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

Published on 12/01/2021
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Jackie Kennedy’s Last-Minute Wedding Gown

Jackie Bouvier commissioned fashion designer Anne Lowe to create her wedding gown in 1953, but tragedy struck the couple soon after. A water pipe burst at Lowe’s studio on Madison Avenue ten days before the wedding, causing havoc in the studio and across the building. This disaster caused the ruination of ten of the bridal dresses, including Jackie’s gown, which had taken two months to build. Lowe ordered additional ivory French taffeta and pink silk faille for the dress in a rush, and the outfit was remade. In the end, she and her crew of seamstresses were able to complete the project in record time. The gown, which features a traditional neckline and a bouffant skirt, is considered to be one of the most iconic wedding gowns in history.

Jackie Kennedy's Last Minute Wedding Gown

Jackie Kennedy’s Last Minute Wedding Gown

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The Style Of Betty Ford

In many situations, the fashion sense of first women is disregarded, and the attention is instead directed toward their extracurricular activities. In the instance of Betty Ford, she was a feminist and the creator of the Betty Ford Center, which is also one of the most well-known clinics in the history of medicine. Her sense of style, on the other hand, deserves to be recognized as well. Her appearances were something to be admired and emulated. Her style was not overly complicated, but the simplicity of her ensembles was something that anyone could turn to when unsure of what to wear for the day ahead of them. Standing next to Gerald Ford, she enhanced his appearance by a significant margin.

The Style Of Betty Ford

The Style Of Betty Ford

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