Did anyone else watch the U.S. presidential inauguration ceremony and remember how much they love fashion? This past year has meant no parties, no fancy dinners or cocktail bars, and very few occasions to dress up. Its also meant fewer red-carpet events, and very little in the way of celebrity style. Remember Cardi Bs 2019 Grammys outfit ? Or Rihanna in a Pope hat at the 2018 Met Gala? We miss that.

Fashion at its best is art, creativity, personal expression, and often, political messaging expressed visually. So much is communicated through clothing choices, body language and accessory choices. This is especially true at a ceremony as symbolic as the inauguration, which serves an allusive function more than a practical one.

On Wednesday, we saw lots of bright, monochromatic outfits, jewel tones, and telling touches that relayed the significance of Wednesdays transfer of power. Here are some of the messages expressed through fashion at U.S. President Joe Biden s inauguration.

Blue for confidence and Democrats