In May 2011, Jessica Alba was in the U.S. capital to attend a press conference for the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011.
Jessica Alba attended a press conference for the Safe Chemicals Act in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Ryan Shapiro / WENN)
As an expectant mother of two, Jessica Alba emphasized her commitment to creating a safe, clean, and healthy environment for her children.
She advocated for Senate Bill S.487, a legislative initiative aimed at transforming how the American public is protected from harmful toxic chemicals and substances.
“It’s a human health issue,” Alba said in an interview with ABC News. “I don’t want to raise my children in a world where I have to be concerned about their safety and their health. I don’t want them to be guinea pigs any more, with certain chemicals being used on them, and we’ll just see if they get sick.”
Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and Jessica Alba join Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition on Capitol Hill, to discuss the Safe Chemicals Act at the United States Capitol on May 24, 2011, in Washington, DC. (Credit: Ryan Shapiro / WENN)
Jessica Alba adhered to the serious tone of the press conference’s topic and kept her outfit conservative, formal, and very business-like.
Jessica Alba wears Ann Taylor‘s “Urban” jacket and “Salt Silky” tee with a “Penelope” black lace skirt by Jane Oh (Credit: Ryan Shapiro / WENN)
“Four years ago, I became pregnant for the first time, and as I’m sure any mother would agree, it immediately changes the way you look at things,” Jess said at a press conference, where she was joined by U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg to introduce the act.
“[You] avoid anything that can be harmful to your child, particularly pesticides, alcohol, tobacco, the stuff that we’re all aware of. Thankfully my daughter Honor was born healthy, and I wanted to provide the healthiest environment for her at home.”
Jessica Alba wore a Kimberly Ovitz white camisole tucked into a Jane Oh Penelope black lace skirt and accessorized with Elie Saab platform sandals.
Jessica Alba shows off her feet in Elie Saab platform sandals (Credit: Ryan Shapiro / WENN)
She topped off her outfit with a sand-colored linen jacket from Ann Taylor.
Ann Taylor Urban Jacket
While the jacket itself is stylish, it appears oversized and too long on Jessica Alba. This might be intentional, but pairing it with a high-waisted skirt pulled up under the bust disrupted the overall proportions, making the outfit look unbalanced.
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Jessica Alba isn’t the only celebrity fan of Ann Taylor, a women’s clothing brand founded in 1954. Kate Hudson, for instance, was spotted at LAX in an Ann Taylor sweater dress, showcasing the brand’s versatility.
In January 2014, Julianne Hough wore slouchy dropped-rise pants with leopard print from Ann Taylor in West Hollywood.
Additionally, Ann Taylor is recognized for its inclusive sizing, offering a tall women’s clothing collection with extended lengths to ensure a perfect fit for taller frames.