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The best looks from Donald Trump's inauguration
Smurf blue dresses, XXXL ties, plastered on smiles and Paddington Bear look-a-likes: the swearing in of the 45th President of the United States had it all. By Jenna Clarke
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There has never been a picture capture the mood so succinctly.Credit:Bloomberg
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President Donald Trump dances with first lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Ball. Actually it was more of a shuffle than "dance".Credit:Patrick Semansky
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President Donald Trump, left, arrives with first lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Ball, an event she confused for an O Week toga party.Credit:AP
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Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura arrive for the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol, curiously minus their plastic ponchos.Credit:Patrick Semansky
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Sen. Bernie Sanders won the day by wearing his on brand parka.Credit:WIN MCNAMEE
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The Trump children, from left, Tiffany, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump pensively consider how much Napisan they'll need to wash these ensembles. Credit:AP
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Ivanka Trump, with her husband Jared Kushner and their impeccably dressed and well behaved children, depart after her father President Donald Trump formally signed his cabinet nominations.Credit:Scott Applewhite
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The Obamas pass the time waiting for a mate (aka Trump to arrive at the White House for coffee).Credit:Evan Vucci
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Melania's love of matching gloves to her outfits started on Inauguration Eve.Credit:Evan Vucci
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I don't know what's more awkward here. Their fake smiles or Trump's XXXL tie.Credit:KEVIN DIETSCH
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Why Melania didn't think to do this to Donald is beyond me.Credit:Patrick Semansky
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'Twas a rather "chilly" day in Washington...Credit:Rob Carr
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I know this is a historic moment but Ivanka's wavvy blow dry really stole the show.Credit:Patrick Semansky
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The only human woman who could pull off this head-to-toe blue colour and not be compared to a Smurf is Melania Trump.Credit:Getty Images
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An appropriately dressed Hope Hicks, incoming White House Director of Strategic Communications, Steve Bannon, chief strategist Trump, and Kellyanne Conway, a senior Trump adviser who appears to have confused the inauguration with a Paddington Bear fan club meeting. Credit:WIN MCNAMEE