Edith Roosevelt Reused Her Dresses For Material
Edith Roosevelt wore this beautiful gown to her husband’s inauguration dance in 1901, and it is still in existence today. Edith looked every inch the First Lady, complete with a lengthy train, crochet fan, and intricate bodice design. Ironically, it was Edith’s style that inspired the establishment of the First Lady collection at the Smithsonian Institution. Due to her habit of dressing in gowns and then ripping them to shreds, the former First Lady didn’t have much leftover to contribute. The bodice of her initial gown was made from a piece of a previously worn garment, which she enjoyed repurposing as material for new gowns and other clothes.
Edith Roosevelt Reused Her Dresses For Material
Helen Taft Was All About Her Beaded Accents
Helen Taft, the former First Lady of the United States, posed for this portrait in 1910. Despite the fact that this isn’t the gown she wore to her husband’s inaugural ball, it was one in which she took a great deal of satisfaction. She is known for embellishing her gowns with beaded and metallic elements, and this gown is no exception. With elbow-high gloves and a stunning white silk chiffon skirt, this gown is both elegant and jaw-dropping in its beauty. The addition of the jewelled choker and understated earrings just adds to the overall beauty of the combo.
Helen Taft Was All About Her Beaded Accents
