"Soon 70 and Wearing Fishnet Stockings, Ugly to See" Unexpected Fashion Controversy Surrounding US First Lady

Critics "Is this Halloween Day?" "Wearing boots in a net at an old age"
Supporters "She is free to wear whatever she wants"

On the 1st, Dr. Jill Biden arrived at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland near Washington D.C. Photo by Twitter capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] The attire of the U.S. First Lady, wearing fishnet stockings and a short skirt, has sparked controversy online.

On the 5th (local time), local media reported that an online debate erupted over the outfit of Jill Biden (69), wife of U.S. President Joe Biden.

On the 31st, Jill Biden arrived at Meadows Field Airport in California on a private jet, dressed in a black jacket, a polka-dot dress, and red shoes, presenting a modest appearance.

However, on the following day, the 1st, after finishing her schedule in California, Jill Biden’s outfit upon arriving at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland near Washington D.C. was quite different from the previous day. While she kept the jacket, she wore a short leather dress that rose above the knees and high-heeled boots. Particularly, the patterned fishnet stockings caught attention.

Netizens who felt uncomfortable with Jill Biden’s outfit that day mocked her patterned stockings, saying she looked like she was "wearing a net over her." They criticized, saying, "She seems to be confusing this with Halloween holiday. Isn’t she almost 70 years old?" "It might be expensive, but dressing like that is low-class." "She’s too old to be wearing fishnets with boots. It’s really embarrassing." "If it were Melania Trump, who is 50 years old, it might be understandable, but Jill Biden is not at that age. A miniskirt at her age looks ugly," they said.

On the other hand, some defended Jill Biden, saying, "She looks stylish, what’s the problem? Age doesn’t matter." "She’s free to wear whatever she wants."

Unlike Melania Trump, who enjoyed wearing expensive and flashy luxury brands, Jill Biden has been loved by Americans for her simple and down-to-earth image.

Her casual appearance on Valentine’s Day, when she went out with her hair tied up messily with a scrunchie to buy a gift for her husband, also became a hot topic. She drew public favor especially when compared to Melania Trump, who appeared at the G7 summit wearing a luxury jacket worth $51,500 (about 57 million KRW).

However, due to a slightly different April Fools’ Day outfit, she faced fashion criticism for the first time since taking office.