Jill Biden dons bipartisan purple outfit at Trump inauguration, Netizens joke she borrowed it from Harris
WASHINGTON, DC: First Lady Jill Biden's outfit at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration on Monday, January 20 sparked debate among netizens on whether the outfit echoes Kamala Harris’ earlier choice.
Jill's ensemble, a vibrant purple coat, gloves, and pumps by Ralph Lauren, seamlessly blended Democratic blue with Republican red, visually advocating for bipartisanship, Page Six reported.
Jill Biden's Donald Trump inauguration outfit compared to Kamala Harris' 2021 look
Attending the inauguration alongside her husband, outgoing President Joe Biden, Jill Biden upheld the tradition of the peaceful transfer of power.
The former first lady’s purple outfit quickly sparked chatter online, with many noting its similarity to the ensemble worn by Kamala Harris during Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration.
Harris’ choice of purple, a coat and dress by Christopher John Rogers, was widely interpreted as a bipartisan gesture, and comparisons to Jill Biden’s look were inevitable.
Netizens speculated whether Jill Biden’s choice was a subtle homage to her husband's former vice president.
One social media user on X wrote, "Jill Biden’s outfit looks like Kamala Harris’ in 2021," while another remarked, "Am I overspeculating or is Dr. Jill Biden’s #Inauguration2025 outfit symbolic of Kamala Harris’s outfit four years ago?"
Am I overspeculating or is Dr. Jill Biden’s #Inauguration2025 outfit symbolic of Kamala Harris’s outfit four years ago? pic.twitter.com/fQs8J06tgZ
— Floor Wijsma (@floorwijsma) January 20, 2025
"Did Jill Biden borrow the outfit that Kamala Harris wore four years ago on inauguration day?" a netizen commented, while someone penned, "Jill kinda wearing that Kamala inauguration purple."
did Jill Biden borrow the outfit that Kamala Harris wore four years ago on inauguration day? 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
— MJR81 (@JoReed8164679) January 20, 2025
jill kinda wearing that kamala inauguration purple pic.twitter.com/HHvHYBuarJ
— ☆ bleek harris ☆ (@tizzfafizz) January 20, 2025
Jill Biden’s fashion legacy
Throughout her tenure as First Lady, Jill Biden has used fashion to amplify her messages.
A longtime supporter of American designers, she has frequently worn creations by Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang, and Ralph Lauren.
For her husband Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration, Jill wore an ocean-blue tweed coat and matching dress by Markarian, representing trust and stability.
That evening, she changed into an ivory coat and dress by Gabriela Hearst, embroidered with flowers from all US states and territories, emphasizing unity and sustainability.
Other notable looks include her 'Vote' dress by Christian Siriano during a 2024 campaign rally and a sequined royal-blue gown by Sergio Hudson at a state dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto.
Jill Biden on the significance of her fashion choices
In a 2023 Smithsonian ceremony, where she donated her inaugural ensembles, Jill Biden reflected on the significance of her fashion choices.
“When I became first lady, I knew people would care more about what I wore. I welcomed that spotlight at times because I knew my clothes could help me say something important,” she said, according to the outlet.
The 2025 inauguration also saw other striking fashion moments, including Melania Trump’s navy coat by Adam Lippes and Ivanka Trump’s sleek green suit.
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