44 of the best and worst looks Melania Trump has worn as first lady
Melania Trump's best looks as first lady balance professional style and high fashion, but she has also worn some controversial outfits.
Melania Trump's fashion choices as First Lady have garnered both praise and criticism throughout her tenure. Initially, she paid homage to Jacqueline Kennedy by wearing a powder-blue dress designed by Ralph Lauren for her husband’s inauguration in 2017, which evoked the iconic style of America's first First Lady. The ensemble was completed with pearl earrings and gloves.
Three-dimensional detailing characterized Melania's custom gown for the 2017 inaugural balls, designed by Hervé Pierre. The cream dress featured a thigh-high slit on one side and a red belt at the waist, giving it a high-fashion touch that reflected Melania's past as a model.
Melania's style became more subdued during her second tenure as First Lady. She opted for a gray pinstripe suit with a white button-down and an untied black tie during a Canadian state visit in October 2017, marking a departure from the traditional dress. She also wore an off-the-shoulder dress with a Givenchy tuxedo cape for a state dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, adding a unique flair to the event.
However, her choice of a jacket with the phrase "I really don't care, do you?" for an immigration facility visit in June 2018 drew backlash, with critics deeming it insensitive to the situation.
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