Melania Trump’s Most Stylish Moments Through the Years: Photos

Thanks to her former modeling career, Melania Trump can turn even the most casual outfit into a major fashion moment, and she has consistently wowed Us with her classic-with-a-twist style choices.

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From the second she moved to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (a.k.a. the White House), through her 4-year term as FLOTUS, and up until the day she left Washington, her outfits are always off-the-charts.

It became clear from the onset that the Slovene-born beauty was taking wardrobe cues from previous trendsetting first ladies throughout her term.

For Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2017, she wore a pale blue Ralph Lauren cashmere coat dress with matching suede pumps and gloves that called to mind Jackie Kennedy’s chic style, and she’s continued to rock high-fashion designs ever since.

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Though, much like former first lady Michelle Obama and current FLOTUS Jill Biden, Melania’s outfits always keep Us guessing.

Whether she was hosting her first state dinner for French President Emmanuel and First Lady Brigitte Macron in a sparkling Chanel Haute Couture gown (which originally appeared on the brand’s spring 2018 runway as a jumpsuit) or sporting a pastel Burberry coat to read to children at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Melania’s wardrobe creatively and tastefully embraces color, texture and design.

Oh, and we will forever be amazed by her ability to have a rainbow-hued stiletto (Christian Louboutin is her fave) to match just about any outfit.

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Even as she exited the White House on January 20, 2021, Melania maintained her fashion-forward reputation. She left Washington in an all-black outfit with pieces from Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana,  marking the formal end of her FLOTUS fashion.

But her post-Washington style was equally as strong. When she hopped on a plane that same day to head to Florida, she had a mid-flight outfit change. On board, Melania slipped into a $3,700 hexagon-print Gucci dress, which she paired with black pumps and her go-to black sunglasses.

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Here at Stylish, we kept tabs on Melania’s most fashion-forward moments both at home and abroad through her term as FLOTUS and beyond. Keep scrolling to see her best looks!

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The former first lady arrived in Florida on the same day as President Joe Biden’s inauguration, wearing a $3,700 Gucci dress. 

In a blue-and-white patterned mididress featuring a lovely scalloped trim, the former first lady took a tour of the SpaceX Demonstration Mission 2 Launch at Kennedy Space Center. She accessorized the sharp number with large mirrored shades and white Manolo Blahnik BB pumps. 

When attending a Memorial Day ceremony at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland, the former first lady wore a sleek white double-breasted coat with gold military-style buttons down the front, paired with matching stiletto pumps.

The former model stunned in a long double-breasted gray coatdress with matching stiletto pumps during a wreath-laying ceremony for the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

For a White House National Day of Prayer service in the Rose Garden, Melania opted for a sleeveless khaki-hued trench dress with buttons up the front. She accessorized the look with a skinny belt cinched at the waist and snakeskin Christian Louboutin pumps. 

Stepping out for the first time since the COVID-19 quarantine to plant a tree on the White House South Lawn in honor of Earth Day, former first lady dazzled in an army green coat dress tied at the waist with silver pumps. 

The former first lady looked sophisticated at the National PTA Legislative Conference in Alexandria, Virginia, wearing a plaid blazer accessorized with a large brown belt. She paired the business-forward top with camel trousers and pointed-toe pumps.

For the International Women of Courage Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2020, the former first lady wore a black turtleneck dress with 3/4-length bell sleeves. She paired the look with colorful, statement-making Louboutin So Kate Cinestripes Pumps. 

During a tour of Sarvodaya Co-Educational Senior Secondary School in New Delhi, the former first lady wore a white, collared floral print Carolina Herrera frock worth $1,807, which she paired with crisp pumps.

When visiting Ahmedabad, India, the former model donned an Atelier Caito for Herve Pierre white jumpsuit that featured a green and gold sash with a meaning behind it. "The sash was cut in an early XX century Indian textile documents I found in Paris through very good friends who are collectors," the designer wrote in an Instagram post. "The sash is made out of green silk and gold metallic thread. We used the border which was the most Interesting piece we could use as it was a vintage piece."

Showing Us how to wear a winter white, Mrs. Trump spoke at the Women of Distinction Luncheon in Palm Beach wearing a sleeveless Brandon Maxwell number with a high neckline featuring black trim.

