We Ranked All of the Fab Coats From Inauguration Day, and It Was No Easy Task

Our newly minted VP tops the list for her vibrant Christopher John Rogers coat, which is not only a gorgeous style choice for Kamala, but also perfectly fitting for her historic swearing-in as the first female, Black, and South Asian vice president. Purple is certainly her power color, and as an added bonus, the vivid shade truly matches Kamala’s look of pure joy.

The second gentleman’s daughter low-key stole the show (and Twitter’s heart) at Wednesday’s inauguration in her crystal-embellished Miu Miu coat. Given Ella is a fashion student at Parsons School of Design, it’s no surprise she stood out in her perfectly-tailored plaid coat.

The 22-year-old‘s inspiring poem was impressive in its own right, but oh my God, that coat! This canary yellow double-breasted coat from Prada was the most impeccable choice for Amanda’s reading, which was all about hope, unity, and reconciliation. Her ensemble was made even better by her gold hoops and caged bird ring, which were casual gifts from Oprah, and her cherry red headband.

Elegance comes easy for Michelle, who knows a thing or two about dressing for inauguration ceremonies. The former first lady’s light-plum set by Sergio Hudson, paired with a statement gold belt, is classic Michelle: powerful, glamorous, and regal.

The first lady chose a beautiful ocean blue coat for the momentous occasion, and I just can’t get enough of these details. With the dark blue velvet collar and matching cuffs, and sparkly Swarovski pearls and crystals sprinkled all over, this ensemble by emerging designer Markarian proves every little detail counts towards a fabulous look.

Sorry, Mr. President, but your grandkids might have upstaged you at your own inauguration. His four granddaughters, Naomi, Maisy, Finnegan, and Natalie Biden, each showed up in sleek monochrome outfits with coats, masks, and gloves to match. Naomi wore all-white, Maisy, head-to-toe black, Finnegan opted for chic camel, and my personal favorite, Natalie, sported a rosy pink Lafayette 148 New York coat and mask with suede boots.

The president’s custom navy blue Ralph Lauren suit and overcoat can only be described as sharp, solid, and American – in other words, very Joe Biden. While his smart overcoat may not have been the boldest choice, it was the perfect fit for a president who hopes to restore peace and unity to the country.

One of the cozier, more wearable coats of the day, Meena’s green shearling Coach jacket is one I’d like to add to my own closet. The vice president’s niece kept things extra fun with a metallic green dress and bedazzled silver boots to match.

Meena’s coat was great and all, but her daughters, 4-year-old Amara and 2-year-old Leela, were hands down the most stylish little kids at Wednesday’s inauguration. In custom faux fur plush leopard coats inspired by Kamala and sister Maya Harris’s own coats from their childhood, NYC-based brand I Love Plum created these adorable pieces for Kamala’s great nieces. So, where can I find an adult-sized version?

The singer’s head-to-toe outfit was quintessential J Lo, featuring sequin wide-leg trousers, stacked jewelry, a ruffled blouse, and a lovely tweed coat, all from Chanel. I’m particularly obsessed with this winter white coat adorned with pearls, which I can only assume is a nod to Kamala’s historic milestone.

OK, hear me out – not only did Bernie wear his tried-and-true Burton jacket from his famous “I Am Once Again Asking” meme, but his mittens also deserve an honorable mention because A, they’re actually kind of chic, and B, they come with a sweet story. The sustainable mittens were gifted to the senator by Jen Ellis, a local teacher from Vermont.