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“Fabulous”: Fashion Experts Reveal The Powerful Hidden Messages In Melania Trump’s State Visit Outfits
During her whirlwind state visit with President Donald Trump, Melania Trump used fashion as her language. In just 48 hours, she appeared in five carefully chosen looks, each sparking conversations online.
Far from random, fashion experts noted that her wardrobe was planned with military-like precision, sending coded messages about independence, control, and the way she wanted to be seen on the world stage.
Highlights
- Melania Trump’s five outfits during her UK state visit with husband Donald Trump carried hidden signals.
- Fashion experts say her looks were planned with military-like precision.
- From bold couture to practical flats, every detail carried meaning.
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Each one of Melania Trump’s looks carried a calculated signal
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From the moment the invitation was extended, it was evident that Melania and her trusted stylist Herve Pierre began planning, according to theDaily Mail.
Her arrival outfit, a vintage Burberry trench paired with Dior boots, looked like a nod to Britain but twisted into a dramatic, floor-length statement. It was a reminder that she followed her own rules, not royal convention.
Later, a custom Dior suit by Maria Grazia Chiuri showcased her preference for timeless silhouettes. Topped with a violet Stephen Jones hat that hid most of her face, the look raised questions.
Image credits: The Royal Family Channel
Critics saw it ascontroversial, while others said it sent a message of control. It also sparked conversions online, with some netizens joking that it was a way to keep Donald Trump from giving her a peck on the cheek.
The boldest statement came at Windsor Castle, when Melania wore a canary-yellow Carolina Herrera gown. Cinched with a lilac belt, the dress ignored every rule of royal dressing.
Fashion critics condemned it as a “disaster,” but it was difficult not to be impressed by its contrast to her almost minimalist jewelry, which was comprised of just a pair of emerald and diamond earrings.
Image credits: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Numerous netizens shared praises for the First Lady’s outfits, though many still questioned if heryellow dress was appropriate.
“Remember his first term? The msm tore apart every outfit she wore. They criticized everything. So glad they have done an about-face. She is stylish!!” one commenter wrote.
“I will say that Melania has an incredible fashion sense. She always stands out for how beautiful she looks. The yellow dress and the leather outfit were my favorites during the UK trip,” another wrote.
Image credits: The Royal Family Channel
“Melania is a beautiful woman. Most everything she wears looks great but not a fan of that yellow dress,” another commenter stated.
Subtle moments revealed another side of the United States First Lady
Image credits: Stefan Rousseau – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Even her quieter choices carried coded meaning. For Queen Camilla’s private tour of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the Royal Library, Melania wore Louis Vuitton with subtle floral detailing and cream-colored thread outlining the hems, according toFox News.
For the Scouts’event with the Princess of Wales, she wore a fitted brown suede military jacket and khaki pants from Ralph Lauren. She even surprised many by wearing practical flats.
Image credits: The Royal Family Channel
While some assumed she was reacting to criticism from the previous day’s events, fashion experts insisted that the look had been engineered months earlier.
The Ralph Lauren jacket and pants spoke of practicality, and the flats, a rarity for Melania, felt like a message of relatability.
Observers noted the sharp contrast between Melania and Kate. Both turned to Ralph Lauren, but in notably different ways.
Image credits: ITV News
Kate wore a birdseye tweed midi skirt that gave a nod to heritage and romance, while Melania’s look was sleek and cosmopolitan.
The contrast was quite an interesting message from the First Lady. While Kate embodied tradition, Melania emphasized independence from it.
Across all fiveensembles, Melania rejected diplomatic norms and spotlighted herself. She sidestepped British designers, ignored unwritten dress codes, and chose looks that prioritized personal statement over protocol.
Image credits: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Quoting Oscar Wilde, one fashion expert summed it up: “Fashion is what one wears oneself. What is unfashionable is what other people wear.”
Donald Trump praised the UK during his visit, calling it “one of the highest honors of my life”
Image credits: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
While typically known for his bravado and off-the-cuff remarks, Melania’s husband, Donald Trump, also seemed quite calculated for the most part during their UK visit.
Speaking before King Charles and Queen Camilla and other members of the Royal Family during the State Banquet, the United States President stated that the visit had been a privilege.
Image credits: The Royal Family Channel
“It’s a singular privilege to be the first American president welcomed here and, if you think about it, it’s a lot of presidents and this was the second state visit, and that’s the first, and maybe that’s going to be the last time.
“But this is truly one of the highest honors of my life, such respect for you and such respect for your country,” Trump said.
Netizens shared their thoughts on Melania Trump’s ensembles during her UK visit on social media
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KatWitch57 2 months ago (edited)
This was an embarrasing sh*t show. Even I (old and working class) understand the protocols for the Royal dress. It is really quite simple to understand how to behave as a guest of British Royal family. Goddess help her should she be presented to the Head of State in any country with a less tolerant ruling class.
