Washington's New Fashionistas: Michelle Obama vs. Jill Biden

The president and vice president's wives both seem to have a thing for fashion, but whose style do you like the most?

By Jennifer Cady Jan 21, 2009 8:10 PMTags
Michelle Obama, Jill BidenAP Photo/Alex Brandon; AP Photo/Alex Brandon

The past 24 hours have been all about what Michelle Obama is wearing: Can she save American fashion one unknown designer at a time? How do these once struggling designers feel? What does her lemongrass sheath mean? Is a cover of Vogue on its way? And what does SJP think?!

But there's another lady we've overlooked, despite her attention-stealing scarlet: Jill Biden.

The vice president's wife attended last night's inaugural balls in a vibrant Reem Acra. For the inauguration ceremony earlier in the day, she also rocked the red in a Fleurette coat, plaid Milly dress and tall black boots.

While Jill certainly looks great, so far she's no match for Michelle's more unconventional designer choices and classic sense of style. But it'll be fun watching these two square off at photo ops over the next four years.

Who's your favorite Washington fashionista? Vote after the jump!

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Poll

Michelle Obama vs. Jill Biden Poll

Who do you think had the best inaugural style?
Michelle—she's classic, cool and confident
45.2%
Jill—she's radiant in red
46.1%
Aretha Franklin—bow hat 4evah!
8.7%