JD Vance’s Wife Usha Debuts as Second Lady in Pink Oscar de la Renta Coat Dress at Donald Trump’s Inauguration 2025

Ty Gaskins

20 January 2025 at 1:53 pm·2-min read

Usha Vance made a pink statement at Donald Trump’s second inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C., where her husband, JD Vance, was sworn in as the Vice President of the United States. She wore a tailored Oscar de la Renta ensemble for the occasion.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Usha Vance depart the White House ahead of the Inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Usha Vance depart the White House ahead of the Inauguration.

The Oscar de la Renta ensemble featured a structured blush-pink coat with a high collar and a belted waist. She accessorized with blush suede knee-high boots that complemented her coat’s muted tones. To complete the look, she carried a small clutch in a matching neutral shade and wore statement floral earrings.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Second lady Usha Vance, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave as former U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris depart the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) — Second lady Usha Vance, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave as former U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris depart the U.S. Capitol.

The night before the inauguration, the second family hosted a black-tie seated dinner at the National Gallery of Art for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet. For the evening event, she wore a custom noir black velvet strapless gown by Oscar de la Renta. The gown featured asymmetrical floral accents cascading along the bodice and a structured sweetheart neckline.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Usha Vance, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and U.S. Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) stand together at the White House ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) — Usha Vance, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and U.S. Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance stand together at the White House.

Donald Trump’s second inauguration as the 47th President of the United States took place on Monday in Washington, D.C. Following tradition, the day began with a worship service at St. John’s Episcopal Church and a White House meeting between incoming and outgoing presidents. The mandated swearing-in ceremony will happen on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Carrie Underwood is set to perform “America the Beautiful” at the event. Following the inauguration, guests and supporters of the President are expected to attend three evening celebrations, including the Commander in Chief Ball, Liberty Inaugural Ball and Starlight Ball.

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