Jill Biden Gets Fired up in Red Power Suit Ahead of Mexico’s Inauguration for President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum

Julia Teti

1 October 2024 at 12:53 pm·2-min read

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Jill Biden opted for a monochrome power suiting moment on Monday, wearing a fiery red look as she touched down in Mexico for the inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum, the country’s first female president. For the occasion, Biden chose a tailored look in a deep red shade. The ensemble, courtesy of Theory, featured a single-breasted blazer paired with matching trousers, complemented by a red button-down shirt underneath.

U.S. ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar, Jill Biden and Mexico’s next foreign minister, Juan Ramon de la Fuente. Biden kept her accessories minimal, wearing only bold sunglasses, a brooch on her lapel and delicate earrings and a necklace. Red was an ideal color scheme for Biden, possibly paying sartorial homage to one of the three colors of Mexico’s flag — the others being white and green. Power suiting has been a major trend for women in politics and royal women in Europe. Throughout the last few months, Vice President Kamala Harris has demonstrated her proclivity for the trend, elevating power suiting moments by wearing designer looks like Chloé during the Democratic National Convention last August.

Jill Biden Biden’s style trajectory during her time as first lady frequently features bold color choices and feminine silhouettes. Over the course of the last several weeks, however, Biden has seemingly entered her power suit era. The first lady recently styled a Ralph Lauren suit for the American fashion label’s spring 2025 runway show in the Hamptons. A favorite designer of the first lady (and one that spotlights American designers), Ralph Lauren also dressed Biden for the DNC.

Ken Salazar, Jill Biden and Juan Ramon de la Fuente. With the prominence of political and royal figures, suited looks for women are having a major moment. The styles and tailored silhouettes worn by the first lady, the vice president, and the Democratic nominee for president showcase the style’s range and consistent simplicity — commanding attention without dominating the overall sartorial statement. Shop Similar Blazers

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