The Evolution Of First Ladies’ Fashion

Published on 03/29/2022
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Lou Henry Hoover

She was the sole female Geology major when Herbert Hoover met her at Stanford University. Lou Hoover is regarded as one of the “best dressed women.” She was the first First Lady to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine. She also made a point of wearing American-produced apparel rather than foreign-made goods, as many fashionistas did at the time. She also uses her fashion to promote the cotton textile industry, therefore she dresses in cotton gowns. Her first appearance was in a grand yet modest silk crepe evening gown adorned with silver thread brocade.

Lou Henry Hoover

Lou Henry Hoover

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Jill Biden and Karen Pence, Two-Second Ladies Together

Prior to the 2017 Presidential Inauguration, then-Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden met with then-Vice President-elect Mike Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, at the White House, where both ladies shined. To mark the occasion, Pence chose a more modest flowery gown with a black coat, while Biden dared to wear a flash of bright pink. Her shift dress and neutral shoes are both lovely and approachable.

Karen Pence And Jill Biden, Two Second Ladies Together

Jill Biden and Karen Pence, Two Second Ladies Together

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