A photograph shows First Lady Jill Biden deplaning in black patterned hosiery, ankle boots, and a skirt.
In April 2021, social media users circulated a photograph purportedly showing First Lady Jill Biden sporting a pair of 'fishnet stockings' and a short skirt while disembarking from an airplane at a military base: This was indeed a real photograph of the 69-year-old first lady, taken on April 1, 2021, as she arrived at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland after returning from a trip to California to mark the birthday of labor organizer César Chávez. Biden's ensemble included black patterned hosiery, black ankle boots, a black blazer, and what looks to be a leather skirt: US First Lady Jill Biden deplanes upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on April 1, 2021. - Biden returned to Washington after a visit to California. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Some critics asserted the first lady's mode of attire was 'trashy' or 'inappropriate': Madonna called and wants her trashy look back, Doc. https://t.co/SFizSkqWL2 - Wayne Dupree Media, LLC (@WayneDupreeShow) April 5, 2021 They look fine on her, but they are totally inappropriate for a 69 year old First Lady of the United States to ber wearing while she is on the job. - TypsyGypsyDance (@TypsyGypsyDance) April 5, 2021 Defenders of Biden's look proclaimed that her ensemble was 'amazing' and 'classy': And FYI for those name calling those are designer tights those are eloquent those are bold they bring a balance to her already classy outfits they're not cheap fishnets and I love them. Just because some of you can't pull off such a classy look does it mean you should name call - Ally May Gracie! (@AliciaFarn) April 4, 2021 The First Lady looks amazing! - Tina G (@tinagutierrez04) April 5, 2021 Some commenters also took exception to the term 'fishnet,' maintaining that the first lady's legwear was more correctly called 'patterned hose' or 'lace stockings' or 'floral tights': People these aren't fishnets. These are simply patterned hose. Literally every fashionable European woman owns a pair. Let's save the outrage for the Matt Gaetz's of the world. - Gisele (@goldenstatesb) April 5, 
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