With Donald Trump being sworn into office, we aren’t the most thrilled about the 60th presidential inauguration but it does give us the opportunity to look back on some historic fashion moments with joy and pride. Inaugurations have long served as a showcase not just for political tradition but also for iconic fashion moments that remain etched in history. From Michelle Obama’s trailblazing elegance to Amanda Gorman’s poetic symbolism, these looks have defined moments of hope, change, and unity. Here’s a look back at some of the most unforgettable inaugural fashion moments.
Michelle Obama: 2009, 2013, 2021 Inauguration Fashion
For Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009, Michelle Obama wore a custom-designed lemongrass yellow sheath dress with a matching coat by Isabel Toledo. The look was paired with green leather gloves from J.Crew and Jimmy Choo heels, embodying a tone of optimism and accessibility. The designer told WWD that she wanted to don our forever FLOTUS in “a hopeful color that is so to the core of the beginning of things.” Toledo continued, “I really wanted to make her glow,” Toledo added. “I wanted to make her look luminous. I felt it was my duty.”
In 2013, she turned heads in a striking Thom Browne coat and dress in navy jacquard, cinched with a custom-made J.Crew belt. According to an interview with The Cut, Browne said, “It’s overwhelming … It is one of those rare moments in someone’s career that you will always remember. There’s not a word that can really describe it. It’s just amazing.”
As the first Black First Lady, Michelle Obama’s fashion choices spoke volumes about representation and modernity. She seamlessly blended high-end design with approachable brands, setting a new standard for inaugural style.
2021 hit differently in so many ways but Michelle’s Sergio Hudson look was one for the books. The Former First Lady wore a belted monochrome ensemble in burgundy and plum shades…
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