See These Key Players’ Inauguration LooksFrom the chic to the very, very patriotic

The Friday marked the end of Barack Obama's presidency and the beginning of Donald Trump's. The weeks leading up to the event were fraught with controversy, from figuring out the performances at the inauguration concert, to which politicians would (and would not) attend.

But despite the drama, the most powerful people in the nation gathered together dressed in their very best to honor the incoming president. We rounded up the most noteworthy fashion looks from Inauguration Day:

MELANIA TRUMP The first lady wore a powder blue dress designed by Ralph Lauren, according to USA Today. Some are making comparisons between her outfit and that worn by former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy at the 1961 inauguration of her husband, President Kennedy.

There was chatter leading up to the inauguration over who would dress Melania Trump after designers began to protest the new administration.