As the saying goes, sometimes a piece of clothing speaks volumes while on other times, it does precisely nothing. Melania Trump, the first lady, attempted her luck in modeling back in the 1990s in Slovenia and hence has enough knowledge when it comes to fashion.
Her world was transformed in 2005, when she married Donald Trump, and she was no longer required to pose for photographs in studio backdrops. Now she accompanies her husband, and is often under scrutiny from the media and photographers taking shots of her attire.
Every article of clothes she has worn has also been closely examined and scrutinized. Did Melania have a message in mind? Was that shirt or suit meant as a jab at someone? She wore that, but why? There have been other instances where Melania’s attire has conveyed a tale, aside from the now-famous “I really don’t care do u?” jacket that allegedly led to significant conflict with Donald and a flurry of “guess the meaning” debate.
Conservative, although a little bit liberal
OUR FIRST FAMILY! President-Elect Donald Trump, Melania, and Barron Trump after winning the 2024 presidential election pic.twitter.com/jDMtPvOy8K
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) November 6, 2024
Donald Trump accompanied Melania Trump to his election-night ceremony on November 6, 2024, when he ran for a second term as president of the United States. Barron, who was tall and unrecognizable from Donald’s last victory speech eight years prior, was also present. Melania? Both of the Trump men wore black suits to the event in West Palm Beach, Florida. Not the glam version of herself.
As far as her style goes, she has been seen wearing leather leggings, bright colors, capes, and oversized hats. She wore a double-breasted blazer in a dark grey material and a long skirt that shin-brushed, presenting her with an office-matron professional appearance. She only wore her wedding ring and nothing else, including flashy necklaces, and her nails were all the same color.
There were two clear impressions from the ultra-conservative style. The first was that she wanted to blend in with her neutral color scheme and avoid drawing attention to herself. Second, she wanted people to take her seriously if they did notice her.
Melania adopts a classic look to give the impression that she is a legend
🚨2016 the fashion industry blacklisted Melania Trump – but she OWNED them walking out best dressed since Jackie Kennedy
Fast forward to 2025, EVERY major fashion house has asked to dress her Inauguration Day, but Melania said🖕by sticking with whose been loyal
I’m so ready🍿 pic.twitter.com/csNbS7SbQ9
— FoxyFarmer🦊🇺🇸 (@GardensR4Health) January 17, 2025
Your husband is sworn in as President of the United States in Washington, D.C., twice in a lifetime at most, and it doesn’t happen every day. Melania Trump was dressed to the nines as Donald Trump first assumed the title on January 20, 2017.
She opted for a throwback style and powder-blue from head to toe for her ceremonial-free first lady inauguration. She wore matching gloves underneath the 3/4-sleeved dress, which had a structured neckline and a bolero-style overlay that matched her figure. The color pattern was completed with a basic pair of blue pumps.
It’s possible that Melania chose this specific outfit to evoke the memories of two distinct fashion icons that the American public has long loved. Her attire has been compared to that of former First Lady Jackie Kennedy. Additionally, we can’t help but believe that she is stealing from Audrey Hepburn’s wardrobe.
She swears by the bow
Furthermore, here’s Melania in a $1,100.00 blouse pic.twitter.com/lY4bvZuB9f
— Mrs. Fairfax🪷🇺🇦 (@AlisonDeLuca) September 12, 2024
A video of Donald Trump speaking to “Access Hollywood” anchor Billy Bush from a ten-year-old interview leaked on October 7, 2016, during the height of his presidential campaign. Donald made crude comments about women while he was unaware that he was being filmed, claiming that he would uninvitedly grab them in their kitty-cat area (we’re cleaning it up; he used the “p” word). He and Melania Trump traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, two days later for a scheduled town hall debate.
Melania wore bright pink, monochrome clothing. She was dressed in a top with a button in the back and slim-fitting jeans. A pink ribbon knotted in a large bow emphasized the shirt’s high neckline at the front. Everyone was drawn to that bow, which gave it a great deal of significance.
Portraits of famous Gibson girls of the late 19th century usually depicted them with bows tied around their necks. The ribbons were referred to as pussycat bows, or pussy bows, because people used to think that they resembled the bows which individuals tied around their cats. They later became a staple of fashion, donned by powerful women such as Kamala Harris and Princess Diana.
Others thought Melania was sending a message regarding Donald’s infamous “Access Hollywood leaked tape scandal” and mocking her husband when she showed up to the debate wearing a pussy bow.
Designers don’t like Melania.
Melania Trump tonight 2/28/17 #PresidentialAddress #AdressToCongress #JointAddress #PowerOfTheFirstLady pic.twitter.com/0EzwwLNUod
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) March 1, 2017
Melania Trump went to a joint session of Congress on February 28, 2017, to witness her husband, Donald Trump, deliver his first address to the legislature as US president. Melania wore a black Michael Kors suit, which perhaps made her a little too suited up for the historic event. It cost about $10,000 and was adorned with a wide leather belt and dazzling beads.
Its origin was more important than the actual ensemble, which consisted of a skirt and jacket. Designer Michael Kors himself commented on the suit after photos surfaced online, stating that Melania had frequented his New York boutique. This was his way of quietly stating that he did not create the ensemble for her, give it to her, or have any relationship to her.
Many designers agree with Kors that they don’t want to link their company to the Trump surname. Since creating Melania’s 2017 inauguration ball gown, Herve Pierre has assisted with her wardrobe. He told Women’s Wear Daily that he shopped for the first lady off the rack rather than dealing directly with designers, and even then, he didn’t always disclose who he was buying for. “The fashion industry is not very welcoming [of Trump],” he said. “That’s no secret.”
