First Lady Fashion: A look at Jill Biden's style evolution on her 73rd birthday
A look at Jill Biden's style evolution as First Lady celebrates 73rd birthday
First Lady Jill Biden turned 73 on Monday, June 3. The wife of President Joe Biden, a college educator, is known for her fashion sense with her classic attire choices over the years. During her previous role as second lady of the United States for eight years and as the First Lady, Biden was clad in designs by contemporary designers like Reem Acra, Vera Wang, Gabriela Hearst, Sergio Hudson, Markarian, and Christian Siriano. As Biden celebrates her birthday, here is a look into her fashion evolution.
1. Southern Inaugural Ball 2009
Jill Biden wore a red strapless gown at the 2009 Southern Inaugural Ball that celebrated President Barack Obama's inauguration. The then-second lady's gown, designed by renowned designer Reem Acra, made a fashion statement with its flowing skirt.
2. Mother's Day 2011
Jill Biden displayed her playfulness during the 2011 Mother's Day event. Biden donned a pink dress with a hemline that ended above her knees. She accessorized the look with a statement necklace and heels with floral prints.
3. Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball 2013
The then-second lady joined her husband, Joe Biden, for the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball at the Walter Washington Convention Center in January 2013. At the event celebrating President Barack Obama's second term's inauguration, Jill wore Vera Wang's flowing, glossy blue gown and fastened it with a black waistband.
4. Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit in 2015
Jill Biden stunned in a black and white dress during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit in 2015. Her dress, which she paired with striking yellow heels, was designed by Vivienne Tam, a Hong Kong-born, New York City-based designer. Tam in an interview mentioned how Jill Biden had then given her complete freedom to dress her for the event.
5. Democratic National Convention 2020
The then-future First Lady joined her husband on the day of his official nomination on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention in August 2020. Biden was dressed in a Christian Siriano attire in a soft purple hue.
6. President Joe Biden's presidential inauguration 2021
For President Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021, the educator was clad in an ocean blue colored custom-made wool tweed coat and dress with a matching face mask by New York-based designer Markarian.
7. Jill Biden visits Queen Letizia of Spain in 2022
Jill Biden chose a floral Oscar de la Renta dress for an outing in Madrid to meet Queen Letizia in August 2022. She looked radiant in a navy dress with a colorful floral print, matching navy heels, and gold hoop earrings.
8. Jill Biden at the Coronation of King Charles in 2023
At the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023, First Lady Jill Biden wore a cornflower blue suit designed by Ralph Lauren. The outfit featured a crossover neckline top over a pencil skirt, which she paired with matching suede gloves as well as a small fascinator.
9. State dinner in honor of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in 2023
Jill Biden wore a blush-toned dress adorned with silver sequins arranged in a floral pattern from designer Reem Acra for a state dinner hosted in the White House in honor of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon. The First Lady's dress featured subtle lace detailing and a flowing silhouette embodied her elegant style.
10. White House State Dinner 2024
Biden wore a glittering sapphire gown designed by Sergio Hudson for the White House State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto on May 23, 2024. The classic fashion choice was detailed with several blue sparkles and silk elements at the top.