All of the photographs of her wearing that gown, she looks like she's Cinderella going to the ball. Older women remember her fondly and younger women, I think, get a kick out of how elated she was at being the center of attention going off to the inaugural ball. |
I'm sure Laura Bush will be getting a lot of advice from her mother-in- law. |
It was gorgeous, but it was very very plain, very stylish. |
She was following in the tradition of the first lady displaying this kind of elegance as a statement about the power of the presidency. |
The fashion industry was just merciless to her because she wasn't buying a new, up-to-date gown. |
We have a tendency to want them to be the American version of royalty, but at the same time, if they start dressing that way, we get really offended and very critical. |
You're placing these women in a sort of damned if you do, damned if you don't position. It's very difficult to select something that's going to please. |