and a prediction of what Melania Trump will wear on Monday The famously stylish and sociable hostess Dolley Madison was the first First Lady to host an official inauguration ball, in 1809.

But Rosalynn Carter, an early adopter of the trend, did not receive the same reception when she recycled her Mary Matise-designed gold-trimmed gown to the inaugural ball in 1977 following Jimmy ...

Welcome to the more theatrical and glamorous side of the transition of power in America: the inauguration balls. Donald and Melania Trump made a grand entrance at the Commander-in-Chief ball ...

From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and to the inaugural balls. Jackie Kennedy set a high bar for first lady ...

President Donald Trump went heavy on his list of executive actions during his inaugural speech on ... a buffet seafood dinner and open bar. Though glittery ball gowns abounded, many attendees ...

Celebrate inauguration in style at the historic Watergate hotel with the Next Whisky Bar’s “Presidential Bites Flight ... There’s also foie gras torchon paired with brioche, fig, and edible gold, or ...

For added panache, designer Sally Migram sewed a floral and leaf pattern into the fabric with gold thread ... Michelle Obama wore to the inaugural balls appeared to be reminiscent of this design.) ...