Hillary Clinton in a suit and Mary Todd Lincoln with fresh flowers: the best looks of the first ladies of the United States at inaugurations. Photo

The inauguration of the US president is not only a political event, but also a fashion platform where first ladies demonstrate their style, values and political messages. As we can see, Donald Trump's wife Melania has not abandoned the idea of quiet luxury in delicate dresses made of expensive fabrics for the second term in office.

The inaugural images of the first ladies are more than just fashion. They tell stories, reflect political moods and cultural trends. OBOZ.UA has collected the best images of the first ladies in the history of the United States.

Mary Todd Lincoln

Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, was known for her love of luxury. At the inauguration, she chose a dress with exquisite details and decorated her hair with fresh flowers, embodying the spirit of mid-nineteenth-century elegance.

Claudia Taylor Johnson

"Lady Bird" chose a yellow A-line dress for the 1963 ceremony, which emphasized her slender figure. A special detail was the fur sleeves, from which long gloves peeked out.

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton made a revolutionary choice, abandoning the traditional dress in favor of a red and white suit. She appeared before the Americans in 1993 in a skirt and jacket. A red turtleneck was also visible under the outerwear.

Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy, who forever changed the idea of the first lady's style, appeared in 1961 next to her husband John F. Kennedy in a silk sheath dress with a mesh cape. Her sophisticated look was complemented by high gloves.

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama became the first black first lady. She came out in 2009 in a dress covered with Swarovski crystals.

Jill Biden

In 2021, Joe Biden and his wife Jill appeared at the inauguration for the first time in history wearing masks because this date was at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. However, this "accessory" complemented the first lady's look. It was the same color as her tweed suit.

Melania Trump

In 2017, Melania Trump attracted attention with a blue outfit reminiscent of Jacqueline Kennedy's style. But at the inauguration in 2025, she made a bold choice - a dark blue coat dress with futuristic elements that embodied modernity and confidence. Her look immediately went viral online because of the hat that hid her eyes.

For the inaugural ball, the first lady chose a delicate dress from her personal French fashion designer Hervé Pierre, who created it in black and white. It all started with a few strokes of black marker on white paper. They became the crown jewel of Melania Trump's dress.

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