Melania Trump, a woman of very few words, often chooses to express herself through her flawless wardrobe. As a former model, Melania knows fashion, and her style has frequently dominated headlines whether it be her choice of footwear, her expensive ensembles or her stylish accessories to complete her look. But despite the noise, this gorgeous First Lady has definitely shown the world that no matter what she is the queen of fashion.
From Melania off-the-runway looks to accessories that made her outfits stand out, I have gathered the best 12 outfits from each month Melania wore during her second year as our gracious first lady.
For her husband’s first State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, Melania donned a white custom made Christian Dior tailored Capri-pant suit with a matching silk Dolce & Gabbana blouse. She paired the all white pant suit with nude patent leather Christian Louboutin pumps, her signature stiletto heels.
Melania spent Valentine’s Day visiting sick children at the National Institutes of Health’s Children’s Inn in Bethesda, Maryland. For this special occasion, Melania wore a Valentine’s Day inspired ensemble of a red wool wrap coat from Calvin Klein. The coat original retails at $2,995. She paired the red coat with black Christian Louboutin patent python stilettos.
Welcoming Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar to the White House, Melania celebrated St. Patricks Day in a chic way by wearing a vibrant emerald green leopard print Brandon Maxwell mid-length sleeveless dress. The “silk blend, leopard print jacquard in a rich shade of emerald green ” retails for $1,595 at Nordstrom. She completed the look with a pair of Christian Louboutin snakeskin pumps.
Melania stole the show with a fashion accessory that quickly became the talk of the town. Welcoming the French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, in a formal arrival ceremony in the White House, Melania wore a white skirt suit from Michael Kors. She paired the all white suit look with denim So Kate 120mm pumps by Christian Louboutin. What caught the attention of the world was what Melania wore to complete the look — a white hat. The wide-brimmed hat designed by French-American designer and Melania’s stylist, Hervé Pierre took the internet by storm with people making comparisons of Beyoncé’s look worn in her 2016 music video, “Formation” as well as Olivia Pope’s infamous white hat on “Scandal.”
Launching her first initiative as first lady, Melania Trump for the special occasion wore a stylish leather jacket from her favorite American designer, Ralph Lauren. The tan leather jacket, known as the ‘Iconic Style Buffy Leather Trench Jacket’ from the Ralph Lauren Collection features a double-breasted button front and a belted waist. It retails for $5,990 on Saks Fifth Avenue. She teamed the leather jacket with a white pencil skirt and matching Christian Louboutin pumps.
Welcoming Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein and Queen Rania to the United States for a four-day visit, Melania donned a soft pink leather wrap knee length dress from American design duo Proenza Schouler. The dress, appeared during the design duo Fall 2017 show at New York Fashion Week, featured a belted waist, asymmetric neckline, and cap sleeves. It retails for $3,950 and is currently sold out. She matched the Proenza Schouler dress with pale pink Manolo Blahnik stilettos.
First Lady Melania Trump wore a stunning Grecian-goddess couture ball gown to a black-tie dinner Thursday on the opening evening of the Trumps’ first official visit to Britain. The yellow chiffon, off-the-shoulder draped evening gown is from the French label J. Mendel. The princess-style dress featured a wrapped bodice, floor-length pleats and a billowing cape that gave her a dramatic, yet delicate look. Melania paired the ensemble with minimal jewelry and Manolo Blahnik silk duchess pumps in a matching nude color. As for her hair, the first lady opted to wear her hair down in a glamorous blowout.
Welcoming the president of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta and his wife Margaret to the White House, Melania wore a sleeveless pale pink knit top tucked into a high-waisted Valentino floral brocade skirt that retails for $3,950. She completed the look with a matching pale pink Christian Louboutin heels.
Paying tribute to the victims of 9/11 in a memorial ceremony in Pennsylvania, Melania wore a custom made Atelier Caito by Herve Pierre navy trench dress. The fit and flare dress featured a tie-waisted belt clinched at the waist, jetted pockets around the hips and finished off with white stitched thread and stars surrounding the buttons down to the hem. She paired the custom-made dress with navy snakeskin Manolo Blahnik stilettos and a matching navy Hérmes Birkin bag.
Melania ended her four day solo Africa tour in Egypt, enjoying a tour of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx in Gaza. For the tour, Melania went for a menswear-inspired ensemble, wearing a Ralph Lauren ivory linen blazer, high-waisted cream trousers, a pleated sleeveless white button-down shirt paired with a beige jacket draped over her shoulders. She accessorized this outfit with a cream fedora hat embellished with a black ribbon and a black tie. To complete the looks, Melania opted to wear Chanel’s classic flats that feature ivory quilt stitching with black leather tipped on the toe. By far one of my favorite outfit Melania has rocked as First Lady!
On the first day of the G20 leaders’ summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Melania met with other first ladies from around the world for a visit to Villa Ocampo. As the women posed for a group photo on the steps of the museum, the First Lady stood out in a whimsical floral-print silk midi dress by Gucci. The enchanted printed silk dress retails for $4,900 at Net-A-Porter is full of bright flowers that featured a bold green stripe band along the hemline. She teamed the floral flock with a pair of bright green snakeskin Manolo Blahnik stilettos.
Celebrating the spirit of the holiday season at the 2018 Congressional Ball, Melania looked fierce in a festive white sequins evening gown by French fashion house, Céline. The high neckline, long-sleeve, floor-length shimmering gown from the Spring 2018 Collection was designed under Céline former Creative Director Phoebe Philo. She paired the sleek, form-fitting piece with a simple metallic pointy-toe heels. This exact dress is currently not available online.
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