Mamie Eisenhower’s Second Inaugural Gown Had Crystals
However, while Mamie Eisenhower went to great lengths to dress for her first inaugural ball, that effort pales in comparison to her second inaugural ball gown. Mamie eschewed her characteristic pink gown in favor of a citron lace and taffeta number, which she wore during her husband’s second term in office. And that wasn’t the only difference between the two. A pearl necklace, translucent topaz, and even a few crystal drips were used to embellish this gown instead of rhinestones. Similarly to the first outfit, Eisenhower chose to accessorize with elbow-high gloves, and he completed the appearance with a similar pocketbook. A second gown was designed by Nettie Rosenstein, who also designed the first garment.
Mamie Eisenhower’s Second Inaugural Gown Had Crystals
Mamie Eisenhower Ditching Her Signature Color
On May 16, 1957, Mamie Eisenhower was photographed wearing a darker shade of her characteristic color, which she had previously worn. This time around, the former First Lady chose to dress in a silk floor-length gown with a unique design in the centre of the bodice for her outing with her husband. In any case, it makes little difference to the elegant appearance she has put together, complete with delicate jeweled accents in her jewelry, elbow-length gloves, and her white fur shawl, which she has draped over her arm as she grins up at her husband.
Mamie Eisenhower Ditching Her Signature Color
