No matter how you feel about the government, who you voted for, or what political party you belong to, Inauguration Day is a special event for every American. Even if you hate politics completely, there’s a natural curiosity about what everyone is wearing. Here’s my take on Inauguration fashion:
Best: Melania Trump
It’s not difficult to look good when you’re as tall, thin, and pretty as the First Lady, but she was exceptionally well put together, dressed in sky blue Ralph Lauren with color coordinated accessories and a softly arranged updo. I heard several reporters compare her style to Jackie Kennedy’s, which I must agree with.
Worst: Kellyanne Conway
While I can appreciate the Patriotic nod, Kellyanne’s red, white, and blue ensemble fell flat on its face. The big buttons and wide belt seem more fitting for a Revolutionary War solider; her hair looks exceptionally brittle and overly bleached, and the red hat seems out of place. Most shocking of all: the coat is made by Gucci and costs $3,600!
Best Color: Jill Biden
The perennially stylish doctor was seen wearing the loveliest shade of hot pink. The lady she’s reaching out to embrace is Mrs. Pence. The new Second Lady doesn’t seem to be too interested in clothes, but was dressed modestly and appropriately in a plain black coat.
Ladies in White: Trump Sisters and Hillary Clinton
Favorite daughter Ivanka, Odd Girl Out Tiffany, and the gracious loser all chose to wear the same color. In what was a particularly dignified move, a stoic Hillary attended the event when 60 Democratic House members refused and she deserves credit for that. (Michelle Obama, on the other hand, appeared to be bitter and was scowling quite a bit.)
Most Elegant: Nancy Pelosi
Following the trend, the Minority Leader picked lighter colors, combining soft gray, brown gloves, and a fabulous set of pearls into an elegant ensemble. The only misstep was an unnecessary Obamacare button pinned to her lapel.
Honorable Mention: Dick Cheney’s Hat
In a nod to his Wyoming roots, the former Vice President wore an eye-catching western hat.
And, even though it has nothing to do with fashion, I can’t discuss the Inauguration without mentioning Rabbi Hier’s contribution. Invited presumably because of his association with the Kushner family, he ignored the critics who demanded he bow out, and delivered an excellent benediction. Since no Rabbi had done this since the Reagan administration, it was a very big deal and I’m pleased to see that the Jewish community was included.
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Agreed, Melania was beautiful, so stylish and gracious. My husband and I mentioned FL Jackie at almost the same time! I saw a head shot of Kellyanne with the red hat early in the day. It was pulled down a little more than in this photo and I thought it looked great. Then I saw the dress when she went into the luncheon and Whoa!…that was bad! Mrs. Clinton looked great and I give her bonus points for being there with a smile. Nancy Pelosi looked better that usual and I was impressed with how gracious she was toward President Trump. Did you see the gorgeous ball gown Ivanka was wearing? I only saw her at the Military Ball, but I’m assuming she didn’t change from the other balls. OMGosh, she was gorgeous!
Ivanka always looks very put-together and stylish, probably because she has her own clothing and accessories line. The ball gowns were even better than the Inauguration day outfits. Such a fashion parade and lots of fun to see!