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Melania Trump’s Outfit At The Presidential Inauguration Sparks Hilarious Reactions
Inauguration viewers couldn’t help but notice the striking look the First Lady donned to her husband’s second inauguration.
The deep navy ensemble by Adam Lippes, coupled with an equally dark hat by Eric Javits elicited a strong reaction—but not exactly what she hoped for.
“Who wore it better? Melania Trump or Michael Jackson?” one viewer wrote, starting a barrage of funny comparisons that spanned figures from all across pop-culture.
Highlights
- Melania Trump's inauguration outfit sparked hilarious pop-culture comparisons.
- Viewers compared her look to Michael Jackson, Darkwing Duck, and anime villains.
- Her dark navy ensemble by Adam Lippes received mixed reactions, including a 'mobster' vibe.
- The outfit contrasted with her 2017 inauguration's more colorful Ralph Lauren ensemble.
Some even said that Melania’s look had a “mobster” vibe, while others believed she was channeling a bit of Darkwing Duck. The somber look went as far as to scare some netizens who said she looked like an “anime villain” ready to put her nefarious plans in motion.
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Netizens mocked Melania Trump’s inauguration outfit, leaving hilarious comments comparing her to various pop-culture characters
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The striking ensemble, made complete with black leather gloves and dark blue suede pumps, marks the return of Melania Trump to the spotlight in sober fashion.
“The tradition of the presidential inauguration embodies the beauty of American democracy and today we had the honor to dress our first lady, Mrs. Melania Trump,” said American designer Adam Lippes.
“Mrs. Trump’s outfit was created by some of America’s finest craftsmen and I take great pride in showing such work to the world.”
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The fashion designer has distinguished himself from others in the field by drawing inspiration from “art, architecture, and interiors, creating a new look for sophisticated American style.”
Melania’s outfit, in particular, seems to be a dark navy version of a $4,490 tailored “Laurence” coat, listed in Lippes’ site only in amethyst hue and with only two buttons on its single-breasted closure.
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Despite boasting “timeless sophistication,” Lippes’ work didn’t seem to elicit thoughts of elegance and sobriety for audiences, who instead felt reminded of figures such as McDonald’s “Hamburglar,” and other cartoon characters.
“Why the hell does Melania Trump look like the Hamburglar?” a user asked.
“These UFO sightings are getting out of hand. First Dior Bags, and now Melania’s hat!” another joked.
Both the President and First Lady opted for more muted attires, instead going for a more understated yet elegant look
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The ensemble stands in deep contrast to the Ralph Lauren outfit she wore at Trump’s 2017 inauguration: an elegant powder blue cashmere dress with a mock neck collar, accessorized with matching gloves of the same color.
The last four years might’ve made people forget about Melania’s wardrobe antics, as the First Lady is not a stranger to making bold statements with her outfits, including her infamous 2018 visit to a migrant detention center wearing a jacket that read, “I really don’t care, do u?”
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“Is she in mourning?” Netizens were put off by the First Lady’s choice of attire, feeling it was too dramatic for the occasion
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Nizumi 16 hours ago
She's wearing a wide brim so we can't see that the smile is only on the lips and her eyes are dead.
Sian E 15 hours ago
That's what I'm taking from the outfit. It's covering most of her body and the muted colours suggest she'd rather just fade into the background or not even be there.
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MagicJacket 15 hours ago
The whole family is a bunch of ridiculous criminal grifters. No wonder she is dressed like Carmen San Diego.
BeesEelsAndPups 16 hours ago
I think she's dressed like Carmen San Diego, because like Carmen, we're going to spend the next four years wondering where she is
talliloo 12 hours ago
have to agree with another comment that the hat hides the fact that the smile is fake. you can put designer clothes on a pig but it doesn't mean that the pig has class. as for her being with donnie still...it's a waiting game for her. sure - she has a pre-nup but waiting until his cholesterol level takes him out is probably a better bet for her. with a history of first ladies being tasteful in their behavior as well as their style it is still hard to believe that a soft porn queen is holding the same post. and, that people think she is the 'classiest' of all first ladies. if they believe that is true then their taste is all in their mouths.
Damned_Cat 15 hours ago
My first reaction was "No Darlingk, I see no Slovenian spy here". The upside was that the brim was wide enough to deflect her husband from kissing her when he entered the room. He just bonked his head on the edge and couldn't get near her face.
