Jill Biden and Kamala Harris: the meaning of their eyes on the presidential inauguration

And Melania Trump He said goodbye to the White House in a black Chanel Jill biden, the wife of the new president of the United States, enters it with a turquoise blue coat “democrat” which expresses “tranquility” Kamala harris, with a purple coat, appeals to “understanding”.

“Elegant and sober”; thus defines the style of Jill biden the professor of protocol and social etiquette Miguel del Amo, who highlights the velvet detail of the coat, which “symbolizes power and prestige”.

He considers that the style of the already first lady is “a very formal image and a perfect label”. Plus, blue is very timely, it conveys “tranquility, authority and confidence,” says Del Amo, convinced Biden is going to be “a committed woman with a voice”.

It is common for presidents of the United States to take office with their families and take an oath on a Bible held by their wives. And so it was today, with a Jill biden, 69, who couldn’t keep her eyes from getting wet.

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Another message deciphered by Del Amo is the one sent by Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, the women who belong to Joe Biden’s Democratic Party and who have decided wear purple, the color of bipartisan understanding because it is the result of a mixture of red and republican blue Democrat, “an important diplomatic nod which calls for understanding, dialogue and a return to normality”.

With Jill Biden, 48 women have now been in the White House since the mythical arrival of Martha Washington, wife of the first American president, George Washington.

However, it was with Jacqueline Kennedy that fashion began to be used “As a tool to build and strengthen the image of the first lady”, explains the protocol expert, while evoking the legendary pastel blue outfit, the “pillbox” hat and the sand pouch to protect himself from the cold he wore in January 1961.

But not only the outfit of the first lady is analyzed, but also that of the President of the United States, “in which the colors play a very important role, send messages and enhance the party to which they belong”.

So, Joe biden, being a daytime event, he was sworn in in a navy blue suit, white shirt and light blue tie, and protected himself from the cold with a navy blue coat, clothing almost identical to those used by others presidents, such as Barack obama or Bill Clinton, in his inaugurations.

With the arrival of Jill Biden at the White House, the outfits that other first ladies used that day are returning to the scene, including that of Melania Trump, who took advantage of her husband’s inauguration to give way. has a world of luxury and haute couture that started with Ralph Lauren’s sky blue coat dress, “A design that recalls the style of Jacqueline Kennedy,” says Del Amo.

Michelle obama, which took place with a functional and colorful style, chose for the first inauguration of her husband, in 2009, a set in lime green. And in the second, in 2013, she took a risk with a plaid coat with a beaded belt and high boots, by Thom Browne. “Naturalness was his best weapon,” he explains.

More sober and conservative, Laura Bush, wife of George W. Bush, who in 2001 opted for a light blue coat matched with a round-neck dress, created by Michael Faircloth, while for the start of the second term in 2005 He preferred wear a snow coat with some shiny sparkles.

The style Hillary Clinton He’s come a long way since coming to the White House in 1993 with an intense blue hat ensemble, recounts Del Amo, who recalls that for Bill Clinton’s second inauguration four years later, he wore a pink coat.

the white pearls and blue color were the characteristics of Barbara bush ever since her husband, George Bush, took office in 1989, an act he has witnessed with a classic button-down coat. Nancy reaganfeminine and stylish, she brought the glamor back to the White House in 1981 with a naughty red coat, “the color of Republicans”, adds the protocol expert who recalls that the movie star always dressed “wonderfully”. Just remember the blue outfit with gold chains and a cap he wore at the 1985 grand opening.

And Rosalynn Carter, functional and austere, he chose to wear a blue outfit and high boots, an old model, Betty ford, the first model and dancer to arrive at the White House, she opted for a short blue dress, with a pronounced neckline, with white details for the month of August 1974.

Pat nixonIn 1969, he opted for a fuchsia pink coat and a fur hat, while in 1973 he preferred a bottle green model. “In the early years, he opted for bolder clothing that included a message of equality for women.” Claudia johnsonKnown as the “Lady Bird,” she marked her look with simple, brightly colored outfits like the tiered coat she wore at Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1963 inauguration.

Some conservatives, some modern. Some were right, some were not, but all, says the expert, followed the protocol, even when they were cold.

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