Melania Trump keeps dressing like Princess Diana and now we can't unsee it


The new First Lady has a regal style going on…


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Laura SutcliffeFashion and Beauty News Editor
January 22, 2025
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No matter your political stance, Melania Trump looked nothing short of sensational at her husband President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.

The former model was dressed in an ultra-sophisticated navy silk wool coat by Adam Lippes and she added a beautiful, wide-brimmed hat that became the focal point of her outfit.

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Melania Trump and Donald at the Inauguration

We felt like we had seen this look (or something similar) somewhere before. 

The late Diana, Princess of Wales wore an almost parallel look many years ago.

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Diana in 1993

Back in 1993, Diana wowed onlookers in an uncannily similar, blue-and-white Catherine Walker suit and matching hat at the 50th anniversary of World War II's Battle of the Atlantic, which was held at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. Perhaps Melania was inspired by this look for her 2025 outfit?

We then checked out the archives, and it seems that Melania and Diana have a lot in common when it comes to their wardrobes, favouring classic, beautifully-cut clothes and delightful power suits in bold colours. Keep scrolling for some twinning looks...

The power pinstripe

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In 2020, Melania and Donald stepped off Air Force One in Ohio and the brunette beauty commanded attention in her pinstripe suit which was elegant, yet assertive. In 1996, Diana attended a reception in London and rocked a glorious navy pinstripe suit, accessorising with gold jewellery and her Lady Dior bag, which was, of course, named after her.

The red blazer

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In 2017, Melania Trump was snapped with French First Lady Brigitte Macron, wearing a patriotic red blazer which really suited her complexion and gave her a sleek silhouette. Princess Diana was known for wearing hues of scarlet and this lovely suit she sported in 1996 gives the same vibe.

Two tone coat

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In 2018 on a trip to Poland, Melania wore this chic two-tone coat with a contrasting wide lapel which was classic yet directional. Known for her love of tailoring, Diana, on a visit to Washington D.C. in 1985, rocked a black and white Catherine Walker suit and a Freddie Fox hat.

Navy and white

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We'll never forget this moment when Melania headed to Buckingham Palace in 2017, sporting a Dolce & Gabbana suit with a custom hat by Herve Pierre.The white and navy look was totally timeless. Diana, back in 1995, looked fabulous in this white and navy look. Although it was more of a skirt situation, the colourway is the same and the Philip Somerville hat has Melania written all over it.

Polka dot princess

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In 2019, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked on the South Lawn after they returned to the White House after a trip. Melania wowed in this white and navy polka dot pencil dress, which was designed with a gathered neckline.  In 1988, Diana wore a similar dotty white dress by Victor Edelstein, although hers was of the long sleeve variety. It did, however, have a gathered waist detail which was super modern at the time.

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