These First Ladies Were So Stylish, We Were Like, "POTUS Who?"

Years as First Lady: 1953-1961

Her Look: Even the way Mamie wore her dresses was princess-like. She knew how to pose, curtsying in embellished gowns and folding her hands atop a fanned-out dress while pictured sitting down. Every accessory looked not only perfectly matched but also perfectly placed.

Years as First Lady: 1961-1963

Her Look: Though her time in the White House was short, Jackie Kennedy was not short of influence. She pioneered a new take on power dressing, opting for bold colors and sophisticated cuts, while still embracing major '60s trends. Whether it was the delicate way she clutched her purse or how she fastened her pillbox hat just so, Jackie O. was a clear fashion girl, through and through.

Years as First Lady: 1963-1969

Her Look: Her outfits always felt special. Whether it was a contrast Peter Pan collar, accented by coordinated shoes and a bag or full-length gloves that extended past the hem of her sleeve and elongated her coat, there was something opulent about everything she wore.

Years as First Lady: 1974-1977

Her Look: Betty loved polished separates, and her outfits often veered on the modern, tomboy side. Whether it was a silk patterned scarf, furry sleeves, or a crisply tailored blazer, Betty added whatever she liked onto her outfits and carried herself with confidence.

Years as First Lady: 1977-1981

Her Look: Rosalynn's outfits were colorful but demure. She fancied a pussy-bow blouse and a long hemline, and many of her dresses featured feminine details like pleating or a waist-defining cinch.

Years as First Lady: 1981-1989

Her Look: Nancy loved a coordinated set or a fancy outfit with exaggerated shoulders and shine. She thought about all the little details, selecting stud earrings that perfectly matched the buttons on her blouse or popping a crisp white collar from under her cardigan.

Years as First Lady: 1993-2001

Her Look: Even when it was pencil skirts, not pantsuits, Hillary loved to carry out a color scheme. During her time as first lady, she pulled out all the stops, coordinating her outfit with Bill's tie or adding lightness to his dark suit with sugar-pink or mint-green separates.

Years as First Lady: 2009-present

Her Look: Michelle has worn her fair share of show-stealing gowns, some even splashed with prints or saturated in bold color. But we'll always picture her in an A-line silhouette, kitten heels, and hoop earrings — her go-to ensemble, usually by way of a favorite American designer.