Attending the Daytona 500, Melania stunned in a black-and-white polka dot sundress with lace detailing around the waist for an extra touch of sunny day sophistication.

Melania paired a $7,700 Salvatore Ferragamo python-print leather skirt with a white crewneck sweater and a green wool coat when greeting the president of Ecuador at the White House.

For the 2020 Governors Ball at the White House, the former fashion model looked elegant in a floor-length black gown with silver embellishments detailing the neckline. She wore her hair down in loose curls and accessorized with diamond earrings.

Looking refined in a black and white ensemble, former first lady attended a speech at the White House wearing a pencil skirt, a polka dot blouse and a cardigan worn over the shoulders.

For the State of the Union address, the former model wore a business chic navy Dolce & Gabbana skirt suit complete with a double-breasted jacket and pencil skirt.

The former first lady wore a white, red and navy color-blocked dress from Atelier Caito for Hervé Pierre, paired with a navy coat and stiletto heels when returning from the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.

When attending the college football playoff championship game in New Orleans, the former first lady rocked a shiny patent leather trench coat from Theodore Scanlan that retails for $2,000 and paired it with black knee-high suede boots.

It's a jumpsuit, not a dress! The former model posed for a photo with President Trump, the Prime Minister of Greece and his wife, wearing a chic black-and-white plaid Chanel number. She paired the ensemble with Christian Louboutin boots and a belt with a buckle.

Melania donned a glistening black and gold sequin gown for the Trump family’s New Year’s Eve party on December 31 at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. The elegant silk georgette frock, which features gradiant gold paillettes at the neckline and a floor-length hem, was designed by Duchess Meghan’s wedding dress designer Claire Waight Keller and costs $4,740. 

The former first lady attended a Christmas Eve dinner in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 24, 2019, in a chic little black dress with a sparkly collar necklace and Louboutin pumps for added appeal.

For a trip to Andrews Air Force Base, the former model rocked a tan ensemble complete with a sleek sweater, ankle-cut trousers and a stylishly slouchy camel hair coat. She topped off the chic look with maroon pumps and a matching bag.

Melania posed for a photo in Washington with President Trump, Guatemalan president Jimmy Morales and his wife, Marroquin Argueta de Morales. For the special occasion, the former model wore a $3,300 checkered Chloé Coat paired with burgundy-colored, velvet heels.

A flawless example of how to do winter white, the former first lady stunned in a white cape dress with silver beaded details down the cape's trim when attending the Congressional Ball at the White House.

The former first lady attended a Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive wearing a sleek and casual ensemble complete with a white T-shirt tucked into a red-and-white striped Gucci midiskirt.

For the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C., the former first lady donned a holiday-perfect red and white plaid collar coat that elegantly tied at the waist.

Opting for plaid print outerwear, the former model stunned in a black and white number when joining local students and U.S. Marines stationed at the U.S. embassy in London. To tie together the chic look, she wore slick black heels and a matching top underneath.

For NATO's 70th anniversary summit, Mrs. Trump wore a bright yellow Valentino wool cape coat worth $7,700, which she paired with a long-sleeved magenta dress and Christian Louboutin purple suede pumps to match.

Dressed in a bright red trench coat with a belt at the waist, Melania stepped off of a private plane in London to attend the NATO Summit with Donald Trump. She styled her hair in loose curls and wore Christian Louboutin pumps to match the bold topper.

The former first lady joined Donald Trump at the 72nd annual Presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey at the White House wearing a festive brown suede designer ensemble complete with a Burberry trench coat and matching knee-high Saint Laurent boots.

Melania attended the White House Christmas tree lighting in a chic black ensemble that she elevated with a white, red and green floral overcoat worn open. She tied the super stylish look together with stiletto boots.

Pulling back out a favorite coat previously spotted on the former model earlier this month for Veteran's Day, Trump re-wore this dressy outerwear for a return trip to D.C.

For an event at the American Red Cross Headquarters, former first lady wore a buttoned-up beige leather top with army green pants and a thin brown belt. She rewore a pair of her favorite snakeskin loafers from Zara, which reportedly only cost $50!

