The first lady subtly showed her support for Ukraine. Dr. Jill Biden's dress had a sunflower embroidered into the wrist—it’s not only the national flower of the country but has also become a symbol of the resistance against the Russian invasion.
took the opportunity to show support for Ukraine with their clothing. While President Joe Biden praised Ukraine’s bravery and outlined the United States’ position on the conflict, many attendees wore outfits of yellow and blue, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. As for the first lady, tonight, she wore her support for the country on her sleeve.
Dr. Biden’s indigo silk dress from the New York-based label LaPointe had a sunflower embroidered into the wrist. It’s not only the national flower of the country, but has also become a symbol of the resistance against the invasion. Dr. Biden also wore a face mask embroidered with the flower on Monday at an event to celebrate Black History Month.It’s not the first time that women have used fashion to send a message at the State of the Union, and it surely won’t be the last.
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