The Most Impactful First Lady Fashion Moments In History

When we think of the 1920s, we think of Gatsby, flappers, and jazz. And while the era may not have been as glamorous as F. Scott Fitzgerald portrayed, Grace Coolidge embraced the flapper style and defined herself as a fashion-forward First Lady. Two of her dresses, which were gifted to her White House maid, serve as examples of the First Lady's fashion moments in an era that most of us would opt to return to only for the clothes.

Her brown lace and chiffon flapper dress, accessorized by a velvet bow adorned at the hip and metallic thread accents, fits right into the glamorous era that was the pre-Depression 1920s. Coolidge's evening gown, a blue satin dress decked out with beads, sequins, and intricately designed accents, was also downright beautiful. 

As noted by the National Museum of American History, women of the time looked to Coolidge as a fashion example, as she mixed First Lady modesty with the frills and fun of the time. According to the museum, Coolidge was also a fan of shopping, and her husband often picked out hats and dresses for her too. When someone figures out that time machine, let us know!