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Janelle Collard 2 months ago (edited)
The top pic of Lump + Mel - does he look like he's not "all there" to anyone else? Good thing it was King Chuckie + not Queen Elizabeth II cuz QE2 didn't allow uncovered shoulders at State Banquets + other formal events. Chiquita Banana, anyone?
Multa Nocte 2 months ago
Janelle, I was just making a similar comment when you made yours. Yes, there is something amiss there.
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ThePinwormsrock 2 months ago
On a positive note, it looks like we finally found Carmen Sandiego!
Mel in Georgia 2 months ago
Not a fan, but Melania's fashion choices have always stood out as particularly personal and not super concerned with "fitting in." They are always perfectly fitted, however. She certainly has style. Weird thing though, anyone else noticing Trump's extreme supination (walking on the outside of the foot) in these pics? Not at all healthy.
Janelle Collard 2 months ago
There was a video, a week or so ago, of him walking from Air Force One to greet some people and he was weaving back and forth down the red carpet.
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Der Kommissar 2 months ago
I am the grim reaper, and your time is up, Donnie boy creepy-cre...7d6280.jpg 
Multa Nocte 2 months ago (edited)
Those first two photos of Trump are fairly alarming. He does not look healthy at all. He still looks like he's having a bit of a problem with the right side of his face. He looks puffy and bloated and his suit looks too tight. Also in the one photo it looks like there is a problem with his dentures.
Limey 2 months ago
Doesn’t matter as he isn’t running things anyway. He is the monkey to keep us distracted. The organ grinder(s) are out of sight. They are who we should be worried about.
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Peter Bear 2 months ago
For her to have a 'calculated message' would imply she has a mind capable of calculating. She does not. She simply has very poor taste and no respect for anything or anyone.
Tiilynn 2 months ago
She's a useless appendage on a giant orange t**d. So ya, not a fan. She hasn't done a d**n thing that future Americans can be proud of. ** Wasn't there a rose garden, or something, at the WH? ** Don't care that I'm Canadian - that family is a disaster.
Janelle Collard 2 months ago
And her Red Christmas from Lump's 1st presidency? That shouted "No Respect!" for the position of First Lady.
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Elizabeth Anderson 2 months ago
Diana was known as a liberal humanitarian. Somehow I don't think she and Melania would have clicked.
Jayne Turner 2 months ago
Diana and melania would be gal pals? Er, no. Diana had classic taste. Melania... Woman at C+A.
Janelle Collard 2 months ago (edited)
Yep! One was class, the other's crass or trash or both. Mel married a rich old fart. That's her claim to fame.
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Jayne Turner 2 months ago
I will say this for her, Melanie does stay true to her roots. Cheap hooker chic that is. Its not her message I worry about, but her dresser might want political asylum.
Roberta Surprenant 2 months ago
What was message? That she likes ugly (but very expensive) clothing?
Beak Hookage 2 months ago
I'd suggest the a-hole was hiding her face in shame, if I thought that POS was capable of feeling shame. *spits*
Lady Vivienne 2 months ago
Couldn't do the mini purple umbrella, it did my head in. The canary telly number with a, wait, a purple?? belt? OTT. Wearing a cow hide must have been chosen to fend off the cold English weather au naturale. Poor cow. The only relatable outfit was the scout club visit, but the hair. She really needed to keep it tidier than it was.
BoredPangolin 2 months ago
Tacky. Is it necessary? Yes, you do want to look good when you represent your country, yet I don't think it means you want to look like half the tax payer money ended in your wardrobe. It's okay to just wear clothes rather than dollars.
Antoinette the Red 2 months ago
The pic of the four of them seems to symbolized the state of the US to a tee! Blindness (mel), Apathy (orange t**d), Daft (charlie) and Terrified (camilla)
Jayne Turner 2 months ago
Camilla isn't terrified. She can disembowel a live fox with her dentures. And drink a tun of gin after.
Load More Replies... Kathleen Pearlman 2 months ago
Her almost minimalist jewelry, which was comprised of just a pair of emerald and diamond earrings - from what planet are you from that THAT is almost minimalist? Those earrings look like small UFOs... That whole outfit was a colossal error in judgment. The other outfits were so-so. She always reminds me of a Barbie that's had work done.
Lady Vivienne 2 months ago
The mini purple umbrella was interesting. The canary yellow dress with a purple?? belt was OTT. And the leather getup? What was she thinking. Maybe she thought dressing in a natural product would keep her warm. The only relatable outfit was the scout club visit, but the hair. It needed a pony tail or something.
Rosie Hamilton 2 months ago
Whereas the men are highly moral people of great integrity...
Load More Replies... KatWitch57 2 months ago (edited)
This was an embarrasing sh*t show. Even I (old and working class) understand the protocols for the Royal dress. It is really quite simple to understand how to behave as a guest of British Royal family. Goddess help her should she be presented to the Head of State in any country with a less tolerant ruling class.
