Jill Biden Puts Chic Spin On Flowy Skirt & Blazer With Suede Boots In Romania for Ukraine’s Refugee Crisis Trip

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Jill Biden made a stylish arrival in Romania on Friday. This is her first stop on the four-day solo trip to eastern Europe to get an up-close look at the Ukrainian refugee crisis. The first lady flew in overnight from Washington and landed just in time to help serve dinner at Romania’s Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base near the Black Sea.

First lady Jill Biden is greeted as she arrives at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, Friday, May 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
First lady Jill Biden is greeted as she arrives at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania on May 6, 2022.
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Biden showcased her sophisticated and chic style sense in a pinstripe blazer jacket. She teamed the overcoat with a white top and colorful scarf that was tied in knot around her neck. She paired the top with a white flowy skirt that had a ruffled hemline.

First lady Jill Biden meets on the tarmac with seven members of the Delaware Army National Guard, before departing the airport near the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, Friday, May 6, 2022. The first lady is departing to Bucharest. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
First lady Jill Biden meets on the tarmac with seven members of the Delaware Army National Guard, before departing the airport near the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania on May 6, 2022.
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First lady Jill Biden and Staff Sergeant Sharon Rogers were videotaped reading "Night Catch" for Rogers' son, Nathan, during a visit to the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, Friday, May 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
First lady Jill Biden and Staff Sergeant Sharon Rogers read “Night Catch” for Rogers’ son, Nathan, during a visit to the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base on May 6, 2022.
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When it came down to footwear, the New Jersey native slipped into one of her favorite go-to shoe styles — suede boots. The gray silhouette had an elongated pointed toe and a short stacked block heel.

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Dr. Biden is known for creating sartorial moments both on the political stage and in her day-to-day routine. Some of her most prolific looks include garments from brands like Markarian and Dolce & Gabbana. For footwear, she favors versatile pumps in nude and black tones from brands like Dior, Valentino and Stuart Weitzman. Color-coordinated heels are also a go-to for her brighter ensembles, from labels like Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik. In warmer months, she can also be seen in espadrille wedge sandals by Loeffler Randall.

Discover Biden’s sharp style through the years in the gallery.

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