The former first lady and Donald Trump welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife, Emine Gulbaran, for a visit to the White House. For the special affair, the former model wore a long periwinkle peacoat with black pointed-toe heels. 

Giving Us the winter wardrobe inspo we didn't know we needed, the former first lady exited Air Force One wearing a long tweed Red Valentino Double Breasted Coat with a black top, skinny jeans and combat boots when returning to Washington, D.C.

For Veteran's Day, Mrs. Trump stood by her husband during a wreath-laying ceremony in NYC, looking absolutely fabulous in a black coat with stand-out gold buttons down the front. She topped off the look with her favorite pumps: Manolo Blahnik BB four-inch heels. 

While arriving at Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina with second lady Karen Pence, Melania wore an olive coat with large black buttons up the front and a belt tied at the waist.

The former first lady and Donald Trump handed out candy to children during a special trick or treating event held at the White House. For the occasion, the former model wore a belted, neutral-colored patchwork coat with black heels.

In a perfectly tailored two-piece, former first lady looked sharp and stylish in a dusty rose suit with a black shirt underneath for a roundtable discussion on the opioid crisis in Washington, D.C. 

Going business chic, the former model wore a simple yet stunning charcoal gray mididress during a Be Best panel on vaping that she hosted in D.C. She amped up the look with a pair of nude snakeskin pumps. 

For a dinner at the White House with military leaders, Mrs. Trump stood out in a red and blue patterned satin dress. She styled her hair down in loose curls and wore black pumps to make the fancy frock the focal point.

The former first lady wore a sleek white Gucci coat that featured a stylish belt and oh-so-many pockets to visit the United Nations General Assembly in NYC. She wore her hair down in curls, plus a coat of lip gloss to complement her signature glam makeup look. 

The former model wore a form-fitting, sleeveless black dress to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in NYC alongside children from the United Nations International School. She wore her hair down and added a touch of pink lipstick for the event. 

During an arrival ceremony for the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, and his wife, Jenny Morrison, former first lady evoked pure sophistication in a white A-line dress with puffy sleeves and a structured top.

The former first lady attended the reopening of the Washington Monument wearing a chic white sleeveless dress with a stylish belt detail. She wore her hair down in loose waves and added a touch of color with floral high heels.

While visiting with French first lady Brigitte Macron at the G7 Summit, Melania stunned in a white sleeveless dress with a graphic black pattern printed on the bottom of the skirt. To top off the summer-perfect look, she paired it with Louboutin pumps.

The former model opted for a red Alexander McQueen dress designed by Sarah Burton, accessorizing the chic look with sling-back pumps for a more formal evening during the G7 Summit. 

During a walking tour of a village in France, Esplette, the former first lady kept things casual yet sophisticated in a white Calvin Klein dress with a long belt and matching Louboutin ballet flats with an extra pointy toe. 

She looked elegant and cool in a pleated Gucci dress with silver embellishments on the waist and her go-to silver Louboutin pumps at a dinner with the French president and his wife during the G7 Summit. 

While exiting Air Force One for the G7 Summit, the brunette beauty was spotted wearing a colorful yellow and pink Calvin Klein mididress and hot pink heels.

Who knew travel-wear could be so elegant? In a dark navy knee-length trench dress, the former first lady was spotted boarding a plane at an airport in Huntington, West Virginia. She topped off the look with brown pumps and a matching belt. 

At the president's Independence Day address, Melania stunned in a white Carolina Herrera dress that featured multi-colored stripes down the flared skirt and asymmetrical sleeves.

While meeting the Polish president and his wife at the White House, the former first lady looked smart and chic in a pale pink pantsuit that was tailored to perfection.

On a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, Trump chose a black Dior coat and Roger Vivier Heels.

Melania went light in a white coat from The Row, a white hat by Philip Treacy and nude Dior shoes to an event marking the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings at Southsea Common.

Hosting a dinner in honor of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall at Winfield House, London, the former first lady stunned in a red cape gown by Givenchy. The elegant floor-length piece (by the designer who created the Duchess of Sussex’s wedding dress) featuring a subtly shimmering sequin neckline was worn by Trump before, to an affair in Palm Beach in 2017.

