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Jill Biden chose Ralph Lauren for Sunday’s opening night of “Othello” on Broadway. The former first lady attended the event in a light blue dress custom-made by the brand.

Her dress was long-sleeved and featured a glittery finish. She’s accessorized with a simple necklace and earrings. On her feet, she wore metallic shoes.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: (L-R) Dr. Jill Biden, Producer Brian Moreland, Denzel Washington, Former U.S. President Joe Biden, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kenny Leon pose backstage on opening night of

(L-R) Dr. Jill Biden, Producer Brian Moreland, Denzel Washington, former U.S. President Joe Biden, Jake Gyllenhaal and Kenny Leon pose backstage on the opening night of “Othello” on Broadway. Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Jill previously wore the dress for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in August at the United Center in Chicago. The former first lady is known for promoting American brands and has worn Ralph Lauren many times before, including at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony in July, as well as during a state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2023. She also wore a Ralph Lauren ensemble at the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Dr. Jill Biden and Denzel Washington backstage on opening night of

Dr. Jill Biden and Denzel Washington backstage on the opening night of “Othello” on Broadway. Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Throughout her time in the White House, the former first lady worked with fashion advisor Bailey Moon to create her looks. Moon also works with Cristin Milioti, Kerri Russell and Thomas Doherty.

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At the “Othello” opening night, Jill was accompanied by her husband, former U.S. President Joe Biden, who wore a black tuxedo jacket with satin lapels, a crisp white dress shirt with visible buttons and a black bow tie. He added a small American flag pin on the lapel for a patriotic touch.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Dr. Jill Biden and Former U.S. President Joe Biden pose backstage on opening night of

Dr. Jill Biden and former U.S. President Joe Biden pose backstage on the opening night of “Othello” on Broadway at The Barrymore Theatre on March 23, 2025, in New York City. Bruce Glikas/WireImage

The highly anticipated Broadway revival of “Othello” opened on Sunday at the Barrymore Theatre in New York City. This production, directed by Kenny Leon, stars Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago. Jennifer Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis and Rosie Perez were among the guests at the event.