Barbara Bush
While we’ve taken a look at some no-really-wedding gowns, Barbara Bush’s outfit was more like Michelle Obama’s in the sense that it was a traditional pick for a blushing bride back in the day. She wore a traditional satin wedding gown with a veil. While it might be considered dated today, it’s permanently on display at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, which is located in Texas.
Nancy Reagan
Just like Laura Bush, Nancy decided to wear a chic, non-white matching set rather than a white wedding dress. She wore a two-tone skirt choice, and many suspected it was because she was Ronald Reagan’s second wife, making a demure look more appropriate than a white dress, which is often chosen by young brides embarking on their first marriage. However, she may have also simply been making a statement with a different look. This look is also in her husband’s presidential library, and you can often find a skirt suit like this at a library.
Betty Ford
Betty wore a pretty blue dress for her wedding, taking the “Something blue” saying to a new level. The dress was made of satin and featured blazer-style lapels. While it’s unique, you could find something of a similar style in a more mainstream thrift shop today. We love that she went with such a unique look and silhouette.
Although many a former FLOTUS has decided to color within the lines with a more timeless classic, we appreciate the daring and rebellious first ladies of the past who are still considered iconic today and have us planning out our next thrift shop outing.
