Rosalynn Carter
The United States was not doing well economically at the inauguration, so President Jimmy Carter chose to throw what they dubbed “people’s inaugural celebrations,” and sold tickets for only $25. Rosalynn reused a gown she had previously worn while President Carter was governor. She’s stunning in a sleeveless blue chiffon gown with gold accents. While she was seeking to make a public statement that the president would not be lavishing himself in riches while the rest of the country suffered, the decision did not go down well.
Rosalynn Carter
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt is one of the most renowned first ladies of all time. While President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was in power, she was also among the first to become highly public about her beliefs, feminism, and other civil rights concerns. Eleanor was not especially fond of or interested in fashion since her interests obviously lay elsewhere. However, she caused quite a sensation when she grew a stunning slate-blue crepe, eventually named after her: “Eleanor blue.” Sally Milgrim created it, and it had a gold leaf and floral motif.
Eleanor Roosevelt
