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New York City native Nancy Reagan passed away on Sunday at the age of 94.

, Reagan is especially remembered for

for First Lady style. (Even today’s GOP presidential candidates’ wives

.) Below, 10 of her most memorable looks.

1966

The fashionable first lady brought a new sense of country-club cool to the campaign trail, donning this pink-and-white gingham frock (above, left).

1981

Reagan makes stylish strides in this beaded masterpiece by James Galanos (above, right). The designer, who outfitted stars from Jackie Kennedy and Lady Bird Johnson to Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, created Reagan’s gown for her husband’s inauguration.

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1981

It’s hard not be love-struck with the Cupid-themed palette of this blouse-and-skirt combo (above, left). Reagan takes the plunge in this snow-white showstopper (above, right).

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1984

The White House maiden (above, left) looks timeless in a perfectly polished all-white ensemble.

1985

Mixing prints can be a tricky trend to tackle — but not when you’re Nancy Reagan (above, right).

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1985

Reagan (above, left) strikes a heavenly note in this beaded white wonder by Galanos.

1986

Haute headwear at its finest (above, right)!

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1988

The first lady delivered one of her top looks ever in this radiant red number.

Reagan (right) serves up another winning ensemble, pictured here with designer Oscar de la Renta (a favorite of hers) and philanthropist Brooke Astor.

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