This is really a milestone in its own right the first First Lady to be represented by two inaugural gowns in the more than 100 years of this museum. (Unsurprisingly, President Donald Trumps recurring fisticuffs with the Smithsonian, which led to the removal of text mentioning the presidents two impeachments from the National Portrait Gallery, and to artist Amy Sherald canceling a retrospective in fear of censorship, went unmentioned.) Since Helen Taft first donated her 1909 inauguration gown to the museum in 1912, the Smithsonian has assembled more than two dozen dresses, among other pieces, from first ladies wardrobes
Item care: Hand wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, do not dry clean
Imagine having to sit out during the big dance because your shoes are too painful to stand in
Soft, draped tulle sleeves add a touch of whimsy and romance, while the court train elongates your silhouette, making it perfect for grand aisle entrances and unforgettable photo moments