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01-19-2017 01:39 PM
I was very young and worked briefly at the end of the Carter Administration before joining a Federal agency. In all honesty, I don't think I paid much attention to fashion back then. I only knew I had to dress to the hilt every day no matter where I worked and that was really burdensome with my long commute.
That era was austere compared to today! Things changed with the next Administration, but I had already moved on to a more secure job. Working at the WH was fun, but not very stable unless you were a "top dog" -- and I wasn't
Several friends of mine attended one of the Carter inaugural balls and complained it was so cold and crowded AND they spent all night on their feet.
Unless you are part of the inner circle, most formal events become "working events" which = no fun!
01-19-2017 01:41 PM
Utterly fascinating, Witchy Woman, thanks!
01-19-2017 01:47 PM
01-19-2017 01:51 PM
I think Pres Carter was known for not running up the heating bills. Remember the fireside chat he gave, wearing a sweater ,in front of a roaring fire? Some wags began calling him Jimmy Cardigan, after that night
01-19-2017 01:56 PM
I saw the FL exiting the plane and I must say she looked very beautiful as always.I heard they had a hard time finding a designer that would make her wardrobe.I think that is surprising as she makes all clothing look beautiful and I am sure people will be looking for similar styles from these designers.
01-19-2017 01:56 PM
Sweet Serenity, I've heard Lagerfeld, Ralph Lauren or Chanel being floated by those in the know, but ? It'll be fun to see.
01-19-2017 02:00 PM
I worked in DC for a number of years also. I had taken a job there after working in Chicago and the style was much more conservative and business like. Might have changed by now because even when I was working in Chicago, style there was a bit more dressy than it is now. I am kind of surprised when I am in downtown Chicago now and you see people dressed very casually. Guess some professions still require a bit more "work" style dressing (lawyers appearing in court, etc) but seems to be a lot more casual now.
01-19-2017 02:01 PM
@Oznell wrote:Sweet Serenity, I've heard Lagerfeld, Ralph Lauren or Chanel being floated by those in the know, but ? It'll be fun to see.
I was just watching a talk show where this was being designed. Everyone thought it would be RL.
01-19-2017 02:04 PM
@dex wrote:I saw the FL exiting the plane and I must say she looked very beautiful as always.I heard they had a hard time finding a designer that would make her wardrobe.I think that is surprising as she makes all clothing look beautiful and I am sure people will be looking for similar styles from these designers.
There was one famous designer who said he would not dress her but was never asked to anyway. Here is an article you might find useful:
Who Will Dress Melania Trump For The Inauguration? | Lookbook
01-19-2017 02:12 PM
@Hoovermom Thanks for the article...She definately will be dressed by the best throughout the event.I can't wait to see what she will be wearing.
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