The Evolution Of First Ladies’ Fashion

Published on 03/29/2022
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Laura Bush

Laura, like Hillary, wore a red-crystal encrusted gown designed by a Texas designer for her first inauguration. She also wore pearls as a tribute to her mother-in-law, former First Lady Barbara Bush. The country was in a totally different post-September 11th phase when Bush was re-elected for a second term. Laura followed in Hillary’s footsteps and wore Oscar De La Renta. In an embroidered icy blue and silver tulle gown encrusted with Austrian crystals, she looked breathtaking. Fashion, clearly, recognizes no political bounds.

Laura Bush

Laura Bush

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Laura Chose Simple

Less really is more. Laura Bush’s attitude toward her wardrobe was as follows. Sure, she could have strolled into a room and been the belle of the ball every time, but she didn’t. Dallas fashion designer reacted on Bush after noting that Melania Trump got it right at the inauguration. “What I loved about Mrs. Bush was that she was always extremely conscious of not wanting her clothing to shout loudly,” Faircloth said. “She had a lot of things she thought were more important.”

Laura Bush Liked To Keep Quiet

Laura Chose Simple

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