20+ of the Most Gorgeous Inaugural Gowns Worn By First Ladies

Published on 12/01/2021
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The Second Dress Hillary Clinton Wore To 14 Balls

Bill Clinton hosted a record-breaking 14 inauguration balls in 1997, the most in the history of the United States. First Lady Hillary Clinton wore a dress designed by Oscar de la Renta, a well-known fashion designer. For part of the evening, she wore the gown with a golden cloak, which was meant to be a homage to Jackie Kennedy’s style. Oscar de la Renta designed an A-line gown with golden lace for the occasion. It featured long sleeves and a high neckline, and it looked great. Clinton met the designer for the first time when she ran into him at the Kennedy Convention in 1963. He said that she was wearing one of his outfits, which she didn’t realize she was wearing until afterwards.

The Second Dress Hillary Clinton Wore To 14 Balls

The Second Dress Hillary Clinton Wore To 14 Balls

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Grace Coolidge Wore A Top Hat

Grace Coolidge, Calvin Coolidge’s wife, preferred to dress in slacks and keep her hair short. However, she was also well-known for her opulent attire. Her feathery top hat, which she wore during her inauguration, defied all expectations. Of course, she’s wearing a grey outfit as well. Grace Coolidge wore a white, fur-trimmed jacket that matched her hat to match her outfit for the event. It was only fitting that she finished the look with fitted gloves and a beaded clutch. It has been said that Coolidge’s fashion sense is “modern.” While in France, she received a gold medal for her fashion sense from Charles Worth, the head of the French clothing industry, which she received while there.

Grace Coolidge Wore A Top Hat

Grace Coolidge Wore A Top Hat

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