Melania Trump’s latest look sparks both applause and backlash
During the first months of Donald Trump’s second term, Melania Trump kept a low profile, but recently she has appeared more often in public. She stole the spotlight at the 2025 Congressional Picnic on June 12, wearing a bright white blouse and floral Dolce & Gabbana pants, paired with pink Manolo Blahnik pumps.
Her husband praised her for organizing the event and her work on the Take It Down Act, a bill to remove nonconsensual explicit content from the internet. Many praised Melania’s stylish look, calling her classy and sophisticated. However, some social media users controversially compared her appearance to Caitlyn Jenner’s, which sparked heated debates online.
Melania’s fashion choices are closely watched and often interpreted as clues to her feelings. Since becoming First Lady, she has shifted from flashy, runway styles to more conservative and subtle outfits, though opinions remain divided.
At Trump’s 2025 inauguration, she surprised many by wearing a sleek black dress and wide-brimmed hat, a sharp contrast to her softer, Jackie Kennedy-inspired look in 2017.
Art historian Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw observed that Melania appeared distant and reserved during the event. Some viewers criticized her for not showing warmth or softness in public, suggesting she keeps a guarded persona.
