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In reply to the discussion: Bernie could have worn to the inauguration the same black coat [View all]Denzil_DC
(7,290 posts)I can see the main focuses of the day going to some effort to look smart within the limits of outdoor clothing.
The Obamas looked pretty snappy, but then they usually do. Kamala Harris turned some heads (and also had her own spin-off memes), as did Jill Biden. I couldn't really tell you what Joe Biden and Doug Emhoff were wearing, but I get the sense it was sober and practical. I can tell you what Amanda Gorman was wearing because yellow wasn't a common colour that day. Some might say unkindly she was seeking the limelight with that and her hairdo, whereas others of us would say she was dressed appropriately for a key performance. As for Lady Gaga, with pipes like hers she could have come out in sackcloth if she wanted.
As somebody pointed out earlier, Elizabeth Warren wore a puffa jacket and woolly scarf and looked like she might plan to do some shopping or walk a dog later. I don't think she expected to be a major focus and I'll bet she didn't want to freeze. Same goes for Bernie.