The 39 Most Controversial First Lady Fashion Moments In History

Although French fashion was very popular in the 19th century, not everyone was keen to wear it. Abigail Adams, unlike other first ladies, rejected the French style and shunned other women who wore it. In a letter to her sister, she wrote about her agreement with a local preacher against the latest fashion, noting that he “thinks there are some ladies in this city, who stand in need of admonition, and I fully agree with him.” Uh, rude?