Looks for Less: Celebrate President’s Day with First Lady Fashions!
In honor of President’s Day, this February 15th, shoebuy.com decided to celebrate with some presidential fashions! Check out these First Ladies’ Looks for Less, and you will find that fashion influences can be found everywhere, even in politics.
Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis
During her time as first lady, Jackie Kennedy’s famous A-line skirts, pearls, and pillbox hats were often imitated the world over. Her style changed slightly after her time in the white house ended, now playing with bolder looks, such as her iconic round plastic sunglasses. Here, we imitate Jackie’s timeless look. The bold, basic pieces and shapes still look modern even today.
These round, plastic glasses by FE New York by Fantas-Eyes imitate the classic shape worn by Jackie Kennedy. However, the slight texture on the rims and the pink color give these shades an updated look.
Jackie’s white belt helps break up her otherwise all-black accessories. This belt by Jumeau (also available in white) will do just that, plus the silver hardware adds subtle interest.
This Mad by Design bag pays homage to Jackie’s square black bag with the embellished handle. The shape and handle design say “1960’s” but the surprising bamboo fabric is modern and eco-friendly.
These Walking Cradles black flats are a basic that will never go out of style. What separates these shoes from others like them is the brand’s devotion to flexibility and support, making these perhaps the most comfortable pair of flats you’ve ever worn.
Michelle Obama
Ever since her husband’s campaign for the presidency, Michelle Obama has been regarded as a rising fashion icon. Her classic style, love of color, and pearl necklaces have caused many to compare her style to that of Jackie Kennedy. Michelle is rarely overdone, and always looks fresh and radiant. Here, we imitate her simple, metallic accessories.
These earrings from Silver Bin are playful and elegant! The best feature of this brand is the price – Silver Bin offers a wide selection of sterling silver jewelry, all at highly affordable prices.
This Kaymen belt is also available in a gold and silver variety. Both have a metallic sheen that is surprisingly subtle, providing just the right accent to any outfit.
What a find! These Samanta Ena heels are strikingly similar to Michelle Obama’s. They are designed for red carpet moments, but the somewhat modest heel, added padding, and leather lining provides much-needed comfort for any night out.
Michelle Obama and Laura Bush
It is said that pointed toe shoes began to disappear near the end of the Middle Ages, as they were being replaced by round and square toe shapes. But the style has come back, and should be here to stay as it continuously proves to be versatile and suitable for nearly anyone. Michelle and Laura, who lead two different lifestyles, can still find common ground to walk on in their tasteful pointed toe shoes.
Michelle’s shiny patent-leather variety of pointed toe shoes, like these by Anne Klein, are beautiful and versatile. The fabric looks great in nearly every color, like Michelle’s green, and the style is simple enough to wear on the job or out on the town.
Laura’s pointed-toe heels are slightly shorter and made of a more muted fabric, proving that a modest shoe can still be trendy! These Circa Joan & David heels are made of quality leather, and could match almost any outfit.
We decided to also include a look-alike for Michelle’s gloves. Nothing says luxury like a nice leather pair of gloves, and these from Cire Simplicity are lined with Thinsulate, for the maximum warmth!
Just for good measure, and in honor of the holiday, we thought we would include some actual Presidents who had an influence on fashion history. Unfortunately, we can’t include the first president of the United States, George Washington, since shoebuy.com carries neither wooden teeth nor powdered wigs!
Abraham Lincoln
While top hats may have been commonplace in Abe’s time, today they may be limited to Halloween costumes and those with especially bold fashion senses! We give you a tip of the hat if you can pull this look off as well as Abe did! And in case you wanted to get Abe a gift for his birthday, this February 12th, you would have no problem trying to fit his size 14 foot at Shoebuy!
Theodore Roosevelt
These glasses may not be an exact match to Teddy’s, but did you even know before now that Shoebuy carried glasses? If you’re not quirky enough to try Teddy’s rimless look, don’t worry, all of our glasses come “frame included”.
On that note, we hope you found this look into Presidential fashions both informative and amusing. Have a Happy President’s Day!
Jen H. and Lauren Z.
