{"id":19366,"date":"2025-01-21T20:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=19366"},"modified":"2025-01-21T20:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:40:00","slug":"users-react-to-second-lady-of-the-united-states-usha-vances-phenomenal-strapless-dress-at-inaugural-ball-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=19366","title":{"rendered":"Users React to Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance’s ‘Phenomenal’ Strapless Dress at Inaugural Ball \u2013 Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Second Lady Usha Vance dazzled in a shiny, flowing blue dress at the inaugural ball, while joining her husband next to the Trumps for their first dance.<\/p>\n

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On January 20, 2025, US Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, attended Washington, D.C.’s Commander-in-Chief Ball. While the event itself was the main highlight, netizens were equally captivated by the second lady’s elegant look.<\/p>\n

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Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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After seeing a video of the Vances standing next to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during their first dance to The Battle Hymn of the Republic, social media users couldn’t help but admire Usha’s floor-length dress. One person\u00a0gushed<\/a>,\u00a0“She looks like a princess.”<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0commented<\/a>,\u00a0“Usha’s dress is phenomenal.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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US Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha dance to The Battle Hymn of the Republic during the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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An admirer\u00a0added<\/a>,\u00a0“Usha is so vibrant and stylish!!!,”<\/i>\u00a0while another\u00a0stated<\/a>,\u00a0“Usha looks radiant!”<\/i>\u00a0In agreement, one person\u00a0declared<\/a>,\u00a0“Usha wins best dressed of the night.”<\/i>\u00a0A fan\u00a0wrote<\/a>,\u00a0“Usha is quickly becoming a fashion icon\u2026 flawless.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vice President J.D. Vance waves at the crowd while walking with Second Lady Usha at the Commander-in-Chief Ball | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The praise continued, with one netizen\u00a0commenting<\/a>,\u00a0“Usha Vance looked so lovely. Her dress, as [sic] her outfit from earlier at the #Inauguration2025, was just perfection. #SecondLady #Usha.”<\/i>\u00a0Another person\u00a0remarked<\/a>,\u00a0“This is a real example of class and elegance.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Echoing similar sentiments, an X user\u00a0shared<\/a>,\u00a0“Usha is STUNNING!”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha at the Commander-in-Chief Ball | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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During Donald’s 60th presidential inauguration, Usha’s look included a warm pink coat, a matching scarf, cream-white gloves, and matching boots. The second lady was seen posing alongside her husband and the Trumps in the US Capitol’s Emancipation Hall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Second Lady Usha Vance, Vice President J.D. Vance, President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump at the departure ceremony for President Joe Biden at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. on January 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Using two pictures\u2014one of Usha walking and smiling, and another of her beaming as her husband was inaugurated as Vice President\u2014Oscar de la Renta took credit for designing the second lady’s inauguration look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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J.D. Vance is sworn in as U.S. Vice President alongside his wife, Usha, and family, while President Donald Trump looks on | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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He\u00a0stated<\/a>, “An ongoing celebration of American history and tradition. For the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies, Second Lady Usha Vance wears a custom peony cashmere coat with scarf wrap and complementing tea-length dress.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In a past interview, the second lady opened up about her relationship with J.D. When asked if her husband changes his mind based on her advice, Usha\u00a0said<\/a>, “He treats everything I say with a lot of seriousness and respect, and that becomes the way that he thinks about things.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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She\u00a0continued<\/a>, “As is true for me, the way that he talks about things and the conclusions he comes to really shape the way that I think about things. So there’s a nice give and take that I think is a pretty happy, happy one.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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J.D. first served in the Marines before pursuing an undergraduate degree and later attended law school, where he met Usha. She revealed that they had classes together and were friends during their first semester before they started dating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The second lady confessed that J.D. liked her first but\u00a0added<\/a>, “I wasn’t too far behind.” The couple studied together, participated in various activities, and spent a lot of time with each other. She\u00a0shared<\/a> that being in the Marines was “very transformational for him.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Among the skills he gained from there were the basics of how to live and how to carry himself as an adult\u2014skills he admitted he didn’t have before. He also learned how to create a family by bonding with people from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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J.D. Vance and his wife Usha depart from St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Many of those people are now among his best friends. The vice president’s wife also noted that J.D.’s views on family were shaped by his upbringing. She explained that his perspective comes from the realization that he wouldn’t be where he is today without his family members looking out for him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Usha\u00a0added<\/a>, “I think it comes from seeing my family and knowing that the stability and sort of calm that I provide in our family life comes from, you know, all of the support that I had. Just the faith that things will be okay because I had people behind me.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha dancing during the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The second lady emphasized that her husband thrives on having a strong family support system. Knowing that he has people who love and care about him when he gets home, and understanding himself, are crucial to his well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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US Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha kiss while dancing during the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When asked what she wants the world to know about her husband, Usha responded thoughtfully,\u00a0saying<\/a>, “I think I want them to know that he’s a real person. He’s a wonderful father. He’s an excellent husband. He’s my best friend. He is funny.” She also\u00a0joked<\/a> that he has “all sorts of dorky interests” that people their age can relate to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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J.D.’s wife also\u00a0described<\/a>\u00a0him as a “really good person,” and expressed her wish that people would take the time to listen to his words to understand their meaning and purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The couple has since welcomed three children: Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel.\u00a0The trio attended their parents’ inauguration,<\/strong>\u00a0sparking reactions from netizens. One user\u00a0wrote<\/a>,\u00a0“Beautiful family. Kiddos are too cute for words!”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance, Usha Vance, and their three children walk on stage at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Another\u00a0added<\/a>,\u00a0“Such a beautiful family!”<\/i>\u00a0A third person\u00a0stated<\/a>,\u00a0“J.D. Vance has the CUTEST daughter. She is absolutely adorable \ud83d\ude0d [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks with his sons, Ewan and Vivek, at the inaugural in Washington | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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At one point, the mother of three\u00a0worked as an associate<\/a>\u00a0at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP from 2015 to 2017, before serving as a law clerk at the U.S. Supreme Court for a year. Before becoming the second lady,\u00a0Usha Vance<\/a>\u00a0returned to Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, and worked as an associate once again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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