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Melania Trump with Donald Trump on his inauguration day © Getty Images

Melania Trump is so chic in statement hat on husband Donald's inauguration day

Donald Trump was named USA's 47th President on January 20

Laura Sutcliffe
Fashion and Beauty News Editor
Updated: January 20, 2025
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Donald Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America on Monday, succeeding Joe Biden. 

At his inauguration, the politician was surrounded by his family - including eldest daughter Ivanka and wife Melania - during his oath ceremony, which was held in Washington D.C. 

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Former Presidents in attendance at the inauguration included Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and former First Ladies Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Dr. Jill Biden. Michelle Obama was absent, however, after confirming through a representative that she would not join her husband, just days after she missed Jimmy Carter's funeral as well. 

The first look at Melania Trump's inauguration outfit as she attended church with her family ahead of the event © AFP via Getty Images
The first look at Melania Trump's inauguration outfit as she attended church with her family ahead of the event

A glimpse of Melania's outfit was first caught ahead of the inauguration as she attended a church service at  St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., alongside her family. 

She donned a custom double-breasted navy coat by American designer Adam Lippes.

5 surprising Donald Trump facts

Smiling Donald Trump in blue suit and orange tie with white slanted stripes© Getty Images

1. Pet hates

He is one of only three US presidents never to have had any presidential pets. When he assumed office in 2016, he was the first in 100 years not to have pets in the White House, with only James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson abstaining before then.

2. Man of convictions

He is the first ever convicted felon to become president of the United States after being sentenced on 34 different charges pertaining to his hush money case in New York City in 2024.

3. Till divorce do us part

He has been married three times: to Ivana Trump from 1977 to 1990, Marla Maples from 1993 to 1999, and current wife Melania Trump in 2005.

4. Lights, cameos, action

He has made a slew of cameos on popular TV shows and movies, such as Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Sex and the City, Two Weeks Notice, Zoolander, and The Nanny, among others.

5. Alcohol free

He claims never to have drunk alcohol in his life, inspired by older brother Fred “Freddy” Trump Jr who was an alcoholic and died in 1981 aged 42 from a heart attack linked to years of alcohol abuse.

Standing proudly in support of her husband hours ahead of his big moment, former model Melania looked like her typically stylish self, sporting a chic  monochrome outfit, including a statement hat by Eric Javits

Her hat was designed by Eric Javits© Getty Images
Her hat was designed by Eric Javits

Her makeup was as pristine as always and the brunette beauty wore her hair was worn up, hidden by her hat. 

She was close to her husband throughout the service and later joined him as they met Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden at the White House for a cup of tea ahead of the inauguration. 

Melania Trump dressed in a sleek navy coat Paired with a dramatic wide-brimmed hat and pointy stilettos walking down the stairs next to husband Donald Trump© Getty Images
Melania's outfit was custom-made by American designer Adam Lippes

Melania's 2017 inauguration outfit

Trump's first inauguration happened in 2017, and Melania looked incredible for the ceremony, donning all-American label Ralph Lauren. She sported a delightful powder blue dress that was very Jackie O. 

First Lady Melania Trump, Karen Pence, President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, former president Barack Obama, former vice president Joe Biden, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden stand on the steps of the U. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday -- ushering in a new political era that has been cheered and feared in equal measure© Getty
Melania Trump at the inauguration in 2017

 At the time, her spokesperson told WWD: "With the historic swearing-in of her husband, Donald J. Trump, as the 45th President of the United States, the first lady-elect will become America’s new First Lady wearing an American designer who transformed American fashion, Ralph Lauren."

U.S. President Donald Trump takes the oath of office as his wife Melania Trump holds the bible on January 20, 2017© Getty Images
Melania Trump wore Ralph Lauren

Melania's dress featured a matching bolero jacket and she completed the look with ladylike gloves and a pair of Manolo Blahnik stilettos. It's widely regarded as one of her best fashion moments ever.

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The First Lady recently made an appearance on Fox and Friends with Ainsley Earhardt and lifted the lid about her living arrangements during her husband's presidency. "I will be in the White House, and when I need to be in New York, I will be in New York. When I need to be in Palm Beach, I will be in Palm Beach. But my first priority is to be a mom, to be a first lady, to be a wife. And once we are in on January 20, you serve the country."

Reflecting on the role, the 54-year-old said: "Maybe some people, they see me as just a wife of the president, but I'm standing on my own two feet, independent. I have my own thoughts. I have my own yes and no. I don't always agree with what my husband is saying or doing. And that's OK."

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