35 of the best and worst looks Melania Trump has worn as first lady
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- Melania Trump's style has been closely watched since she became first lady.
- Her best first lady looks mix her personal style with a professional edge.
- Melania Trump has also worn some controversial outfits over the years.
Melania Trump has been quietly reinventing her style in her second tenure as first lady.
Since she returned to the White House in 2025, she has largely struck a more subdued tone with her attire than she did when President Donald Trump first took office in 2017.
Since becoming first lady, Melania Trump's style has often drawn attention, with some of her outfits proving controversial.
Take a look at some of the best and worst looks she's worn during Donald Trump's presidency.
Melania Trump paid homage to Jackie Kennedy when she debuted as first lady.Donald and Melania Trump on Inauguration Day 2017.Kevin Dietsch - Pool/Getty Images
Ralph Lauren Collection designed the knee-length, powder-blue dress Melania wore to Trump's inauguration in 2017, along with the coordinating shrug and gloves.
She accessorized the outfit with pearl earrings and blue, pointed-toe heels.
The full ensemble evoked Jackie Kennedy's style. From the bright color to the nod to one of America's most iconic first ladies, Melania's look was the perfect choice for her husband's first inauguration.
Her custom gown for the 2017 inaugural balls featured standout three-dimensional detailing.Donald and Melania Trump at the 2017 Inauguration Ball 2017.Kevin Dietsch - Pool/Getty Images
Hervé Pierre custom-designed Melania's off-the-shoulder dress for the inaugural ball.
The cream dress had an A-line silhouette, a thigh-high slit on one side, and three-dimensional fabric that curved across the bodice. A thin red belt cinched at the waist for a pop of color.
The dress felt high-fashion, connecting the first lady to her past as a model as she stepped into a new role.
Melania's outfit for a visit to Texas in August 2017 got attention online.Donald and Melania Trump in Texas in August 2017.JIM WATSON / AFP / Getty Images
In August 2017, the Trumps visited Corpus Christi, Texas, following Hurricane Harvey to assess recovery efforts.
The pair wore casual attire, with Melania arriving in a white button-down, black jeans, and sneakers. She also added a black baseball hat to her look that said "FLOTUS," first lady of the United States, on the front.
Melania's outfit quickly became a source of social-media chatter. Some said her hat called attention to her in the wake of the natural disaster, while others praised her casual outfit.
Her suit for a Canadian state visit in October 2017 was more fitting for the occasion.Donald and Melania Trump with Justin and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau in October 2017.Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images
When greeting Justin and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at the White House in October 2017, Melania wore a gray pinstripe suit instead of a dress.
The suit featured high-waisted pants, and she paired it with a white button-down and an untied black tie. The outfit was unexpected for a first lady, offering a fun style moment.
The president and first lady had a rare matching moment in April 2018, wearing coordinating striped looks.Donald and Melania Trump at Mar-a-Lago in April 2018.Mandel NGAN / AFP / Getty Images
In April 2018, the Trumps hosted Japan's prime minister at the time, Shinzo Abe, and his wife, Akie Abe, at Mar-a-Lago, during which the first lady wore an off-the-shoulder dress from Carolina Herrera.
The dress was covered in black and white stripes, with thicker black stripes on the bodice and the pattern reversed on the midi-length skirt.
She added white heels to her look, and Trump wore a navy and white striped tie that matched his wife's look. The coordinating outfits were an atypical but welcome choice for the couple.
The same month, Melania stunned in a black minidress and coordinating coat.The Trumps, President Macron, and his wife at the White House in April 2018.Al Drago/Getty Images
Melania greeted President Macron of France and his wife, Brigitte, in a black minidress and black pumps at the White House.
The standout feature of her outfit was a Givenchy tuxedo cape, which added a flair of personality to the otherwise simple look.
The semi-sheer dress she wore to a state dinner for the Macrons during the same trip was a little too busy.Donald and Melania Trump at the White House in April 2018.Alex Edelman-Pool/Getty Images
The first lady changed into a silver Chanel dress for the dinner.
Most of the form-fitting dress was covered in textured fabric, while the top of the bodice and bottom of the skirt were made of a sheer, black fabric adorned with silver embellishments.
The fabrics didn't blend well, making the dress look too busy. It would have been a better look without the sheer fabric.
In June 2018, Melania received backlash for wearing a jacket that said, "I really don't care, do u?"