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Heads up. We're going to swear.

Yeah, that's why they're here.

Thank you. That's why they're here. It's 2 p.m. on Air Force One.

Jackie's staring at the clothes laid out for her on her bed.

A white dress, simple jacket, and black shoes.

Ever since she became first lady, she's put so much thought and care into each of her outfits.

She's always had a six sense for what look each public event required.

First Ladies might not be elected,

but it doesn't mean they don't have power.

For Jack's inaugural ball,

she wore an off-white silk chiffon gown

paired with a regal cape she

designed herself. When she visited India, she wore bright oranges and greens in tribute to the

country's love of vivid colors. It was diplomacy through fashion, and she played her role very well.

She chose her current look, a stitch-by-stitch reproduction of a design from Paris

Fashion Week, because Jack wanted her to one-up the Society Ladies at lunch. They'd be wearing

mint coats and diamond bracelets. Show them what good taste really is, Jack winked. They picked it out

together, a simple but perfectly cut skirt suit in Wolopoucly.

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