When it comes to fashion in and out of the White House, these first ladies had it on lock [1]. There have been many iconic moments over the years of these stylish women wearing ethereal gowns and structured blazers. (How can we forget any of Hillary Clinton's colourful pantsuits [2] or Michelle Obama's gorgeous Jason Wu inaugural ballgown [3]?!)
While their formal ensembles have turned heads at every occasion they've attended, they've also proved that they know the power of a good pair of jeans. From Jackie O's stylish white jeans and headscarf combo to Laura Bush's mom jeans that are surprisingly back in style, we're taking a look at all of the times these women redefined casual dressing with denim. Read on to see 20 iconic photos of first ladies wearing jeans.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Showing off her holiday style in a pair of white jeans paired with a blue tee and headscarf in 1971.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Another look at her outfit.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Styling a chambray button-down blouse with a pair of high-waisted jeans in 1967.
Barbara Bush
Hanging out with her dogs wearing a pair of white cropped jeans, a blue tee, and a floral hat in 1991.
Nancy Reagan
Hanging out with husband Ronald Reagan wearing a plaid button-down and high-waisted jeans.
Hillary Clinton
Keeping it casual in a long-sleeved top tucked into mom jeans while on holiday in Wyoming in 1995.
Hillary Clinton
Styling her jeans with a blue shirt, sunglasses, and a straw hat while in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park in 1995.
Laura Bush
Relaxing on a bench at her Texas house wearing a blue blouse, plain jeans, and dad sneakers in 2001.
Michelle Obama
Showing off her Italy holiday style in a pink Teija top paired with white jeans [4] and Jennifer Fisher hoops in 2017.
Michelle Obama
Attending the 2018 Beating the Odds Summit wearing a lightweight khaki-coloured linen blazer, distressed jeans, and neutral sandals [5].
Michelle Obama
Ready for mini golf in blue tank top, cropped jeans, and toe-loop sandals in 2010.
Michelle Obama
Attending an event in New York wearing a yellow and black printed peplum top and white jeans in 2013.
Michelle Obama
Gardening in a purple cardigan, blue jeans, and low-top kicks in 2009.
Michelle Obama
Rallying in Chicago with Barack Obama in a chambray jacket and white jeans in 2004.
Melania Trump
Wearing a deconstructed Agnona midi skirt [6] with a tomato-red Polo Ralph Lauren sweater.
Melania Trump
Styling a pair of white jeans with a green top and white Converse sneakers while returning from Florida in 2017.
Melania Trump
Wearing a white shirt tucked into her green J. Brand skinny jeans [7] and a Céline bag while returning home from Camp David in 2017.
Melania Trump
Wearing a $1,380 Balmain shirt with black pants and blue Converses while gardening with children at the White House [8] in 2017.
Melania Trump
Grabbing lunch in a furry coat and wide-leg jeans while in NYC in 2005.
Melania Trump
wearing Levi's jeans with a sheer pink top at the Marc Jacobs fashion show in 2004.