Load More Replies... Janelle Collard 2 months ago (edited)
The top pic of Lump + Mel - does he look like he's not "all there" to anyone else? Good thing it was King Chuckie + not Queen Elizabeth II cuz QE2 didn't allow uncovered shoulders at State Banquets + other formal events. Chiquita Banana, anyone?
Multa Nocte 2 months ago
Janelle, I was just making a similar comment when you made yours. Yes, there is something amiss there.
Load More Replies... ThePinwormsrock 2 months ago
On a positive note, it looks like we finally found Carmen Sandiego!
Mel in Georgia 2 months ago
Not a fan, but Melania's fashion choices have always stood out as particularly personal and not super concerned with "fitting in." They are always perfectly fitted, however. She certainly has style. Weird thing though, anyone else noticing Trump's extreme supination (walking on the outside of the foot) in these pics? Not at all healthy.
Janelle Collard 2 months ago
There was a video, a week or so ago, of him walking from Air Force One to greet some people and he was weaving back and forth down the red carpet.
Load More Replies... Der Kommissar 2 months ago
I am the grim reaper, and your time is up, Donnie boy creepy-cre...7d6280.jpg
Multa Nocte 2 months ago (edited)
Those first two photos of Trump are fairly alarming. He does not look healthy at all. He still looks like he's having a bit of a problem with the right side of his face. He looks puffy and bloated and his suit looks too tight. Also in the one photo it looks like there is a problem with his dentures.
Limey 2 months ago
Doesn’t matter as he isn’t running things anyway. He is the monkey to keep us distracted. The organ grinder(s) are out of sight. They are who we should be worried about.
Load More Replies... Peter Bear 2 months ago
For her to have a 'calculated message' would imply she has a mind capable of calculating. She does not. She simply has very poor taste and no respect for anything or anyone.
Tiilynn 2 months ago
She's a useless appendage on a giant orange t**d. So ya, not a fan. She hasn't done a d**n thing that future Americans can be proud of. ** Wasn't there a rose garden, or something, at the WH? ** Don't care that I'm Canadian - that family is a disaster.
Janelle Collard 2 months ago
And her Red Christmas from Lump's 1st presidency? That shouted "No Respect!" for the position of First Lady.
Load More Replies... Elizabeth Anderson 2 months ago
Diana was known as a liberal humanitarian. Somehow I don't think she and Melania would have clicked.
Jayne Turner 2 months ago
Diana and melania would be gal pals? Er, no. Diana had classic taste. Melania... Woman at C+A.
Janelle Collard 2 months ago (edited)
Yep! One was class, the other's crass or trash or both. Mel married a rich old fart. That's her claim to fame.
Load More Replies... Jayne Turner 2 months ago
I will say this for her, Melanie does stay true to her roots. Cheap hooker chic that is. Its not her message I worry about, but her dresser might want political asylum.
Roberta Surprenant 2 months ago
What was message? That she likes ugly (but very expensive) clothing?
Beak Hookage 2 months ago
I'd suggest the a-hole was hiding her face in shame, if I thought that POS was capable of feeling shame. *spits*
Lady Vivienne 2 months ago
Couldn't do the mini purple umbrella, it did my head in. The canary telly number with a, wait, a purple?? belt? OTT. Wearing a cow hide must have been chosen to fend off the cold English weather au naturale. Poor cow. The only relatable outfit was the scout club visit, but the hair. She really needed to keep it tidier than it was.
BoredPangolin 2 months ago
Tacky. Is it necessary? Yes, you do want to look good when you represent your country, yet I don't think it means you want to look like half the tax payer money ended in your wardrobe. It's okay to just wear clothes rather than dollars.
Antoinette the Red 2 months ago
The pic of the four of them seems to symbolized the state of the US to a tee! Blindness (mel), Apathy (orange t**d), Daft (charlie) and Terrified (camilla)
Jayne Turner 2 months ago
Camilla isn't terrified. She can disembowel a live fox with her dentures. And drink a tun of gin after.
Load More Replies... Kathleen Pearlman 2 months ago
Her almost minimalist jewelry, which was comprised of just a pair of emerald and diamond earrings - from what planet are you from that THAT is almost minimalist? Those earrings look like small UFOs... That whole outfit was a colossal error in judgment. The other outfits were so-so. She always reminds me of a Barbie that's had work done.
Lady Vivienne 2 months ago
The mini purple umbrella was interesting. The canary yellow dress with a purple?? belt was OTT. And the leather getup? What was she thinking. Maybe she thought dressing in a natural product would keep her warm. The only relatable outfit was the scout club visit, but the hair. It needed a pony tail or something.
Rosie Hamilton 2 months ago
Whereas the men are highly moral people of great integrity...
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