While the presidential inaugurations focus on celebrating a new political era, it's hard to leave aside the glamour of the first ladies who have made a mark over the years.
Apart from the elegant ensembles worn during the daytime at the inauguration ceremony, the nighttime looks are known to have a more vibrant and bolder approach.
As we approach Donald Trump's second inauguration, we take a look at Melania Trump's Hervé Pierre gown in 2017, as well as other stunning gowns worn by first ladies throughout history.
Mamie Eisenhower
Mamie Eisenhower was all smiles after President Dwight D. Eisenhower took the Oath of Office. The former first lady wore a pale pink sparkly full-length gown paired with matching white gloves for the special occasion. She completed the look with a pearl choker, matching earrings, and a bold red lip.
Jackie Kennedy
Jackie Kennedy wore a sleeveless, off-white gown by Oleg Cassini featuring a silk sheer top and a strapless bodice encrusted with “brilliants” and embroidered with silver thread. She paired the look with a matching cape and gloves.
Nancy Reagan
Nancy Reagan wore a white beaded one-shouldered gown by James Galanos to the 1981 inaugural ball, featuring lace over silk satin.
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton collaborated with Oscar de la Renta for her daytime and nighttime looks at the presidential inauguration in 1997, including a sparkly form-fitting caped gown worn at the ball, celebrating her husband's presidency.
Laura Bush
Laura Bush decided to go for an all-red look during the evening after the presidential inauguration in 2005. She wore a red Chantilly lace gown designed by Michael Faircloth.
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama made a bolder choice in 2013, wearing a custom Jason Wu gown in red. Back in 2009, she also collaborated with the designer for her nighttime look, a one-shoulder gown in white.
Melania Trump
Melania Trump looked elegant in a white gown by French designer Hervé Pierre. The crisp white shoulder-bearing gown featured a red band around her waist.
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