Melania Trump used to walk red carpets in sparkly, sheer outfits. As first lady, she embraces suits, high-fashion designers, and bold accessories.

For her inaugural debut in 2017 for Trump’s first presidency term, Melania donned a sky-blue custom Ralph Lauren ensemble with an up-do. She became the first foreign-born first lady in nearly two centuries. Last year, during his election victory speech, Trump praised Melania’s work ethic: "She's done a great job, works very hard to help people."

President Donald Trump poked fun at his wife, saying her feet hurt and her hat was going to blow away in a speech following his inauguration.

As Women's Wear Daily noted, Melania Trump's outfit is a departure from tradition. She usually prefers European designs for her daily wardrobe. The fashion-focused outlet reported that Melania's personal stylist, Herve Pierre, orchestrated the outfit in collaboration with several U.S.-based designers specifically for the inauguration.

Melania Trump leaned into a patriotic color palette for husband Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday. The former model wore a custom double-breasted navy coat by Adam Lippes and a matching boater hat by Eric Javits, both American designers, for the occasion.

With her eyes almost entirely obscured by the rim of her wool boater-style hat, Melania Trump stood next to president-elect Donald Trump on stage at the inauguration ceremony as he pledged the oath of allegiance.

The first lady wore a striking black-and-white gown, designed by her longtime stylist Herve Pierre, for three inaugural balls -- the Commander in Chief Ball, Liberty Ball and Starlight Ball -- held on the evening of Jan.

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