Jill Biden's sparkly blue dress at DNC sparks mixed reactions, trolls call it a 'rubber sleeve'
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: First lady Jill Biden's fashion choice at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago turned heads and ignited a lively debate online, as reported by The Sun.
The blue, sparkly dress she wore during her appearance quickly became the subject of a social media frenzy, with some users drawing amusing comparisons and some praising her fashion choice.
![CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 19: First Lady Jill Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)](https://pisco-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/a16ffeea-d941-4564-9150-6cfae67a1b24.jpg)
Jill Biden wears eye-catching sparkly dress during DNC in Chicago
Jill stepped onto the stage at the DNC, where she delivered a heartfelt speech praising Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, President Joe Biden.
The convention marked a pivotal moment for the Democratic Party, as it signaled the beginning of a significant transition in American politics.
In her address, Jill reflected on her husband's decision to step back from the presidential race, a choice that had been the topic of much speculation and discussion.
"With faith and conviction, Joe knows that our nation's strength doesn’t come from intimidation or cruelty; it comes from the small acts of kindness that heal deep wounds," Biden said.
She went on to praise Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Harris' running mate.
![U.S. President Joe Biden greets First Daughter Ashley Biden during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)](https://pisco-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/6b24e172-4bc9-4d7b-9ad7-1f2a67da35d2.jpg)
"Kamala and Tim, you will win. And you are inspiring a new generation," she declared, expressing her confidence in the new leadership duo.
The event was a significant one, as it also featured the Biden family's youngest daughter, Ashley Biden, introducing her father.
President Biden then took the stage to deliver a 50-minute speech, which was widely seen as the beginning of his farewell from American politics.
In his address, Biden highlighted the accomplishments of his administration, including a major public works package and a climate program, and he made sure to share the credit with Harris.
![CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 19: First Lady Jill Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://pisco-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/5399f9ad-b846-4892-9a20-c6176bdd3fab.jpg)
He referred to Harris as a "close friend" and expressed his pride in having chosen her as his running mate during the 2020 election.
"Picking her was the best decision I ever made," Biden said, adding that he planned to support the new Democratic ticket by being the "best volunteer" Harris and Walz could have.
The convention was a high-energy affair, despite the challenges the party had faced in the months leading up to it. These included a disastrous debate performance by Biden in late June and his subsequent decision in July to drop out of the race, throwing his support behind Harris.
![CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 19: First Lady Jill Biden waves as she walks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](http://d2r3ijz46v2k0u.cloudfront.net/e32bb385-1f7b-4839-aad0-50ccfdf2136d.jpg)
Jill Biden's fashion choice at DNC sparks debate online
While the convention was full of political drama, it was Jill's sparkly dress that seemed to capture the public's imagination across social media.
One X user quipped, "Why is she wearing a dress made out of wrapping paper, were the curtains gone?" Another user joined in, saying, "Something I didn’t expect to see today: Jill Biden’s DNC iridescent rubber tube dress entrance to Fatboy Slim’s 'Praise You.'"
Why is she wearing a dress made out of wrapping paper, were the curtains gone? pic.twitter.com/AZq2goEZxj
— 🇺🇸 Bear's Archer🏹🇺🇸 (@SagLeo4) August 20, 2024
Something I didn’t expect to see today: Jill Biden’s DNC iridescent rubber tube dress entrance to Fatboy Slim’s “Praise You”. pic.twitter.com/8hdL5uhAcn
— drag horse bridge club (@draghorsebrgclb) August 20, 2024
The comparisons continued to roll in, with a third user noting, "Jill Biden’s dress looks like a rubber sleeve for an automotive shock absorber." Yet another added, "Jill Biden’s dress made from garbage bags."
Jill Biden’s dress looks like a rubber sleeve for an automotive shock absorber. pic.twitter.com/0nKrK8sxgy
— Sean Dowey (@SeanDowey) August 20, 2024
Jill Biden’s dress made from garbage bags pic.twitter.com/eQV0wzI03V
— mary (@mary89299980) August 20, 2024
However, not all reactions were disparaging of the dress. "Got to say, that is one fabulous blue sequin dress, Dr Jill Biden!!" one user wrote, while another added, "Wow! Jill Biden looks stunning in that beautiful periwinkle dress! Beautiful speech tonight. So genuine and inspiring!"
Got to say, that is one fabulous blue sequin dress, Dr Jill Biden!!
— Bonnie Fuller (@BonnieFuller) August 20, 2024
Wow! Jill Biden looks stunning in that beautiful periwinkle dress! Beautiful speech tonight. So genuine and inspiring!
— Lisa A. Leigh (@LisaALeigh) August 20, 2024
"One thing Dr.Jill Biden gone do is step!! She said keep those pantsuits for the politicians, Bring me my freakum dress!" one user posted, while another stated, "Jill Biden! That dress…Wowza! Beautiful and Smart."
One thing Dr.Jill Biden gone do is step!! She said keep those pantsuits for the politicians, Bring me my freakum dress! #DemocraticNationalConvention pic.twitter.com/megnLykzN6
— REFORMED LOVERBOY. (@monsieurclasiqu) August 20, 2024
Jill Biden! That dress…Wowza! Beautiful and Smart.
— Electionmagnet (@emaildeniselee) August 20, 2024
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