Although there was a chance this year our nation would see the first ever First Husband, Michelle Obama will be the next First Lady, and she's already dressing the part. Narciso Rodriguez, Maria Pinto, J.Crew and other designs are just a few seemingly effortless fashion choices she has made thus far. Let's take a look at some other White House trend setters.

Purple dress by Maria Pinto

Black and red dress by Narciso Rodriguez

Mary Todd Lincoln
Barney's on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan recently had a display with portraits of all the First Ladies. Curious enough, Laurie Munn, the artist who completed the works, said that Mary Todd was a big spender, and it was usually on fashion merchandise, including a pair of $3,000 lace gloves that she hid in the White House. Mary Todd deserved a few luxuries after enduring the pressures of First Lady in a time of war. You go, Mary Todd!

Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis
In her own right, "Jackie O" is one of the most influential fashion icons of our time. She set the style for the early '60s with clean suits, A-line dresses and on occassion, a pillbox hat. But it was during her post-White House days when this former First Lady really began to shine. Large sunglasses, wide-leg trousers and Hermes head scarves are just a few of the crazes that she helped catch on and still remain today.

Laura Bush
Definitely one of the more conservative First Wives, I thought it was rather daring of Laura Bush to pose for this September's issue of Harper's Bazaar. I think she looks gorgeous in this luxurious Oscar de la Renta gown with her Scottish terriers.