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A new exhibition at the National Museum of American History has provided an opportunity to remember those dresses. Each of them - history and strong personalities: Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Michelle Obama, Nancy Reagan ...
One of the gems of the collection - white dress Michelle Obama, in which the wife of the current president of the United States came in 2009 at the inauguration of her husband. Author attire - a young designer Jason Wu.
Jacqueline Kennedy's inauguration of her husband in 1961 and prefer white. And also paid tribute to American design (Kutur Ethel Franco from interior Bergdorf), though reputed to be a fan of Chanel. Jacqueline was involved itself in the development of this dress for the inauguration.
The inaugural gown Bird Johnson in 1965 was a sensation - a bright yellow, decorated with natural fur sable design - a classic.
Hillary Clinton at the inaugural ball in 1993 appeared in a purple lace dress. He worked for Hilary American theatrical costumers.
Barbara Bush in the late '80s shone in royal blue, the author - Arnold Skassi. America named the first lady after that dress "the most glamorous grandmother United States."
And Laura Bush at the 2001 inauguration chose a bright red dress Texan designer Michael Faircloth.
Dress Betty Ford, 1975.
Nancy Reagan at the inauguration of her husband in 1981, was in a dress embroidered with white pearls, designer James Galanos.
Pat Nixon, wife of President Nixon, at his inauguration in 1969. The choice fell on a bright yellow silk and crystal decorations.
One of the most luxurious dresses - Mamie Eisenhower, the designer - Nettie Rosenstein. The dress is embroidered with sequins 2000. Inaugural Ball in 1953.
Rosalynn Carter - for the first time as First Lady appeared in 1977.
To sum up, the wives of American presidents chosen for his debut as US first lady dresses colors of the American flag and yellow. It is also interesting, as it was possible to collect all the dresses in the same collection. Is First Ladies outfits are not theirs, and they return all their dresses?
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