Putting politics aside, let’s talk about Melania Trump’s wardrobe.
She usually doesn’t err when it comes to outfits.
We’re as surprised as anyone, because this is really her wheelhouse.
From oversized belts to skinny jeans, Melania has fallen for trends that feel passe.
Later,several of Michelle Obama’s looks missed the mark.
After her,Jill Biden wore some inappropriate outfitsthat drew plenty of criticism.
So Melania is by no means alone when it comes to wardrobe missteps.
Chunky belts are a relic from the ’70s, which briefly saw a comeback in the early aughts.
Melania choosing to wear the style in 2017 meant it quickly became the butt of many online jokes.
Proven effective against pu**ygrabbers of any country."
Clearly, Melania’s belt was just too big and too gold to go unnoticed … or unscathed.
Perhaps a smaller belt would have drawn less negative attention while still giving her jumpsuit the desired silhouette.
While all of this coordinated well enough, she also wore a white leather belt by Alaia.
Melania was about two decades too late when she wore the oversized eyelet belt.
She styled her poncho over a black base, comprised of fitted pants and a turtleneck sweater.
She would’ve pulled off a trench or quilted coat with ease.
The trio returned after dark, with Melania wearing a white and gray ensemble.
But the print, along with its warm and cool tones, was all wrong for the first lady.
Back in the day, everything from skirts to curtains were bedecked in that print.
Part of the problem was that the pattern was so chunky, with oversized shapes creating the print.
The bold cream and beige herringbone print set on a gray backdrop was also too busy looking.
While it certainly looks cozy, it’s not in style.
Nevertheless, the rest of the outfit is great.
Melania Trump should hit snooze on coat dresses
Oh, the infamous coat dress.
The problem is that coat dresses are boring and bland.
They offer no interest or dimension to an outfit.
She paired the jacket with a pair of black heels by Manolo Blahnik Melania loves her high-end heels.
There were too many busy patches of brown and caramel that the coat felt overwhelming rather than festive.
She seemed to be having a good time, and a big smile goes a long way.
For the occasion, Melania wore an aqua-toned gown by J. Mendel, designed by Gilles Mendel.
While Melania always looks elegant, there was something about the dress that felt off.
It wasn’t our favorite formal wear on Melania, who normally rocks elegant, fitted gowns.
Unsurprisingly, these roses came with a hefty price tag.
It tied at the waist, and Melania coordinated the outfit with mint green heels.
While Melania gets points for wearing green, the dress felt dated, like something from 2005.
The sartorial hiccup occurred when onlookers thought that Melania forgot to put her pants on.
To be expected, people on X were in a tizzy about the situation.
One person thought that her green coat was a dress.
“I briefly saw this on TV and thought WTH?
She’s wearing a mini skirt?
Didn’t see that she had legging on,” one persontweeted.
Another person helped clear things up for everyone who seemed confused.
“[It’s] a coat over what looks to be a green sweater.
She’s wearing leather leggings,” theynoted.
As any fashionista knows, pleather and leather leggings are so 2009.
The tube-like pants have been replaced by wide-leg trousers, as they offer a more contemporary feel.
The sweeping piece cost $2,790, so it came with a hefty price tag.
Melania paired the dress with touches of red to incorporate the full spectrum of colors on the American flag.
She cinched the gown with a red belt by Alexander McQueen and tonal flats by Christian Louboutin.
It was one of the rare occasions that spectators saw Melania ditch her signature heels in favor of flats.
The dated dress was a surprising choice for Melania, who is usually on the pulse of contemporary styles.
It was additionally uncharacteristic of her, as she tends to favor more fitted pieces.
But we have to give her points for being so patriotic.
Melania Trump fell for the outdated skinny jeans look
Ah, the tricky skinny jeans.
They’re so loved by Millennials and older generations, while simultaneously scorned by Gen Z.
However, that doesn’t stop people from wearing them, and Melania Trump is no exception.
As always, she sported her big sunglasses, too.
Melania has actually worn skinny jeans many times over the years, including her years in the White House.
Both women wear the jeans in all sorts of colors.
Fans have spotted Melania in dark denim, black, olive green, white, and much more.
There’s no stopping her from sporting the staples she loves.
Clearly, she really doesn’t care.
