Jill Biden’s poignant red voting dress is just her latest effort to send a message through her clothes
You can certainly make a statement with your choice of clothing, and First Lady Jill Biden seemed to do just that when she stepped out to vote on Tuesday.
The mother-of-one, 73, was spotted at the vote in a bright red pantsuit, and many online believe she was sending a bold message with her ensemble.
Then it certainly wouldn’t be the first time that Jill has made a statement with her outfits.
In fact, the former teacher has attracted items containing hidden meanings several times in the past.
Just a day earlier, she once again wore a highly controversial dress while out and about in North Carolina, which previously divided the internet thanks to its powerful message.
Find out all the times First Lady Jill Biden sent a secret message with her clothes
When her husband Joe Biden was inaugurated as President of the United States in 2021, she opted for a custom-made dress with a secret tribute sewn into it.
Additionally, she once wore a jacket with a word etched on the back that many believed was a swipe at Donald Trump’s wife Melania Trump.
As the internet continues to debate her latest look, FEMAIL has rounded up all the other times Jill sent a secret message with her clothes.
Jill left many social media users scratching their heads with her outfit when she went to vote on Tuesday
Jill left many social media users scratching their heads when she wore a bright red pantsuit – despite red being the color of Republicans – as she headed to the polls to vote on Tuesday
Jill left many social media users scratching their heads over her outfit choice when she headed to the polls to vote on Tuesday.
She opted for a bright red pantsuit – despite red being the color often associated with the Republican party – and people on the internet wondered if this was a slight towards Kamala.
Her eyebrow-raising outfit choice came after news hit the internet that she and her husband, Joe, will not be attending Kamala’s Election Night watch party.
“As the wife of a Democratic politician, there is no way she doesn’t know what this looks like,” one person wrote. “Joe and Jill are angry.”
“Jill Biden knows exactly what she did. Her outfit was on purpose,” another theorized.
Someone else used the hashtag #DemocratsForTrump and suggested that Jill was “sending them a sign.”
The First Lady wore her controversial “vote” dress again on Monday while campaigning for Kamala
When Jill arrived in Durnham, North Carolina on Monday to campaign for Kamala, she once again wore a highly controversial dress with the word “vote” written on it.
When Jill arrived in Durnham, North Carolina on Monday to campaign for Kamala, she once again wore a highly controversial dress that previously divided the internet thanks to its powerful message.
She previously stepped out in the dress when she attended a rally following the presidential debate between her husband, Joe, and Donald Trump in June
The First Lady wore a custom navy blue gown by designer Christian Siriano, with the word “vote” written all over it, along with a matching blazer.
She previously stepped out in the dress when she attended a gathering after the presidential debate between her husband, Joe, and Donald in June.
At the time, the dress received mixed reactions on social media, with some users liking the message and others admitting they weren’t happy with it.
“I was very offended that Jill Biden wore that ‘vote’ dress. As if we need to be reminded by a piece of clothing. It was very narcissistic,” one user complained.
“Jill Biden with the VOTE dress. YASSS,” another exclaimed.
Jill wore a dress to the opening concert, which paid tribute to every state and territory in the United States
When Jill’s husband, Joe, was inaugurated as President of the United States in 2021, she chose an outfit with several hidden tributes sewn into it
The mother-of-one wore a custom ivory Gabriela Hearst dress, with floral embroidery representing “the federal flowers from every state and territory of the US.”
When Jill’s husband, Joe, was inaugurated as President of the United States in 2021, she opted for an outfit with several hidden tributes sewn into it.
The mother-of-one wore an ocean blue tweed coat and dress by New York-based designer Alexandra O’Neill to the inauguration, before switching to a custom ivory Gabriela Hearst dress and matching jacket for the concert.
“The message of ‘unity’ is the main inspiration for the creation of the ensemble,” the brand wrote. ‘Unity creates strength and it is necessary for the road ahead’
The latter featured floral embroidery representing “the federal flowers from every state and territory of the United States of America,” a press release from the label revealed.
“The message of ‘unity’ is the main inspiration for the creation of the ensemble,” the brand wrote. ‘Unity creates strength and it is necessary for the road ahead.
The designer added that the dress also paid tribute to Jill’s home state, explaining, “The Delaware flower is at the heart level of The First Lady, all other flowers branch out from there.”
And the flowers weren’t the only secret message of the outfit, because her jacket also had a hidden quote from Benjamin Franklin.
‘Inside of the coat, depicting the lifelong calling and service of Dr. Representing Biden as an educator is a hand embroidery on the lining with a quote from Founding Father Benjamin Franklin,” Gabriela Hearst added.
‘Tell me and I’ll forget. Teach me and I will remember. Involve me and I will learn.”
Some thought Jill’s “love” jacket was a swipe at the infamous “I really don’t care, do I?” jacket
Jill made headlines when she attended a luncheon in June 2021 and donned a Zadig & Voltaire blazer with the word ‘love’ etched on the back
Some wondered if she was taking a swipe at her predecessor Melania Trump and her infamous jacket, which featured the words “I really don’t care, do you?” splashed over it
Jill made headlines when she attended a lunch with then-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, his wife and Joe Biden in June 2021 and donned a Zadig & Voltaire blazer with the word “love” etched on the back.
Some wondered if she was taking a swipe at her predecessor Melania and her infamous jacket, which featured the words “I really don’t care, do you?” splashed over it.
Melania, who wore the jacket in 2018, later said the message was “for the people and for the left-wing media that criticizes her.”
Commenting on her own fashion choice, Jill said: ‘We’re bringing love from America… This is a global conference, we’re trying to bring unity around the world.
“I think what is needed now is for people to feel a sense of unity from all countries and a sense of hope after this year of the pandemic.”
She paired the coat with a Brandon Maxwell Resort polka dot dress and black high heels.