Let's take a look at the look of America's first ladies over the years
The entire country has long watched the First Ladies of the United States very carefully, especially when it comes to the outfits they choose to wear on a daily basis and for formal events. Indeed, who said that fashion and politics could not get along? The role of First Lady of the United States of America has long been considered prestigious. Each of the women who held this position demonstrated an exceptional level of class, style and attention to detail. We invite you to discover here some of the most beautiful dresses worn by the First Ladies over the years, and to pay tribute to the designers who designed them.
Grandma Doud Eisenhower
It was in San Antonio, Texas, that Mamie Eisenhower met her future husband, who would be President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The latter was a military man, and the couple spent a lot of time together before Dwight ran for president and won by a large majority. Unlike the former first ladies of the United States of America, Mamie was a true fashionista! She also particularly liked to play the role of hostess and prepared for these occasions. Some of her outfits were created by Scaasi, Mollie Parnis, Trifari and Sally Victor. She was known as one of the best dressed ladies of the time. “The Mamie look” was a whole “fashion style”, which, according to Dior, was influenced by Madame Eisenhower herself.
The Granny look
This photo dates from 1953. On the occasion of the shot, Mamie Eisenhower wore an inaugural dress created by Nettie Rosenstein the same year. The pink silk skin dress was really beautiful. More than 2,000 rhinestones have been hand-embroidered here. Trifari gloves and jewelry, a Judith Leiber beaded handbag and Delman shoes complete the ensemble that Mamie wears. The dress, which is one of the first lady's most popular, is still on display as part of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's inaugural dress collection. This particular shade of pink became immensely fashionable after Grandma wore this dress for the inauguration ceremony.
John Fidgerald Kennedy was already a member of Congress when they met Jackie, and they were both considered the most fashionable White House couple then. The country was very oriented towards television and film culture, even before JFK took office in 1960. Also, Jackie became one of the first ladies to be scrutinized and judged for her appearance. Her fashion choices were a real hit, and she quickly gained a strong reputation as a trendsetter around the world. She worked a lot with the designer Oleg Cassini, who became known worldwide thanks to her.
Jackie was wary of the media and she was even one of the first to hire a press officer. She paid attention to absolutely everything. Much good did her since she was nicknamed "the perfect woman" and it was thanks to her that the Kennedy family was considered a family of royal blood in America. She set the bar very high for the first ladies who followed. For the inauguration ceremony of her husband as President, it was Ethan Frankou who had created an off-white sleeveless silk chiffon dress with silver thread, complete with a cape. Jackie was well aware that the event would be broadcast worldwide, so she chose a vibrant shade. The dress, of course, was a real hit!
Jacqueline Kennedy - maiden name Jacqueline Bouvier - asked Anne Lowe to design her wedding dress, but tragedy struck. Ten days before the wedding, a water main collapsed, flooding Anne Lowe's studio on Madison Avenue. Among the damaged clothes was Jackie's dress, which had taken two months to make. To be able to procure new laces of French white taffeta and pink silk, Anne Lowe bought “on the fly”. Her team of seamstresses managed to get everything done on time. From a historical point of view, this dress is one of the most recognizable wedding dresses.
Many people overlook the style of the First Ladies and instead focus on their outdoor pursuits. The founder of the Betty Ford Center, one of the most important clinics in history, was a feminist. She should also be recognized for her style. She attracted attention with her beauty. Her style was basic without being overly sophisticated, making it easy for anyone to copy her style by choosing a combination of clothes to wear.
Betty Bloomer married Gerald R. Ford at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, MI in 1948. Other brides would wear white on their wedding day, but not her. Her sparkling outfit and matching heels really set her off. Betty had already been married. Her first husband, Bill Warren, was an alcoholic. They finally divorced in 1947. After meeting Gerald R. Ford, the two lovers had to postpone their wedding as he ran for Congressman. Jerry was a candidate and worried about what voters might think about the idea of him marrying a divorced ex-dancer.
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