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First Lady Jill Biden Attends Former President Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Wearing Dior J’Adior Slingback Heels

Accompanied by her husband President Joe Biden, the pair mourned the loss of the 39th President of the United States in a well-attended ceremony.
Jill Biden, slingback, Dior, Jimmy Carter, Joe Biden, black, National Cathedral, Washington D.C.
Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.), right, walks with his wife Jill after announcing his candidacy for president, Tuesday, June 9, 1987, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/George Widman)
Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.), flanked by his wife Jill and daughter Ashley, meets with reporters following his release form Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, May 21, 1988.  Biden underwent successful surgery earlier this month to correct an aneurysm near his brain. (AP Photo/Adelle Starr)
Jill Biden, left, wife of vice presidential running mate Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., and Michelle Obama, wife of presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., arrive for a campaign rally introducing Biden as Obama's running mate Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jill Biden, right, Jean Biden, center, and Ashley Biden on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.  (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Jill Biden attended former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral held today in Washington D.C. at the National Cathedral. Accompanied by her husband President Joe Biden, the pair mourned the loss of the 39th President of the United States in a well-attended ceremony.

The educator wore simple black and white slingback pumps hailing from Dior. Retailing for around $1,050 via the brand’s website, the J’Adior slingback pumps featured jet-black uppers made of either glossy patent leather or plush technical fabric. Sharp pointed toes gave way to thick and sturdy slingback heels fixed delicately with two-tone embroidered J’Adior ribbon embellished with flat bows. 4-inch stiletto heels finished off the set.

Jill Biden, slingback, Dior, Jimmy Carter, Joe Biden, black, National Cathedral, Washington D.C.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 09, 2025, in Washington, D.C.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The First Lady’s pick can be shopped via Dior’s official website, along with second-hand websites like Poshmark. Jill isn’t the only notable fan of Dior’s slingback style. Kate Middleton is also a big fan of the bow-laden silhouette. In fact, she’s been spotted wearing the style on numerous occasions both formal and relaxed. Dior’s J’Adior slingback comes in a slew of prints, heel heights and compositions.

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Dior J’Adior slingback pumps made of black patent leather.Dior

Aptly mourning for the somber occasion, Jill also wore an all-black suiting-inspired ensemble featuring a midi-length pencil skirt and a matching blazer with ornate gold button closures.

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Dior J’Adior slingback pumps made of black technical fabric.Dior

When it comes to footwear, Jill’s choices are classic and chic. The first lady frequently favors pointed-toe pumps in nude and black tones from brands including Dior, Valentino and Stuart Weitzman. Oftentimes, Jill color coordinates her footwear with her ensemble for the day.

Jill Biden, slingback, Dior, Jimmy Carter, Joe Biden, black, National Cathedral, Washington D.C.
Members of the Carter family, including Jeff and Jack Carter, greet President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to attend the state funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C.Getty Images

President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on Dec. 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. Notable attendees included Donald J. Trump, Barack Obama, Melania Trump and members of the Carter family. The funeral took place at the historic National Cathedral today, Jan. 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

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