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Photos: The Internet's Favorite Inauguration Day Fashions

From stepchildren to senators, attendees flocked to the Capitol in both muted and flashy garments, sending Twitter into a frenzy over standout styles.
National youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman arrives at the inauguration, dressed head to mask to toe in bright, primary colors.

The presidential inauguration ceremony on Wednesday looked a lot different than in previous years. Masks were a reminder of a pandemic still raging. The ceremonial parade was canceled and some customs went virtual. In a historically rare snub, a sitting President Trump was absent for the swearing-in ceremony of his successor, Joe Biden.

But, at least for the sartorially minded, an abundance of strategically selected outfits helped elevate an unusual and scaled-back ceremony.

There were , elaborate face masks and dramatic collars. Over on social media, amateur fashion sleuths looked on, attaching symbolism

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