DRESS TO IMPRESS
Ivanka, Tiffany, Melania & Kai Trump’s dresses STUN at Inauguration Ball – but there was a clear winner
One member of the family was inspired by an old-school icon
THE dresses of Melania, Ivanka, Tiffany, and Kai Trump stunned onlookers at the Liberty inaugural ball, but one woman's look was a clear winner.
President Donald Trump and his wife joined their entire family on the dance floor at the ball to celebrate his historic inauguration on Monday night.
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With all men wearing black tie for the occasion, the women's glamorous ball gowns stole the show.
After changing out of the navy blue ensemble she wore for the Inauguration Ceremony, which was paired with a matching white trim, Melania Trump left fans speechless with her ballgown.
She yet again sent another "bold message" with her outfit choice, opting for an eye-catching black and white number.
The First Lady wore a striking strapless black-and-white dress, a black choker, and a 1955 broach borrowed from Harry Winston.
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Her silk crepe dress was made by Hervé Pierre, who has been the former model's personal stylist for eight years.
After creating her dresses for the 2017 inaugural ball, he went for a white gown with a black ribbon falling around her body from the top of the dress to the bottom.
According to , the ribbon depicts a ribbon around a bouquet of flowers.
Pierre said: “It is a great honor to have collaborated with the First Lady on the design for her inaugural dress.
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"It was clear that Mrs. Trump was gravitating towards a combination of black and white – true to her own style and vision."
"It is understood that Mr. Winston’s wish was that First Ladies would be able to borrow his pieces for special occasions," the press release added.
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Meanwhile, Ivanka channeled old Hollywood with her outfit choice.
She wore a custom recreation of Hubert de Givenchy’s 1954 couture gown previously worn by fashion icon Audrey Hepburn in the movie Sabrina.
The white strapless ball gown had an elegant black trim at the bottom, and black floral embroidery was on the skirt and corset.
The mother-of-three glowed as she paired the look with black elbow-length gloves, in true Hepburn fashion, and matching heels.
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Her blonde hair was elegantly styled in an updo displaying her large diamond stud earrings and matching necklace.
The 43-year-old First Daughter took to the floor with her husband, 44-year-old Jared Kushner, and they shared an intimate dance.
According to a White House representative, Ivanka was "honored" to wear the gown for the historic event.
She is "incredibly grateful for Arnault family and the Givenchy atelier for creating this masterpiece, capturing the original artistry and elegance with remarkable precision and craftsmanship."
The spokesperson added that Hepburn "has long been a personal inspiration to Ivanka."
"She views it as a great privilege to honor her legacy in this way, and is incredibly grateful to the team at Givenchy for bringing this moment to life."
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Also on the dance floor were the new president and first lady, Vice President JD Vance, his wife Usha Vance, Ivanka's siblings, and their spouses.
Tiffany Trump showcased her growing baby bump in a dove-grey, off-the-shoulder dress with an embellished bodice, long sleeves, and a flowing chiffon skirt.
The glowing mother-to-be left her blonde locks down and had a scarf matching her dress draped elegantly around her neck, which hung down her back as she danced with her husband, Michael Boulos.
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Old school 1950's Hollywood glamour seemed to be the theme for the ladies of the Trump family at the Liberty Ball last night.
Melania, sticking to her monochrome colour palette seen throughout the day, wore a Hervé Pierre strapless dress, complete with a black choker and broach dating back to 1955, borrowed from Harry Winston.
And she wasn't the only member of the family wearing something with sentiment to the past, with Ivanka Trump donning a recreation of a Givenchy dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in 1954.
Melania knows how to look classy, subtly stealing the crown of best dressed with sharp silhouettes that still hug her figure and a clean colour palette.
She also knows what style suits her, having worn another Hervé Pierre dress to Trump's first inauguration ball back in 2017.
The only member of the family who didn't echo the muted hues of the rest was Lara Trump, opting for a fiery Republican red number instead.
Tiffany and Kai Trump on the other hand went for glitzier options with the latter's dress giving prom vibes that you would naturally expect of a 17-year-old.
All in all, out in full force they have brought back the fashion of the Gilded Age, opulent and luxurious.
Meanwhile, her sister-in-law, Lara Trump, chose a very different look: a fiery floor-length red strapless dress.
The satin dress accentuated her slim frame with a much more body-forming fit than those of her relatives.
At the back was a short, ruffled train attached to the dress's elegant waistband.
She, too, wore her wavy hair down and paired the look with a statement necklace and sparkling heels as she danced with her husband, Eric Trump.
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The bold red dress came after cruel trolls slammed her inauguration look, blaming a "Mar-a-Lago makeover."
Also making a bold statement and coming into her own on Inauguration night was Kai Trump, the daughter of Donald Trump Jr.
The 17-year-old golfer, often pictured in her sportswear, stepped onto the stage at the Liberty Ball with her proud father by her side.
She opted for a Sherri Hill number from the new Spring 2025 collection.
The brand became hugely popular after Hill's designs were worn by winners of Miss USA, Miss Universe, and Miss America.
Kai walked onto the stage arm-in-arm with her father, wearing a silver sequinned gown with cut-out detailing and a thigh-high slit.
She wore her hair straight and paired the look with simple accessories, including a silver necklace and a heart-shaped pendant.
But the First Lady came out on top, with fans adoring her "classy and beautiful" look.
On X, one said: "Simple and classy. Melania wears the dress, but it doesn't wear her. Beautiful."
"Exquisite elegance with an edge that befits her stylish confidence," another added.
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"She looks exquisite in her gown! It’s wonderful to see a First Lady who exemplifies such grace and class again!," a third wrote.
Now as the President prepares for his first full day back in office, see what is in store.
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