This isn’t the first time Dr. Biden has incorporated unity into her wardrobe for a major political milestone. For President Biden’s inauguration in 2021, she selected a Markarian ocean blue tweed coat and dress, symbolizing trust and stability and a Gabriela Hearst evening gown embroidered with the state and territory flowers of the U.S.

"Whether it was her ivory Gabriela Hearst coat with the embroidery of the flowers of all the states and territories sending a message of unity, or the sunflower added to her Lapointe dress as a display of support for Ukraine," he continued.

Dressed in a Ralph Lauren coat, gloves and pumps in a vibrant shade of bipartisan violet — blending the blue linked with the Democratic party and the red associated with Republicans — Dr. Biden joined her husband, President Joe Biden, at Monday’s swearing-in, in keeping with political tradition.

Observers of the intersection of fashion and politics recognized the pointed message in Dr. Biden's palette for the morning. While her party was transferring power of the Executiv

Jill Biden's bipartisan purple outfit at Donald Trump's inauguration symbolized political unity, blending Democratic blue and Republican red to send a powerful message of collaboration across party lines.

The first lady went patriotic at her husband’s swearing-in, wearing two U.S. fashion brands, while the new cabinet stepped into the spotlight in sharp styles and fresh colors.

During Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025, First Lady Jill Biden wore a striking bipartisan violet ensemble designed by Ralph Lauren. Her choice of color symbolized a call for unity,

Jill Biden's purple outfit sparked chatter online, with many noting its similarity to the ensemble worn by Kamala Harris at Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration

Fashion took center stage, with prominent figures like Melania Trump, Jill Biden, and Kamala Harris making a statement.

Melania Trump and Jill Biden both wore outfits by American designers to Donald Trump's inauguration.

It is tradition for each First Lady to donate one of her fashion ensembles to be put on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Last December, when stylist Bailey Moon visited Washington D.