I wore light blue again… ‘Jackie Style’ 60 years ago aimed by first-time ladies

First ladies in pale blue clothes at the husband’s inauguration ceremony. From left, Jill Biden, Melania Trump, and Jacqueline Kennedy. [AFP=뉴스1]

At the inauguration ceremony of US President Joe Biden, held on the 20th (local time), First Lady Jill Biden wore a blue coat and dress and long gloves. It is said to be made to order by the American designer Alexandra O’Neill’s brand Macarian. On that day, former President George W. Bush’s wife, Barbara Bush, also attended the inauguration ceremony wearing a blue coat.

Former President George W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush attended the inauguration ceremony of President Joe Biden on the 20th (local time). [AFP=연합뉴스]

On this day, Mrs. Melania Trump did not show up, but also wore a pale blue two-piece and long gloves at the inauguration ceremony of former President Donald Trump four years ago. It was a cashmere garment made by famous American designer Ralph Lauren.

Regardless of the husband’s political party, age, or job, the sky blue suit seems to have established itself as the inauguration ceremony’first lady style’. Locally, this is also viewed as the influence of Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy. Jacqueline wore a pale blue two-piece, hat and long gloves at the inauguration of President Kennedy in 1961. As much as the public’s love for Mrs. Kennedy was special, his costumes have since become an icon of’first lady style’.

Especially, when Ms. Melania appeared four years ago in retro costumes in the 1960s, there were many evaluations that it reminded me of Ms. Jacqueline.

First Lady Jill Biden is waving her hand to greet her wearing a blue suit and gloves at the inauguration ceremony of the 46th US president. [로이터=연합뉴스]

In addition to Jacqueline’s heritage, the feeling and image of the blue-colored color is the background that solidified into the style of the First Lady. “I chose this color because blue means trust and loyalty,” said Alexandra O’Neill, who designed Jill Biden’s clothing. Macarian, the brand that produced the inauguration ceremony, also said, “We chose blue color to show trust, confidence, and stability.”

But at the inauguration ceremony that day, another color caught the viewers’ eyes. It is the’purple’ worn by Kamala Harris. Purple symbolizes women and minorities. It is also the color of the clothes Shirley Chisom, who was the first black woman to run for president in 1972, wore during the campaign. “Harris’ wearing purple shows that Chisomi inspired Harris’ political journey,” CNN broadcast said.

There is also another interpretation. The New York Times (NYT) said, “Purple is a mixture of red, the symbol of the Republican Party, and blue, the symbol of the Democratic Party, and means unity and unity in the United States.”

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attended the inauguration of President Joe Biden on the 20th (local time). Former Secretary of State Clinton wore Ralph Lauren’s purple suit in a dark purple coat.[AFP=연합뉴스]

Vice President Kamala Harris applauds President Biden’s family as they hug him. [AP=연합뉴스]

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also wore a purple Ralph Lauren suit under his coat. Michelle Obama wore a burgundy suit made by young black designer Sergio Hudson.

Reporter Jeong Eun-hye [email protected]