First Lady Fashion: A look at Jill Biden's style evolution on her 73rd birthday

By Riya Peter
Published on : 05:12 PST, Jun 4, 2024

Jill Biden accompanied her husband President Joe Biden clad in dresses by renowned designers for prominent White House events in 2009, 2013, and 2024 (Brendan Hoffman, Chip Somodevilla, Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

A look at Jill Biden's style evolution as First Lady celebrates 73rd birthday

Jill Biden stuns in various shades of blue. (L) The first lady in Spain in 2022; (C) At the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023 and (R) at President Joe Biden's inauguration in Jan 2021 (Spanish Royal Household/Jeff Spicer/ and Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images) — Jill Biden stuns in various shades of blue. The First Lady in Spain in 2022, at the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023, and at President Joe Biden's inauguration in January 2021 (Spanish Royal Household/Jeff Spicer, Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images)

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

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Jill Biden attends the Southern Regional Ball at DC Armory on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) — Jill Biden at then-President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009 (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

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

WASHINGTON - MAY 06: Jill Biden, U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden's wife, walks towards the East Room during a Mother's Day event May 6, 2011 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. First lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden hosted the event to mark the Mother's Day for military connected mothers, grandmothers, and spouses. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) — Jill Biden wore a pink dress for the 2011 Mother's Day event (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden arrive together at The Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, United States. (Photo by Michael Kovac/WireImage) — Joe Biden and Jill Biden at the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball in 2013 (Michael Kovac/WireImage)

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

Vice President Joe Biden (R) stands with his wife Jill Biden awaiting the arrival of Chinese president Xi Jinping at the White House September 25, 2015 in Washington, DC. President Obama is officially welcoming President Jinping during a state arrival ceremony followed by a joint news conference news conference later in the day. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) — Jill Biden wore a white dress with a black print as she awaited the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on September 25, 2015 (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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

In this screenshot from the DNCC’s livestream of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden make their way out of Chase Center after speaking on the fourth day of the virtual convention on August 20, 2020. The convention, which was once expected to draw 50,000 people to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is now taking place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by DNCC via Getty Images) (Photo by Handout/DNCC via Getty Images) — Jill Biden wore a soft purple dress during Joe Biden's 2020 Democratic nomination (Handout/DNCC via Getty Images)

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

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden wave as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House, on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States. (Photo by Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images) — Jill Biden arrived in an ocean blue colored dress for Joe Biden's presidential inauguration in January 2021 (Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images)

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

In this handout image provided by the Spanish Royal Household, U.S. First Lady Jill Biden and Queen Letizia of Spain are seen visiting the CREADE (Refugees Center) on June 28, 2022 in Pozuelo de Alarcon, Spain. (Photo by Spanish Royal Household via Getty Images) — First Lady Jill Biden wore a navy blue printed dress for her visit with Queen Letizia of Spain on June 28, 2022, in Pozuelo de Alarcon, Spain (Spanish Royal Household via Getty Images)

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

U.S. first lady Jill Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) — First Lady Jill Biden arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England in a blue suit (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

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

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon to the White House on October 25, 2023 in Washington, DC. President Biden and the first lady are hosting Prime Minister Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon for a state dinner. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) — First Lady Jill Biden looked ethereal while welcoming Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon to the White House on October 25, 2023, in Washington, DC (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to greet Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto as they arrive for a State Dinner at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. Biden is hosting President Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto for a state visit, which included a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner. Ruto's visit is the first official state visit to the White House by a leader from an African country since 2008. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) — Jill Biden wore a deep blue dress at a recent White House State Dinner ( Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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.

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