thanks for the composite of all the first ladies.
My goodness Hillary looks like something from My old fairy tale books.
Now that they are together wondering if Michelle was trying to copy Nancy R?
Barbara Bush was a bit large but looked gorgeous & elegant in her gown & well, Laura was always right on cue!
Another thanks for the great composite of the first ladies’ gowns, potlatch.
I agree with Dolly that Laura Bush was always on cue with total class and grace.
Thank you Dolly. I spent a lot of time finding and cutting them all out, etc. I'll admit to a purpose. I imagine many were a bit surprised as they looked through them and compared.
I heard much criticism of a ‘white’ gown. Well, Nancy and Jackie wore white also. White has been acceptable in the winter more so in recent years. They just call it ‘winter white’, lol.
Michelle's gown does give a chenille look and I have not found a full description of what those things WERE on her gown, lol. But it is silk organza.
I have a well known Texas designer's gown in ice blue silk organza and it has tiny embroider-edged scalloped silk organza flowers sprinkled on the skirt with crystal beads in the center of each. In a picture you would see ‘little things sticking out’. It is just gorgeous.
No doubt, Laura has always looked lovely but she mostly wears solid color matching tops and bottoms so that leaves little to criticize. I love Laura but I go for a bit more pizazz. Her ball gowns were just perfect.
Remember the picture I complimented you on, where you were wearing a highly decorated Christmas sweater? I told you that I loved it and had similar ones?
Why be a sparrow when you can be a peacock?