Dr. Jill Biden will become First Lady of the United States in January, when Joe Biden is inaugurated as US president. “I’m Jill’s husband,” Joe famously said during his victory speech from Wilmington, DE, thanking his support system for their hard work on the campaign and not forgetting, of course, the clear impact Jill has made on Americans as his wife. Jill will be the only first lady to continue her career as a lifelong educator while maintaining her responsibilities as FLOTUS. But just like those before her, she will be scrutinized for her clothing choices and faced with the reality that fashion plays a role in politics.
During the course of the 2020 election, Dr. Biden proved that she’s unafraid to make a statement (her Stuart Weitzman VOTE boots and VOTE face mask may immediately come to mind), but she has also sent more subtle messages. Jill opted to wear Gabriela Hearst for the first presidential debate, a designer whose career is rooted in sustainability and eco-friendly practices, the same way Jill’s is rooted in nurturing and cultivating growth. Though this is more of an underlying connection, it suggests we’ll see even more blatant style moves from Jill, like when she wore a matching face mask and dress set to drive home the point that wearing a mask is essential – clearly, her own look wouldn’t have been complete without one.
Dr. Biden has also championed designers from diverse backgrounds during her time in the spotlight, and this extends beyond the past year or so, though her most recent choice to sport Oscar de la Renta for her husband’s victory speech was in support of co-creative directors Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim, who are at the helm of ODLR and both immigrants to the United States. Ahead, we break down the most notable elements of Jill’s style, all of which suggest she’ll pay careful consideration to her wardrobe but also keep wearing what she likes. As an American, there’s no better way to achieve balance and keep it real.
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