First Ladies throughout history have stolen their husband’s show with the outfits they have donned while standing beside them as they are being swore-in as the next president of the United States.
The outfit that a First Lady wears on inaugural day not only the nation but the whole world is so much more than just a piece of cloth — it sets the tone. Fashion is a powerful tool and what the First Lady is seen wearing to this momentous occasion by and large shows a form of diplomacy.
In honor of Inauguration Day, Political Fashion has dedicated a special post looking back at not only First Lady Melania Trump’s stylish ensemble from four years ago on this date, but as well as 15 of her predecessors, both Republicans and Democrats, and what and who they wore on Inauguration Day.
The next First Lady better take notes.
Jackie Kennedy in 1961
Jackie Kennedy looked the epitome of class in a cream cloak at the 1961 Inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. In her classic pillbox hat style that became a fashion iconic, Jackie wore this timeless ensemble while on her way to the 1961 Inauguration with a collarless coat with round, retro buttons. She completed her look wearing white gloves, pearl earrings, and a furry muff.
Lady Bird Johnson in 1965
Pat Nixon in 1969
Betty Ford in 1974
Rosalynn Carter in 1977
Nancy Reagan in 1981
Nancy Reagan in 1985
Barbara Bush in 1989
Hillary Clinton in 1993
Hillary Clinton in 1997
Laura Bush in 2001
Laura Bush in 2005
Michelle Obama in 2009
Michelle Obama in 2013
Melania Trump in 2017
Netha moore
January 27, 2021Thank you so much for this presentation.
Everyone represented appeared more elegant than our present First Lady. Her hair was a mess and her coat was ill fitting.
Janet McLean
January 22, 2021Yes black for mourning on leaving BUT a bright orange & blue long caftan on arriving in Florida showing lightness, relation & fun going forward in her life . As if she exhaled!
Rose Schulz
January 21, 2021Melania was a beautiful first lady and will be missed. Always a lady.
romeo10380
January 21, 2021Melania always looks beautiful. She is truely a very nice and kind person.
romeo10380
January 21, 2021Melania always looks beautiful! She is truely a very kind nice person
Julie Jensen Stevens
January 20, 2021Love it she always looks so classy. A great first lady.
Rita Kay Martin
January 20, 2021NO ONE EVER DRESSED AS WELL AS OUR FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP !!
jani
January 20, 2021No one can out do Melania Trump, she is the best!