In order to help our nation’s leaders avoid critical fashion faux pas, DressRegistry.com recently sent letters to U.S. Senators urging them to register evening gowns they planned on wearing to upcoming inaugural balls.

We hear Sen. Byrd is going to turn back the clock and wear a vintage white gown, while Sen. Cornyn is hoping his Oscar de la Renta chaps will be ready in time for him to hit the dance floor.

The letter, in its hilarity entirety, is below.