For the state dinner at Buckingham Palace, the former model went custom — she chose an ivory haute couture Dior gown with sheer detailing at the top, which she wore with gloves and ivory suede Manolo Blahnik shoes.

In an outfit that’s being likened to one seen in the movie My Fair Lady, Melania stepped out in London in a crisp white and navy belted Dolce & Gabbana suit and matching hat by Herve Pierre.

The former first lady returned to Washington, D.C., after a four-day trip to Japan in a $2,430 Calvin Klein 205W39NYC mididress she first debuted at the 2018 NATO summit in Brussels. She paired the navy frock with ivory Manolo Blahnik pumps.

Visiting with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in Tokyo, the former first lady brightened things up in an orange-and-white printed Dries Van Noten trench coat.

Mrs. Trump chose a $4,490 pale pink J. Mendel feather embroidered caftan for a formal banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

It was all about the flower power for the Melania in her $4,290 Carolina Herrera floral-print dress and hot pink Manolo Blahnik pumps at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo.

Trading her go-to mididresses for a chic jumpsuit, Mrs. Trump wore a $3,450 Loro Piana one-piece for a visit to Tokyo's Digital Art Museum with her Japanese counterpart, Akie Abe.

The former first lady took a page from Duchess Meghan's playbook with her $2,020 Roland Mouret fuchsia frock at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The royal wore a navy blue version of the dress the day before her May 2018 wedding to Prince Harry.

Arriving in Tokyo for a four-day state visit, Mrs. Trump opted for a postcard-printed Calvin Klein shirtdress and Christian Louboutin pumps.

The former model celebrated the first anniversary of her Be Best initiative in the White House Rose Garden in a $1,195 denim fit-and-flare frock by one of Kate Middleton’s go-to designers, Emilia Wickstead.

Attending Tiger Woods’ Medal of Freedom ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House, Mrs. Trump wore a $7,450 Elie Saab illusion mididress that she first debuted at the 2018 NATO Summit. 

The former first lady chose a $2,010 green Emilia Wickstead fit-and-flare frock paired with printed Christian Louboutin pumps for a gathering in the White House Rose Garden.

Melania celebrated her 49th birthday — and welcomed the president and first lady of Japan to the White House — in a $1,690 Lela Rose lace mididress and red patent leather Christian Louboutin heels. 

Proving last summer’s polka dot trend is here to stay, the former first lady traveled to Atlanta with the president in a $2,294 Alessandra Rich spotted midi that she paired with a chunky brown belt and reptilian-inspired pumps. 

The former first lady welcomed children to the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll in a $4,995 blue suede Michael Kors trench coat dress.

Mrs. Trump attended an Easter service at Bethesda-by-the-Sea church in Palm Beach in a $2,490 flowery Carolina Herrera frock that she paired with a lavender Max Mara belt and Christian Louboutin pumps. 

Departing the White House to spend Easter weekend at Mar-a-Lago, Melania wore a $2,250 floral-printed Adam Lippes coat with a white sheath dress and peach Christian Louboutin stilettos. 

Pretty in pink, indeed! Mrs. Trump welcomed the president and first lady of South Korea to the White Hose in a $4,750 fuchsia Louis Vuitton wrap coat that she secured with a knotted black belt. 

Upon returning to D.C., the former first lady looked casually chic in a pair of blue jeans and a purple jacket that's the spring outerwear we didn't know we needed. 

Greeting Caribbean leaders at Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach, the former first lady wore a $565 black and orange printed mididress by L.K. Bennett (i.e. one of Kate Middleton’s go-to designers). She paired the sleeveless frock with matching tangerine Christian Louboutin heels. 

Mrs. Trump looked ready for spring at a St. Patrick’s Day service at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. in a white scalloped-trim coat and nude Christian Louboutin pumps. 

While walking with her family on the White House South Lawn, Mrs. Trump's casually chic ensemble gave us the perfect spring wardrobe inspo, complete with a short trench jacket with skinny black jeans and thick-heeled booties. 

Melania was seen leaving the White House in a casual red, white and blue ensemble, which included a navy Tommy Hilfiger peacoat, ivory sweater, burgundy J Brand skinny jeans and matching Adidas kicks.