Janelle Collard 16 hours ago
She doesn't *actually* want to be there so she's trying to hide part of her face. 😁 Hope she didn't pay a lot for that hat, cuz - dang!
Lynchamigsakta 16 hours ago
She looks like a villain from a really bad 90s comic book. wich I guess is as close to reality as it comes
SkippityBoppityBoo 10 hours ago (edited)
I was talking about this to a friend earlier, she's married to one of the most powerful men in the world, one who a lot of people cannot believe has been re-elected. That aside? It reminded me of being a child and hiding my face, "If you can't see me I can't see you!"... I hope she's okay though and we were probably reading too much into it. She's smiling in one photo so...
Der Kommissar 15 hours ago (edited)
just saw her at a show on the Beat tour with Belew, Carey, Levin.. Steve-Vai_...d68ccc.jpg 
Mammie 13 hours ago
It’s a designer outfit. She’s known for wearing stuff like this. She probably didn’t choose the outfit. She probably chose a designer and said “make me something for the inauguration “. That simple. Besides that she looks good in it, and that’s better than most anyone else could do.
Mammie 14 hours ago
She has in a designer outfit. She’s known for this. Her style is her own. Leave her be. She probably didn’t even actually choose it herself. She probably chose a designer and said “make me something for the inauguration”. She looks better in almost anything than anyone else could.
Johnnynatfan 16 hours ago
The Trumps classy? Pfft what the hell have you been smoking? They are a disgrace. Nothing but grifters and con artist with really tacky taste.
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Nizumi 16 hours ago
She's wearing a wide brim so we can't see that the smile is only on the lips and her eyes are dead.
Sian E 15 hours ago
That's what I'm taking from the outfit. It's covering most of her body and the muted colours suggest she'd rather just fade into the background or not even be there.
Load More Replies... MagicJacket 15 hours ago
The whole family is a bunch of ridiculous criminal grifters. No wonder she is dressed like Carmen San Diego.
BeesEelsAndPups 16 hours ago
I think she's dressed like Carmen San Diego, because like Carmen, we're going to spend the next four years wondering where she is
talliloo 12 hours ago
have to agree with another comment that the hat hides the fact that the smile is fake. you can put designer clothes on a pig but it doesn't mean that the pig has class. as for her being with donnie still...it's a waiting game for her. sure - she has a pre-nup but waiting until his cholesterol level takes him out is probably a better bet for her. with a history of first ladies being tasteful in their behavior as well as their style it is still hard to believe that a soft porn queen is holding the same post. and, that people think she is the 'classiest' of all first ladies. if they believe that is true then their taste is all in their mouths.
Damned_Cat 15 hours ago
My first reaction was "No Darlingk, I see no Slovenian spy here". The upside was that the brim was wide enough to deflect her husband from kissing her when he entered the room. He just bonked his head on the edge and couldn't get near her face.
Janelle Collard 16 hours ago
She doesn't *actually* want to be there so she's trying to hide part of her face. 😁 Hope she didn't pay a lot for that hat, cuz - dang!
Lynchamigsakta 16 hours ago
She looks like a villain from a really bad 90s comic book. wich I guess is as close to reality as it comes
SkippityBoppityBoo 10 hours ago (edited)
I was talking about this to a friend earlier, she's married to one of the most powerful men in the world, one who a lot of people cannot believe has been re-elected. That aside? It reminded me of being a child and hiding my face, "If you can't see me I can't see you!"... I hope she's okay though and we were probably reading too much into it. She's smiling in one photo so...
Der Kommissar 15 hours ago (edited)
just saw her at a show on the Beat tour with Belew, Carey, Levin.. Steve-Vai_...d68ccc.jpg
Mammie 13 hours ago
It’s a designer outfit. She’s known for wearing stuff like this. She probably didn’t choose the outfit. She probably chose a designer and said “make me something for the inauguration “. That simple. Besides that she looks good in it, and that’s better than most anyone else could do.
Mammie 14 hours ago
She has in a designer outfit. She’s known for this. Her style is her own. Leave her be. She probably didn’t even actually choose it herself. She probably chose a designer and said “make me something for the inauguration”. She looks better in almost anything than anyone else could.
Johnnynatfan 16 hours ago
The Trumps classy? Pfft what the hell have you been smoking? They are a disgrace. Nothing but grifters and con artist with really tacky taste.
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