Usha Vance Second Lady Usha Vance attended Monday's inauguration in a custom cashmere coat and dress by Oscar de la Renta
Originally worn for ceremonial purposes in West Africa, the Dashiki evolved into a pan-African symbol celebrated worldwide
See Twobirds, Eliza and Ethan and Celestina by Ebony Rose for inspiration
(In addition to leather, the Ballet Mary Janes come in other materials, such as suede, patent leather, and mesh.) I chose a pair in the oxblood color, and I was impressed by the unusual depth and loveliness of the shade, which is neither too red nor too brown
For something slightly smarter, a good quality tote or soft briefcase would work perfectly
In addition to the photos above, the exhibit highlights include an eighteenth-century mans vest intricately embroidered with powerful symbolic messages relevant to the French Revolution