In 1961 31-year-old Mrs.Jacqueline Kennedy wore this white gown and cape that she designed herself (which is awesome), but not without a little help from Bergdorf Goodman's Ethan Frankau. I think this choice is very classic and looks absolutely gorgeous on her. This woman really knew her fashion stuff and always looked radiant in whatever she chose to wear. A+:
In 1965 Claudia Johnson wore this bright yellow silk gown made by John Moore to the inauguration of her husband Lyndon B. Johnson. This "Lady Bird" was 51 but dressed with the confidence of a 20 year old while keeping private and classy, dressing perfectly for her age. This outfit is obviously gorgeous but with my 21st century vision I guess I'm wishing she would have dressed a bit more snazzy-like. This choice is a bit bland, however she did dress her age which sometimes can be hard to tackle so for that, I give her an B:
In 1969, 56-year-old Patricia Nixon wore this Karen Stark for Harvey Berin double-faced satin gown and matching embroidered cropped jacket to her husband Richard Nixon's inauguration. This ensemble I absolutely adore. The jacket is the perfect touch to make whole thing look sophisticated and strong yet youthful and fun. I love to experiment in different types of glitters, sequins, and beading when it comes to formals and when this is done in the right way it looks stunning rather than tacky. The belt and the gloves add a little extra umph to the outfit - A++ for her!:
In 1977, 49-year-old Rosalynn Carter repurposed a Mary Matise for Jimmae gold embroidered coat over a blue chiffon gown - the same one she had worn to husband Jimmy Carter's inauguration. A for effort in being thrifty for a country facing an economic slump, plus the colors go amazing together - light blue and sparkling gold are perfect for a stunning bright formal. Now if only we could do a mini make-over on that girl of hers! I give Mrs. Carter an A:
In 1981, 59-year-old Nancy Reagan wore this embroidered lace inaugural gown by James Galanos to husband Ronald Reagan's inauguration, and certainly up-ed the glam level in the White House with it. This choice is sophisticated, classy and rich but still simple, mellow and not too-over the top. Plus - not only is white an absolute go-to color and all out glamorous option, but the one-shoulder look is 100% still in and hotter than ever. Talk about seeing the fashion future - I give her an A++:
In 1989 Barbara Bush wore this royal blue Arnold Scaasi gown for husband George H. Bush's inauguartional gala. I love the color, especially paired with her snow-white hair and trademark triple-strand of pearls, however, the design I'm not to sure about. The cut of the dress reminds me of a princess back in story-land with one of those pointy hats with string on it. She did dress her age of 63 years, but I'm not to fond of the way she mixed materials. Velvet is never a good option for me unless its on a teddy bear so for this I give her a C+:
In 1993 Hillary Clinton wore this simmering purple lace gown by Little Rock's Sarah Phillips for her husband Bill Clinton's inauguration. For his second inauguration in 1997 she wore this lace gown by Oscar de la Renta. I really like her choice for 1993, the color looks radiant on her and it is very formal sophisticated so its naturally a good fit for a first lady. Obviously fashion has changed in the last 15 years so if it were up to me now I would probably shorten the sleeves, maybe take them off all together and give her gloves, plus take in the poof of the skirt and make it flow more. I love her choice for 1997, its perfect to me. The color is classy and strong and the high cut is very prestigious looking on her. For all of her choices I give her an A:
In 2001 as first lady of the twenty-first century, Laura Bush wore this red lace gown by local favorite Michael Faircloth, but also chose Oscar de la Renta to design her silver gown that she wore to the 2005 inauguration of her husband George Dubya. This dress is decent, theres nothing really wrong with it.... Its one of the first that doesnt have a neck that is cut up past the eyebrows, however there is not really anything stunning about it. Obviously red is an excellent choice for any woman - it's that one color that looks great on everyone. Plus, I like the sparkling of the gown. I guess I just wish there were more to it, maybe more of an interesting cut. Dress like its the future lady! Overall - B+:
Now, I have full confidence in our lattest first lady Michelle. Mrs. Obama is by far the best-dressed woman to enter the White House. This lady knows S-T-Y-L-E! She is not afraid to take risks in her fashion and has a way of pulling everything off perfectly - not too mention everybody loves the clothing she chooses! She knows how to work the most ruffled top to the classic LBD which is something that many women cannot do. Sarah Palin can spend 800 million dollars on her stuff, but regardless of how much Michelle Obama spends people love her. Now that says something. This is a beautiful woman who is gonna do great both in her presidential-wifey career as well as her fashion one. A+++++ for her future!!:
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