Being the first lady is not an easy task. Not only is she given a number of responsibilities, but she is also closely watched. The merits and demerits of the wives of top officials of states are discussed in the press, and the paparazzi are hunting for them.
A woman who has received the status of first lady is not forgiven for her mistakes. This applies not only to the performance of representative functions, but even to speech and appearance. A slip of the tongue, an embarrassment, non-compliance with the dress code - all this instantly becomes known and is replicated by the media.
And how many different top ratings there are, ranking first ladies according to certain qualities! Here is the pedigree, education, and favorite animals. Of course, being first is hard work. Being in a situation of constant choice and sacrificing one’s own passions is not something everyone can do. Nevertheless, history knows quite a lot of examples when the first lady managed to win both the love of her compatriots and recognition as a “style icon.”
The first ladies whom the world recognized as the most stylish and elegant
Who is remembered first all over the world when it comes to the most elegant first ladies?
Jacqueline Kennedy, USA
Of course it's Jacqueline Kennedy! It was she who set herself the difficult task of proving to the world that the United States is not a “country of bad taste.” She succeeded in this just as she managed to become a role model.
Important! Jacqueline Kennedy always dressed exactly according to her own expression about the dress, which “should be tight enough to show that you are a woman.”
It is almost impossible to remember her in a loose-fitting outfit. Even the famous pink suit from Chanel, considered the visual image of the sixties, did not hide the feminine silhouette of its owner.
The second part of Jacqueline’s saying fully applies to this same costume, which became a kind of symbol of the assassination of John Kennedy. It's about dressing "loose enough to show that you're a lady."
Grace Kelly, Monaco
Grace Kelly managed to become both the Princess of Monaco and a legend in the fashion world. She embodied aristocracy, restraint and sophistication. She wore only those outfits that emphasized femininity.
Almost any of her dresses fits the following description: narrow bodice, open shoulders, wide flared skirt, accentuated waist.
Grace Kelly preferred natural fabrics and laconic cut. She was always remembered for her snow-white gloves and passion for handbags, so much so that the Hermes fashion house named one of its models “Kelly”.
Important! The princess's wedding dress was considered the standard for several decades. It is still repeated in different interpretations. A modern “reading” is Kate Middleton’s wedding set.
Lady Diana, UK
Who doesn't remember Lady Diana, Princess of Wales? Formally, she was not the first lady. She had the rank of "third woman in the kingdom" after the queen and queen mother. But Diana was the wife of the heir to the throne, so she was treated as the first person of the state.
During her 15 years of marriage to Prince Charles, Diana She was so loved by the royal subjects that they gave her the title “Queen of Human Hearts.”
This title has everything: the personal qualities of a princess, kindness, sociability, charity and an unchanging sense of style.
Melania Trump, USA
Of our contemporaries, several wives of heads of state are recognized as the most stylish.
US First Lady Melania Trump always looks like she just stepped off the page of a glossy magazine. Hairstyle, suit, shoes - it’s impossible to find fault with anything!
And also the naturalness of emotions, the love of provocations. Remember the public reaction to the episode when it turned out that Mrs. Trump, getting ready for the parade in honor of her country’s Independence Day, “forgot” to put on her underwear.
But these are trifles; no one disputes the fact that the wife of the current American president has taste.
Queen Letizia, Spain
The Spanish Queen Consort Letizia is always elegant. She is known for constantly working on herself.
The former journalist learned to cope with emotions so that, while remaining in the shadow of her husband, she could be his “calling card.”
Leticia is slim and enjoys showing off her figure. Diet, Pilates and yoga help her with this.
And also an interesting mix of designer items with clothes from the mass market.
Mehriban Aliyeva, Azerbaijan
In the post-Soviet space, the title of the most stylish presidential wife was awarded to Mehriban Aliyeva from Azerbaijan.Looking at this lady’s outfits, it’s hard to imagine that she has three children and four grandchildren!
She always in trend, always follows the latest fashion trends, easily switches from business style to casual.
But we must pay tribute - Mrs. Aliyeva never goes beyond the dress code for top officials.
Important! The secret of her elegance is the thoughtfulness of details, restraint of the silhouette, expensive fabrics and decorations.
Asma al-Assad, Syria
Another lady from the east who fits the definition of “style icon” is Asma al-Assad, the wife of the President of Syria. She does not accept oriental pretentiousness in clothing.
Her style can be described in three words: modesty, simplicity, elegance.
Important! Asma al-Assad is sometimes called the “Syrian Lady Diana.” This comparison can be considered the highest praise for Asma and her dressing skills.
By the way, Mrs. al-Assad even appeared at the Arab Women’s Summit in an elegant European outfit.
Raisa Gorbacheva, USSR
Where are the Russian first ladies? Unfortunately, Only Raisa Maksimovna Gorbacheva was distinguished by her ability to dress stylishly.
Yes, she was always at her best, sharing her ups and downs with her husband. But she did not find understanding among the people: the president’s wife looked very good compared to her poor people.
There is such a curious case. Raisa Maksimovna said several times that she dresses at Vyacheslav Zaitsev’s, although this was not the case. When asked by the fashion designer herself why she said that, she simply answered: “Don’t you think it’s nice?”
What you can learn from the most stylish ladies
Of course, you can be dressed expensively, comply with etiquette, but at the same time remain a “simple”. There are many examples!
Laura Bush always wore baggy and colorless pantsuits.
Michelle Obama was reproached for her love of sparkling and shimmering outfits.
And Nancy Reagan became famous for her passion for excessive luxury.
Even first ladies, recognized as stylish, sometimes make mistakes. You can safely take from some of them endurance lessons. They are like that masterfully get out of sticky situations, which seems to be the way it was originally intended. All these women went through many trials that shaped their character traits. This allowed me to treat both praise and criticism addressed to me with dignity.
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Well, Svetlana Medvedeva still stands out among our first ladies. She was the first in many years to look dignified next to her husband at all official events.