Jennifer Garner [1] and daughter Violet Affleck were twinning in more ways than one at the White House state dinner on Dec. 1. The mother-daughter duo arrived hand in hand [2] to the soiree wearing black evening dresses [3] that amplified just how much they resemble one another.
Garner chose a velvet Ralph Lauren column gown with a boat neckline, open back, and beaded trim, while 17-year-old Affleck opted for a Carolina Herrera fit-and-flare number with a midi-length skirt, v-shaped neckline, and lurex heart pattern. Although they went different directions with footwear — Garner selected black Stuart Weitzman platforms, and her daughter added a pop of color with red pointed-toe pumps — both carried black top-handle bags with metallic accents.
President Joe Biden [4]'s first White House state dinner was a stylish, star-studded affair. As cohost, First Lady Jill Biden donned a navy lace off-the-shoulder gown that was custom made by Oscar de la Renta [5], a classic label that's dressed many first ladies. Anna Wintour wore a vintage Chanel dress embellished with built-in beaded necklaces and belts, Chrissy Teigen attended alongside husband John Legend [6] in a pink off-the-shoulder Rachel Gilbert gown, and Ariana DeBose stunned in a Tony Ward dress with a leg slit and side cutout.
Although the state dinner was Garner's first public outing with daughter Affleck in years, it isn't the first time the mother of three [7] has made a fashionable appearance at the White House. Last December, the actor hosted a holiday concert in Washington DC wearing a festive green Oscar de la Renta minidress [8] and crystal buckle pumps from Roger Vivier.
Read ahead to take a closer look at Garner and Affleck's coordinating designer looks from head to toe.
Shop Jennifer Garner's Ralph Lauren Dress
Ralph Lauren Collection Kelli Velvet Column Gown [10] ($4,790)
Shop Violet Affleck's Carolina Herrera Dress
Carolina Herrera Lurex Jacquard Midi Dress [11] ($1,650, originally $3,290)