It is interesting to me to see the cultural differences in our 2 countries.
In Britain women in the same position as Mrs Bush and Gov Blanco would most probably wear a hat and skirt or dress not trousers to such a service.
I am not criticizing but just observing the difference both look as smart and respectful.
In Britain women in the same position as Mrs Bush and Gov Blanco would most probably wear a hat and skirt or dress not trousers to such a service. I know next to nothing about this, but from what I've seen of British services (Diana's funeral, Charles wedding, etc.) all the women wear hats.
But very seldom do I see women wearing hats here in the States. Somewhere in the last 30 for 40 years they just went out of style, I guess.