Biden Inauguration Fashion

Photo: NBC News

The Biden/Harris era has began; and every 4 years I love watching the peaceful transition of power with all 3 branches of government of both parties present and watching.

But let's get superficial here, after all this is a lifestyle and shopping blog. The Inauguration must be one difficult occasion to dress for: First of all, January in Washington, D.C. is usually cold and windy. Our 9th US President William Henry Harrison caught a cold at his inauguration and died one month later; so don't layer for warmth at your own peril! And yet, bulk up like an Eskimo and people criticize your lack of polish and style!👀

Photo: Google user content and People

So secondly, the 1st impression the country has of the new President and First Lady matters. Everybody and her mother and cousins have an opinion, especially foes! A bad first impression is hard to walk back.

Thirdly, it's best on this day of great patriotism to wear American designers to support the fashion industry; and finally let's not pretend otherwise, a man's suit is not what catches our eye. A well-made fitted suit for a man literally fits the bill. Check, blink, and next!

Photo: thedailymail.co.uk - When Michelle Obama stood at Arlington with her stature and coat, she looked gorgeous. No stills do how she looked justice. This was the best I could find.

It's the attire of the women we notice and remember. Yesterday all the Former First Ladies, as well as, members of government branches looked appropriate, i.e., clean, put together and in their Sunday best!👗

IMHO the following attendees excelled: First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Madame Vice President Kamala Harris, and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Their bright colors, warmth and practicality, as well as, the flow of the outfits as they walked and stood during the ceremony were sensational! 

Photo: Us Magazine

Not everybody has money for designer clothes. What public figures do is inspire. Public servants try to look accessible but usually can afford the expense of tailored clothes designed by big fashion houses. The rest of us do what we can with ready to wear off the rack garb. The motivation and inspiration is the same ... to show enough respect to clean up and dress for the occasion.

See close up photos here (with designer information).

Let's all wish the new administration success for the good of the country and our world.

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Fearless Girl With Collar

Thank you, Notorious RBG for your service to our country. R.I.P.

New Yorkers have much affection for their Fearless Girl statue which stands across from the New York Stock Exchange. Recently someone put a collar on her in a nod to Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died at age 87 late last Friday of cancer. What a touching gesture and image. Justice Ginsburg championed women's equality and liberties through her opinions and rulings on the high court.

Another way to honor our late justice is to make sure you vote. Election day falls on November 3rd. Due to COVID fears, many states are making it easier to vote by mail-in ballots ... but oh, the days are getting shorter to request a mail-in/absentee ballot. On Google (or another search engine) type: "Request absentee ballot _____ (fill in your state). Please do so ASAP, and when you receive your ballot in the mail, fill it out and mail the ballot back ASAP so there is no time lag to be counted! You don't want to miss the deadline because a sorting machine was mysteriously removed from the local US Post Offices in your state (as is reported by several US Post Offices).

Photo: Facebook

What an important election 2020 is! Exercise your right (and privilege) as a citizen to vote! It's vital to a healthy democracy to put intelligent, duty-bound people into office(s) who can do the job(s)! Vote for your own best interests! Be heard!! Make your voices count by voting!

Moreover, fill out your 2020 Census here if you haven't done so! Being counted in the US Census helps your state get the Federal money it needs for free public education and other vital services. Let's do our part to keep democracy strong!

Photo: From Twitter

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