Even before Melania Trump became the first lady of the United States, she showcased her opulent style in socialite circles, sitting front row at New York Fashion Week and landing invites to high-profile parties like the Met Gala. Before her first stint as FLOTUS, Trump preferred bold, embellished and often leggy silhouettes, but she eventually opted for more modest styles by labels like Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Valentino following her first foray into the White House.
During the 2024 election cycle, she embraced prints, favoring Michael Kors and Dior during pivotal moments of President-elect Donald Trump’s path to the White House for a second term.
Ahead, see some of Melania Trump’s best high fashion looks.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2005
Image Credit: Patrick McMullan via Getty Image Melania Trump attends Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party in 2005.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2005
Image Credit: FilmMagic Melania Trump attends Vera Wang’s fall 2005 show.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s hot pink party in 2005.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump attends Fashion Group International’s 22nd annual Night Of Stars in 2005.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2007
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump attends Best & Co’s fashion show and breakfast in 2007.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2007
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump attends the Met Gala in 2007.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2007
Image Credit: Patrick McMullan via Getty Image Melania Trump and Donald Trump at the 64th annual Golden Globes in 2007.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2008
Image Credit: Getty Images for IMG Melania Trump attends a reception to benefit UNICEF hosted by Gucci in 2008.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2011
Image Credit: WireImage Melania Trump at the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2016
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump at the Republican National Convention in 2016.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2017
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump at the inaugural parade in 2017.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2017
Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Melania Trump arrives at the Melsbroek military airport in 2017.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2017
Image Credit: BELGA/AFP via Getty Images Melania Trump arrives at the Magritte Museum in 2017.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2017
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump on a tour of the Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center in 2017.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2017
Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Melania Trump at the Smithsonian National Museum in 2017.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump at Helsinki International Airport in 2018.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump at the Palace of Versailles in 2018.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2018
Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Melania Trump at the White House in 2018.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump at the White House in 2019.
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Melania Trump’s Style Through the Years, 2020
Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump at the White House in 2020.
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2024 Republican National Convention: Day 4
Image Credit: Getty Images Former first lady Melania Trump arrives on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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2024 Republican National Convention: Day 4
Image Credit: Getty Images (L-R): Usha Chilukuri Vance and Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) applaud as former first lady Melania Trump arrives on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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2024, Madison Square Garden Rally for Donald Trump
Image Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Melania Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally for her husband in a zebra-striped Michael Kors coat at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, 2024 in New York City.
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2024, Election Day
Image Credit: Getty Images Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump in a Dior polka dot dress after casting their votes at a polling place in the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center on Election Day, on Nov. 5, 2024 in Palm Beach, FL. Trump held an Election Night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center.
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2024 Election Night Event, Palm Beach Convention Center
Image Credit: Getty Images Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump dances on stage with former first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump, all who stuck to busines style, during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024 in West Palm Beach, FL.