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Rosalynn Carter never wanted to make her clothes a talking point, which is why she was often seen wearing simple, solid-color dresses.
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Red was Nancy Reagan’s signature color (Princess Diana even added a red pocket square while visiting the White House in her honor). The color became so synonymous with the Republican First Lady that many believe the party adopted it as its official color because of her.
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Barbara Bush did not set out to become a First Lady known for her style. While her husband was in office, she dressed for herself, focusing on comfort, but she was still known for incorporating red, white, and blue into her outfits.
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While pantsuits experienced a strong resurgence in 2016 thanks to Hillary Clinton’s fondness for them during the election, her signature look dates back to her days as First Lady.
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Like her predecessor, Laura Bush was also a fan of pantsuits, frequently wearing them during events and White House gatherings. And like her mother-in-law (and former First Lady Barbara Bush), she never took her style too seriously.
