Published on 01/03/2024 at 12:15 by Lola Bee

Melania Trump: A look at the former First Lady's style throughout the years

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2001: Dress with a low neckline

2001: Dress with a low neckline  © Ron Davis/Getty Images

Here's what she wore when she attended the 2001 Oscars with Donald Trump. 

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2004: Chanel white dress

2004: Chanel white dress © Michel Dufour/Getty Images

Melania attends the Chanel Runway Show in Paris dressed in white.

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2008: Melania in bright pink

2008: Melania in bright pink © WWD/Getty Images

She could be seen wearing this mermaid dress in the 2008 Met Gala.

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2015: Red elegance

2015: Red elegance © Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

Melania sported a vibrant red attire while attending the Spring Spectacular Opening Night in New York, 26 March 2015.

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2015: Melania in all white

2015: Melania in all white © Michele Sandberg/Getty

Melania Trump cleaned up with a white dress adorned with intricate lace detail at a golf tournament in Mar-a-Lago, 2015.

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2016: Keeping it bold with red

2016: Keeping it bold with red © The Washington Post

All eyes were on Melania during Trump's first Presidential campaign. Here's what she chose to wear in his final campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa. February 1, 2016.

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2016: A white Roksanda Ilincic dress

2016: A white Roksanda Ilincic dress © Brooks Kraft/Getty Images

Here's Melania at the Republican National Convention speech on July 18, 2016.

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2017: Powder blue Ralph Lauren

2017: Powder blue Ralph Lauren © Bloomberg/Getty Images

Melania chose a modest look to wear at Donald Trump's inauguration as the 45th President of the United States. January 20, 2017. 

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2017: Official visit to Paris in Dior

2017: Official visit to Paris in Dior © Pierre Suu/Getty Images

Melania once again chose to stand out with red when she and Trump were with the Macrons at Hôtel National des Invalides in Paris on July 13, 2017.

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2017: Floral Motis

2017:  Floral Motis © Chesnot/Getty Images

During the same trip, she opted for a spring look while attending the July 14 Parade at Place de la Concorde in Paris.

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2017: Dior two piece

2017: Dior two piece © Pool/Getty Images

The former First Lady chose to wear a gingham pant-suit while meeting Prince Harry at the Invictus games, 2017.

 

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2017: Melania's peculiar look

2017: Melania's peculiar look © Vatican Pool/Getty Images

Melania made headlines with this outfit when she and Donald Trump visited the Vatican. Her step-daughter Ivanka also chose to wear something very similar. 

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2018: A flowy yellow gown

2018: A flowy yellow gown © Bloomberg/Getty Images

Melania chose to wear a flowy and unconventional yellow dress during a visit to Blenheim Palace, London, in 2018.

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2018: A sheer Elie Saab dress

2018: A sheer Elie Saab dress © SOPA Images/Getty Images

Melania opted for a sheer Elie Saab dress elegantly complemented with neutral-coloured Christian Louboutin heels for the NATO cocktail party in Brussels, on July 11, 2018. 

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2018: Melania at the Academy Awards

2018: Melania at the Academy Awards © Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images

Melania opted for a simple and sleek black strapless gown and a chic side-parted updo to attend the Oscars.

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2018: Indiana Jones-inspired look

2018: Indiana Jones-inspired look © picture alliance/Getty Images

Melania wore an explorer-inspired outfit with cream tones while on her visit to the Pyramids of Giza, on October 6, 2018.

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2018: The butterfly effect

2018: The butterfly effect © Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images

The First Lady wore a striking yellow Gucci coat dress, accentuated with a butterfly belt when she went to the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, on July 16, 2018.

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2019: Burberry Kimono

2019: Burberry Kimono © The Washington Post/Getty Images

The First Lady at the time captured attention by wearing a blend of cultures in Washington, November 2019. She wore a Burberry coat inspired by kimonos with matching sleep suede heels. 

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2019: Classy look with a flat-top hat

2019: Classy look with a flat-top hat © Samir Hussein/Getty Images

Melania Trump took a page out of the royal rule book. She wore a flat-top to the formal event in a similar manner to what royal women wear per protocol. This was in Buckingham Palace, 2019.

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2019: Navy Blue

2019: Navy Blue © Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images

Melania wore a navy blue officer's coat in honor of Veterans Day Parade, on November 1, 2019

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2019: Centre of attention in yellow and mauve

2019: Centre of attention in yellow and mauve © Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Melania chose bold and complementary colours for the Trump meeting with the Queen, on December 3, 2019.

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2019: Flying in a cream coat

2019: Flying in a cream coat © Bloomberg/Getty Images

For the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Melania wore a sophisticated cream-coloured wrap coat that exuded timeless elegance. 

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2019: Prince of Wales check coat

2019: Prince of Wales check coat © Paul Morigi

Melania reached for one of her favourite pieces, the Prince of Wales check coat while making an appearance at The Salvation Army's Clapton Center, London on December 4, 2019.

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2020: Melania in a maxi dress

2020: Melania in a maxi dress © Noam Galai/Getty Images

Melania opted to blend elegance and comfort at the Palm Beach Airport, with a maxi dress designed by Carolina Herrera. This maxi dress flattered the ex-model's figure while matching the Florida aesthetic. 

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2020: A utilitarian approach

2020: A utilitarian approach © The Washington Post/Getty Images

Here Melania decided to send a strong message through her military-inspired outfit at the White House Rose Garden. Her appearance at the Republican National Convention had a purpose which her outfit effortlessly reflected. 

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2020: Suiting up for election night

2020: Suiting up for election night  © Bloomberg/Getty Images

Melania's outfit for the Election night party in the East Room of the White House reflected the formal nature and colossal stakes hanging in the balance. The suit she wore felt more like armour to protect her from either outcome of the election. 

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2020: Wearing an abstract Dress

2020: Wearing an abstract Dress © Bloomberg/Getty Images

During a Presidential visit to Mount Rushmore, on July, 3 2020, The first lady at the time wore an abstract white dress from iconic fashion house Alexander McQueen which displayed her close relationship and love for high fashion.

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2020: Les Reveries on Valentine's Day

2020: Les Reveries on Valentine's Day © Bennett Raglin/Getty Images

For Valentine's Day 2020, Melania opted for a dress that fit right into the theme and festivities of love. The message was clear: Melania was in the mood for love. 

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2021 - Dressed in black when leaving the White House

2021 - Dressed in black when leaving the White House © The Washington Post/Getty Images

Donald and Melania Trump leaving the White House for the last time in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021. As if she was in mourning, Melania wore full black to commemorate the end of an important era for both her and her husband.

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2023: Chanel

2023: Chanel © James Devaney/Getty Images

Here's Melania arriving at Trump Tower in Manhattan on June 8 in New York City while wearing a comfortable colour-blocked outfit which was complimented by a leather Chanel bag.