Inauguration Fashion Shines with Symbolism and Sensational Style

On Inauguration Day, the traditional power uniforms of outgoing President Joe Biden and incoming President Donald Trump stood out in stark contrast to their fashion choices.

While Biden's ensemble was a vibrant violet Ralph Lauren number reminiscent of Jackie Kennedy, Melania Trump opted for a bold cinematic hat designed by Eric Javits. The coat itself was crafted from the same double-faced wool as the first lady's outerwear, with nearly invisible "blind stitching." Trump kept her custom hat on throughout the ceremony and luncheon.

On the other hand, Ivanka Trump dazzled with a bejeweled column dress and camel coat for pre-inauguration events. Oscar De La Renta was over the moon after dressing outgoing first lady Jill Biden weeks prior to take home the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Lauren A. Rothman, a Washington D.C. style strategist and image coach, said, "Today is American theater." And indeed, politicians and their fashion choices shine with significant symbolism on this special day.

"We're not all in the costume," she warned designers. “If you really understand how to walk into this day with style, success and power, you understand its theatrical nature.”

Outgoing first lady Jill Biden was joined by outgoing President Joe Biden who had a 1940s-style suit by Christian Dior for their joint mass at St. Johns Church.

Meanwhile, Ivanka Trump and the VP's wife Usha Vance in custom pink scarf-necked Oscar De La Renta coat are also all dressed up.

Tech industry titans Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk attended but were overshadowed by Lauren Sanchez with a daring lingerie top that left some questioning Capitol dress codes. This historic event marked the first inauguration to be held entirely indoors since 1985 due to arctic temperatures.