When it comes to White House attire, first ladies have to make sure they follow the bizarre fashion rule of donating their designer freebies. Beyond that, there isn't a lot of official guidance on their apparel. Even so, first ladies have been criticized for their choices, especially with more revealing 'fits. Over two hundred years ago, a woman chastised Dolley Madison, saying, (via White House History ), "She loads herself with finery and dresses without any taste." Truth be told, in her official portrait, Madison's neckline still looks pretty low, even by 21st century standards.

Arms have also been a hot topic. In the late 1800s, Frances Cleveland got flak for wearing a sleeveless fit, as did Michelle Obama when she wore a similar cut in 2009. Luckily, in both cases, others saw tha

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