\nA bizarre and awkward moment during the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President has sparked confusion and conversation. As President Trump entered the room, greeted by adulation from supporters, he attempted to share a romantic kiss with his wife, Melania. However, in a moment that quickly went viral, the couple\u2019s attempt to embrace fell short\u2014leaving many viewers puzzled and raising questions about the couple\u2019s dynamic during such a significant moment.\n
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Despite the awkward interaction, Melania\u2019s fashion choices on Inauguration Day were anything but awkward. At 54 years old, the former First Lady made a striking return to the White House with an ensemble that garnered praise for its elegance and sophistication. She wore a chic Adam Lippes navy overcoat over a crisp white shirt for the morning prayer service at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Pairing the outfit with black leather gloves and a wide-brimmed navy hat by designer Eric Javits, Melania made a clear fashion statement with her sleek, sophisticated style.\n
Her hair was styled in a perfectly slicked-back manner, complementing the classic and minimalist look. This style marked a distinct departure from her attire during Donald Trump\u2019s 2017 inauguration, where she wore a powder blue Ralph Lauren dress and coat that drew comparisons to the iconic fashion of Jacqueline Kennedy.\n
Throughout the lead-up to the inauguration, Melania\u2019s wardrobe choices revealed a preference for refined, neutral palettes and high-end designers. At the President\u2019s Reception at Trump National Golf Club, she donned a grey Dior overcoat paired with a Dolce & Gabbana suit. For the wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, she wore an all-black ensemble, including a Dior coat, leather opera gloves, and Christian Louboutin boots.\n
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Later that evening, Melania switched into a crisp white Dolce & Gabbana blouse and a sequinned Carolina Herrera skirt for a candlelight dinner at the National Building Museum, topped off with a black Saint Laurent tuxedo cape overcoat.\n
In contrast, Second Lady Usha Vance chose a softer look with a pale pink overcoat and knee-high boots for the day\u2019s festivities.\n
Melania\u2019s stylist, Herv\u00e9 Pierre, has shared some insights into her fashion approach, revealing that “ninety-five percent” of her wardrobe is purchased off the rack rather than custom-made. Pierre noted the challenges they\u2019ve faced in the fashion industry, including being told he was “not welcome” in some stores due to his association with the Trump family.\n
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Pierre\u2019s comments reflect the reality that, despite Melania\u2019s undeniably chic and polished appearances, the fashion industry has not always embraced her style choices, largely due to political views associated with the Trump family. Nonetheless, she has garnered praise for her impeccable taste. Jayme Franklin, founder of the luxury lifestyle brand Conservateur, called Melania one of the “most beautiful women who\u2019s ever graced the White House,” adding that her style is “on par with Jackie O.”\n