Article: Laura Bush will be the first lady in red.

As much as soon-to-be first lady Laura Bush has eschewed the spotlight, her selection of an inaugural wardrobe may have an unexpected impact on fashion, particularly locally, where observers say her choices reflect an emerging trend toward more ladylike glamour.

From a form-fitting beaded-lace red gown for the inaugural balls to a well-cut blue wool day suit and coat for the swearing-in ceremony, Mrs. Bush's selections are proving to be her bravest yet on the style front after a campaign filled with jackets and skirts in subdued grays, beiges and pastels.

This time, with the eyes of not just Texas but the whole world upon her, the one-time librarian ...

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