Gabriella Sandoval, Events Liaison and Manager
Even before Melania Trump became the first lady of the United States, she has drawn attention with her impeccable taste in high fashion. From styles by labels such as Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Valentino, Melania continues to showcase her meticulous, eccentric, and elegant style choices.
Here is a list of Melania Trump’s most favorable high fashion moments:
1. Sophisticated Silver Gown - debuted in 2005
Here, Melania is photographed at the Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party in 2005, dressed in a head-to-toe dazzling silver gown with a fluffy feathering end. The matching accessories that gleam with her every move top off the lustrous look.
2. Baby Blue Elegance - debuted in 2017
At the inaugural parade held in 2017, incoming First Lady Melania Trump wore a simple yet fashionable sky blue dress with matching sleeves, and a cropped jacket by designer Ralph Lauren. Her look here is similar to the style of former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
3. Zebra Print Coat - debuted in 2024
On October 27th, 2024, Melania took the stage at a campaign rally in Madison Square Garden. She wore a zebra-striped Michael Kors in New York City.
4. Black With a Hint of Gold - debuted in 2021
Melania made a stylish exit from the White House in an all-black designer outfit.
She wore a Chanel jacket with gold buttons, Dolce & Gabbana dress, Louboutin heels, and a matching black and gold Birkin bag as she left the White House on Jan. 20, 2021. Talk about a farewell outfit!
5. Pretty Pink Coat - debuted in 2019
Melania stunned in a gorgeous pink coat by designer Fendi, which she wore ahead of Valentine's Day in 2019. Hot pink mink fur coat cuffs as well as nude-colored heels accompanied the vibrant look. This has got to be one of my personal favorite outfits of hers.
6. Bright in White - debuted in 2018
Melania wore an all-white Michael Kors outfit which included a white crepe blazer and skirt suit ensemble. It was topped off with a matching, wide-brimmed hat designed by her personal stylist Hervé Pierre. This simple, yet elegant look was worn on the South Lawn of the White House for a traditional state arrival ceremony in 2018.
7. Lovely Lilac - debuted in 2020
Melania was photographed in a very pretty lilac purple, robe-style Ralph Lauren coat which she paired with a wine-colored turtleneck and Birkin bag. The color coordination is absolutely perfect!
8. Military Inspired Ensemble - debuted in 2017
For a meeting with the former Argentine president, Melania stepped out in a military-inspired ensemble, wearing an army green matching skirt and peplum-style blazer from Altuzarra's Spring 2017 collection. She accessorized the look with a pair of white-black python heels.
9. Christmas Style - debuted in 2019
Melania attended the annual White House Christmas tree lighting in a chic black ensemble with a white, red and green floral coat. She tied the super stylish look together with stiletto boots. Talk about ringing in the holidays!
10. Fiercely Classy - debuted in 2019
Melania stepped out in London in a crisp collared, white and navy belted Dolce & Gabbana suit along with a matching hat designed by her stylist Herve Pierre. She finished the look with navy heels.
11. Pleasing Patterns - debuted in 2021
Melania arrived in Florida on the same day as President Biden’s inauguration, wearing a captivatingly patterned blue, orange, and white Gucci dress. She paired it with contrasting black sunglasses and flats. This patterning is so abstract and vibrant!
First lady Melania Trump tends to keep a fairly low profile, but when she does step out in public, she ensures that her fashion looks are on point. From public appearances as First Lady, to earlier days at the Met Gala, it’s safe to say Melania Trump is a fashion icon.