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

Published on 12/01/2021
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Laura’s Second Inaugural Designer Dressed

In January 2005, George W. Bush began his second term as president of the United States. Laura Bush’s outfit was designed by Oscar de la Renta, who has designed gowns for many past first ladies, including Hillary Clinton and Jacqueline Kennedy. It was an ice-blue v-neck with a sprinkling of sparkles. With long, translucent sleeves and a slit in the middle, the dress was really stunning. It was lavishly embroidered with Austrian and bugle beads, as well as other materials. Laura’s eyes are blue, so De la Renta chose a color to match them. Laura Bush has worn several of Oscar de la Renta’s designs over the years, and her appearances in Vogue have been documented.

Laura's Second Inaugural Designer Dressed

Laura’s Second Inaugural Designer Dressed

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Jill Biden Wore An Inaugural Outfit That Conveyed “Trust, Confidence, And Stability”

Dr Jill Biden wore a stunning blue dress and jacket set from Markarian, an American label founded by designer Alexandra O’Neill, for her husband Joe Biden’s Presidential Inauguration ceremony in 2021. It was designed to “signify trust, confidence, and stability.” according to the designer, who employed many hues of blue as well as a range of textiles to achieve this effect. Because of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the global pandemic, Biden accessorized her appearance with a matching face mask.

Jill Biden Wore An Inaugural Outfit That Conveyed Trust, Confidence, And Stability

Jill Biden Wore An Inaugural Outfit That Conveyed Trust, Confidence, And Stability

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