Highlights from First Lady Fashion

Betty Ford was known for her sense of style. Like many First Ladies, Mrs. Ford used her fashion choices to convey messages and influence public perception. Her fashion sense and interest in couture began as a young woman, when she worked as a model and a fashion buyer. As First Lady, three designers - Frankie Welch, Louis Estéves, and Albert Capraro - dominated Mrs. Ford’s wardrobe and created the outfits that she wore to state dinners, travels abroad, campaign rallies, and other public appearances.