It is without a doubt that the inauguration of 46th President Joseph R. Biden was a historic day, but what drew the international attention of onlookers was the fashion of the day - and the statements they held. From President Biden and first lady Jill Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris to Lady Gaga, the meaning behind what everyone wore took center stage.

A few years ago, I noticed that one of my students was struggling to keep up in class. She was returning to college as a young working mom—a difficult situation on its own—but it seemed like there was something more going on...