Michelle Obama wore to the inaugural balls appeared to be reminiscent ...

Michelle Obama showed she was true to this, not new to this during Pres. Obama's second Presidential Inauguration in 2013 when she wore a navy silk checkered dress and matching overcoat by ...

Still, the presidential inauguration has long been an opportunity ... Throughout her two terms as first lady, Michelle Obama consistently raised the profiles of emerging American designers ...

Considering the great power and influence first ladies can exert through their fashion choices, Michelle's 2009 inaugural gown was notable ... during President Obama's two terms, including ...

The dress was made of Chantilly lace embroidered with crystals over silk georgette. Michelle Obama wore a custom white inaugural gown by Jason Wu. The dress was made of white silk chiffon and ...