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First ladies' inaugural fashion impressions
Published January 18, 2009 at 3 p.m.
In 1965, Lady Bird Johnson wore a yellow silk A-line gown by John More
What will Michelle Obama wear to the inaugural ball? That's the question on the lips of fashionistas everywhere. Already noted for her style sense, Obama has thrilled the Vogue crowd, donning dresses by high-end designers such as Narciso Rodriguez and Thakoon.
She also dresses like the rest of us - the White House/Black Market frock she wore on The View and the J. Crew cardigan she wore to several appearances were all near-instant sellouts.
In anticipation of the unveiling of tomorrow night's dress, we tracked down the inaugural gowns worn by first ladies from Eleanor Roosevelt to Laura Bush. Will Obama's pick score a smash hit, like Jacqueline Kennedy's chiffon number? Or will it fall flat like Rosalynn Carter's off-the-rack debacle?
Let the fashion debate begin!
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