9 times Ivanka Trump’s outfits missed the mark: From un-American dress to royal blunder

Ivanka Trump's 9 most inappropriate outfits ever

In a 2010 interview with Forbes, Ivanka Trump stated, "My top three style tips for women at work are context, modesty, and femininity." However, some of Ivanka's wardrobe choices have not always been well-timed. The Wharton business school graduate, counselor, and daughter of former President Donald Trump has previously made extremely poor fashion choices on several occasions. The businesswoman's outrageous attires have frequently made headlines. She has also experienced her fair share of wardrobe mishaps, where her outfits either lacked finesse or were inappropriate for the occasion.

1. Ivanka Trump's not-so-American dress

During her father Donald Trump's inaugural congressional speech in 2017, Ivanka Trump appeared in a dark red cocktail dress. Unfortunately, Ivanka's outfit did not align with the speech's motto, "Buy American, Hire American." The businesswoman was spotted wearing a Roland Mouret garment that cost $3,000 and was not manufactured in the United States. Given her father's message, many observers pointed out the irony and hypocrisy of Ivanka's outfit.

2. Ivanka Trump made royal blunder with state banquet attire

In 2019, during a formal visit to the British royal family, Ivanka Trump's attire at the state luncheon hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace was not as elegant as the evening gowns and tuxedos typically required for the white-tie event. Instead, Ivanka opted to wear a $10,990 blue gown by Carolina Herrera with short sleeves and a buttoned neck, which appeared too informal given the extremely formal dress code.

3. Ivanka Trump's silver outfit drew criticism for her lavish lifestyle

Shortly after Donald Trump enacted a series of stringent immigration regulations, Ivanka Trump debuted her $5,000 metallic Carolina Herrera outfit in January 2017. Ivanka's choice of a $5,000 designer dress sparked controversy because it flaunted her opulent lifestyle during a period when racism and human rights were major topics of discussion in society. Online users quickly began drawing comparisons between Ivanka's attire and the thermal blankets used to swaddle detained immigrant children.

4. Ivanka Trump's Rebecca Taylor dress compared to bathrobe

In 2018, Ivanka Trump arrived at work in Washington, DC wearing a cozy $895 Rebecca Taylor jacket adorned with a floral brooch and a sash. While comfort is understandable, Ivanka's cozy-chic outfit that she again wore in 2019 at the Guadalupe Center's daycare center drew criticism for resembling a bathrobe.

5. Print on Ivanka Trump's dress compared to coronavirus

During the height of the pandemic in 2020, Ivanka Trump wore an outfit that drew criticism while visiting the Taj Mahal in India. Some social media users likened her Proenza Schouler couture dress's floral motif to the coronavirus, arguing that the red blossoms bore similarities to the hue and form of Covid-19 cells. However, she received praise for choosing to wear the outfit again after previously wearing it on a 2019 trip to Argentina.

6. Ivanka Trump's attire suggests Park Avenue and Main Street are far apart

In 2018, Ivanka Trump met with American working-class parents to celebrate Donald Trump's tax cuts. However, the Chanel purse and black stilettos she wore with her expensive $2,110 white dress were seen as inappropriate for the event. Despite the dress being sleek and stylish with black buttons down the middle, the pricey accessories drew criticism for their incongruity with the occasion.

7. Ivanka Trump chose a frilly affair at the 2017 G-20 summit

Ivanka Trump made a statement with her ruffled dress featuring huge sleeve bows at the G-20 conference in Germany in 2017. The summit was a global forum for discussing crucial economic concerns. Many observers were divided on her daring wardrobe choice; some felt it was somewhat out of place for such a serious occasion.

8. Ivanka Trump's 'Gilead green' attire caught attention of 'Handmaid's Tale' fans

If anyone has watched the Hulu series 'The Handmaid's Tale,' they would be familiar with Serena Joy Waterford, the anti-feminist first lady of Gilead who consistently dons a long-sleeved, greenish-blue dress with a high neck. In December 2020, Ivanka appeared strikingly similar in the Oval Office when Donald Trump was signing a new technology bill. People immediately began comparing Ivanka's attire to Serena's, with some social media users even suggesting that Ivanka's stylist might have made this choice deliberately.

9. Ivanka Trump promoted her fashion line during 2016 RNC speech

Ivanka Trump used her speech at the Republican National Convention in 2016 to promote her own business ventures. She wore the baby pink "Ivanka Trump Sleeveless Studded Sheath Dress" from her design line, making the most of her own creations. The next day, she tweeted, "Shop Ivanka's look from her #RNC speech," along with a link to the dress on the Macy's website. Some perceived the choice of attire and the ensuing tweet as blatant instances of self-promotion.