Ruth Bader Ginsburg is best known for being an advocate for justice and a feisty, fierce feminist. We don’t have to list all her amazing accomplishments as a Jewish female justice on the United States Supreme Court (though you know the landmark Roe v. Wade decision? Ginsburg was there).
But RBG — in addition to being the only justice with a notorious nickname — is kvell-worthy for another reason: She’s a style icon.
Ginsburg’s taste in fashion represents her fearlessness and her feminism. For instance, while most male justices just wear shirts and ties, she shows up to court with lacy collars and fishnet gloves (which she’s also worn to synagogue. Chic!). Her favorite collar is her white beaded jabot from South Africa and — fun fact — her white ribbon collar is actually from the Metropolitan Opera’s gift shop.
As she once told Katie Couric, she even has a “dissent collar” — which she famously wore the day after Trump was elected — and a “majority opinion collar.”
But that’s not all: Ginsburg’s huge vintage clip-on earrings and colorful, eclectic outfits — like a Chinese silk shirt or embroidered shirts and scarves — are just a few ways she makes her personality known.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is “almost always correct,” writes Antonin Scalia #TIME100 http://t.co/NIu4Mbijdh pic.twitter.com/5mg6nIV9M4
— TIME (@TIME) April 17, 2015
In honor of Ginsburg’s 85th birthday, let’s take a look through her fantastic wardrobe. Here’s some of my favorites:
These earrings, that simple black-and-white collar and robe combination:
Happy 85th birthday to Ruth Bader Ginsburg! Keep fighting, RBG. We need you. pic.twitter.com/4F6EWr45ln
— AltRockyNPS 🌎 (@AltRockyNPS) March 15, 2018
This modern, print dress is everything — and those white gloves:
A happy birthday to my favorite Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. pic.twitter.com/x7GwnrD8vW
— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) March 15, 2018
Happy 85th birthday Ruth Bader Ginsburg. You have been relentless in the fight for women’s equality. We are all wishing you good health and many more years of service as a Justice on the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/ZTWe8MkzoR
— Rep. Stacey Plaskett (@StaceyPlaskett) March 15, 2018
Proving you can be foxy at any age (that gorgeous wave #hairgoals):
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
–Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Happy Birthday to my favorite supreme court justice.
She inspires all of us with her tenacious & tough as nails spirit.
We love you RGB.#WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/WFhs4HeibF— Ɠҽɱɱα εℓҽαɳσ૨™🇺🇸 (@Lady_Star_Gem) March 15, 2018
One of her iconic collars:
As @realDonaldTrump brags about lying to allies & then defends the lie in a tweet with another lie; let’s celebrate the birthday of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 85 today and still upholding truth. Thank you Motorious RBG and Happy B- Day! #IdesOfMarch #Resistance @Lawrence @tribelaw pic.twitter.com/yiVO2P5UIQ
— Time2Act (@jlhatty) March 15, 2018
Those red accessories:
Happy 85th birthday to you, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We adore you! #RespectWomen #SCOTUS #ThursdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/aEFrhyxVfl
— Portia A. Boulger (@PortiaABoulger) March 15, 2018
And did I mention how cool her glasses are:
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Stars In Her Very Own Film, ‘RBG’ https://t.co/T0F0b9Sp2I pic.twitter.com/QqGTCHAq6V
— PracticePanther (@practicepanther) March 15, 2018
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, celebrates her 85th birthday today. https://t.co/pe6nwe6FsI pic.twitter.com/KpyJSAnBIQ
— Britannica (@Britannica) March 15, 2018
Retro RBG is just as stunning (and look at those blue gradient lenses):
Wishing a very happy 85th birthday to a tireless champion for women’s rights and equality, Ruth Bader Ginsburg! Now, more than ever, your voice is so important. -PM pic.twitter.com/kBMjf6bVDd
— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) March 15, 2018
