What everyone wore to Trump's inauguration
The red carpet of politics kicked off on Friday morning as many familiar faces took their seats ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Incoming Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway wore a $3,600 Gucci dress that you would be forgiven for mistaking for a Revolutionary War costume until you realize the gold buttons are tiny tigers:
Former Speaker of the House John Boehner was significantly subtler, but still flaunting the red, white, and blue:
Former Vice President Dick Cheney was all-American in a different sense, donning a cowboy hat:
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) arrived wearing a Vermont-chic raincoat:
Melania Trump went full Jackie O in a pastel blue dress by Ralph Lauren:
Ivanka and Tiffany Trump matched in their white dresses:
Outgoing first lady Michelle Obama kept it classy in a red dress and coat:
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And Hillary Clinton wore white, a symbolic gesture harkening back to her historic campaign. Jeva Lange
Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.