Melania electrifies crowd in enticing leggy gown as she dances with Trump at Commander-in-Chief ball
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump and Melania Trump attended three inaugural balls in one night to usher in a new MAGA era. And, the first lady turned heads in a strapless white gown with a geometric black trim and a small slit.
The president and first lady began with the military-themed Commander-in-Chief ball before proceeding to the neighboring Liberty Ball, where they danced onstage with the full Trump family, followed by taking a motorcade to Union Station for the Starlight Ball, per Daily Mail.
:fire:WOW! Trump and Melania's Inaugural Ball First Dance as President and First Lady.#Inauguration2025 #MELANIA # pic.twitter.com/mzZplawn1D
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First Lady Melania Trump mesmerizes in strapless white leggy gown
The 47th president was accompanied by Melania as she left the Walter E Washington Convention Center in a white gown with a modest slit and a geometric black accent that was strapless.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at the inaugural ball and share a beautiful dance together pic.twitter.com/5GjIMNW4ht
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) January 21, 2025
She finished off her look by wearing her hair in large, free waves and accessorizing with a silver pendant on a matching black satin choker necklace.
According to Kate Bennett, vice president of brand strategy and external affairs at Invariant, Melania's gorgeous gown was created by Herve Pierre, who also created her 2017 debut gown.
The 78-year-old 'Apprentice' alum — who was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States — kept it traditional by joining her on stage wearing a white button-down shirt and a black tuxedo with a matching bowtie.
According to Melania's social media account, Harry Winston designed a diamond broach in 1955, which Melania took and wore as a choker as an accent.
As shown in his original dress sketch, its design is intended to capture Pierre's idea for the gown, which is a ribbon surrounding a bouquet of flowers.
First Lady Melania Trump is wearing a gown designed by Hervé Pierre to tonight’s inauguration ball.
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) January 21, 2025
The STUNNING design is a strapless off-white silk crepe gown with two bands of black silk gazar. As an accent, Melania borrowed a diamond broach that was created by Harry Winston… pic.twitter.com/GxkTkilU0T
The pair performed their first slow dance to the US Marine Band's rendition of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic', before Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha joined them onstage.
Melania will be in more than just Washington, DC, to swear her husband in. The 54-year-old has recently confirmed that she will be residing in the White House for the duration of his four-year term, per E! News.
Donald Trump and Melania attend three inaugural balls in one evening
The Commander-in-Chief ball honored the six branches of the military. As he spoke to the throng, Trump said, "Recruitment numbers are through the roof for the last two months."
Billy Ray Cyrus and Jason Aldean were among the musical performers who kept spectators busy while they waited for the president and first lady. Rascal Flatts performed following the Trumps' departure from the Commander in Chief ball.
Trump and Melania once more danced to the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' at the Liberty Ball, which was held at the Walter E Washington Convention Center.
The Trump family, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, as well as Lara Trump and Eric, performed a slow dance to 'Unchained Melody' before The Village People returned to perform the YMCA classic.
The entire first family performed a dance for the Starlight Ball attendees, this time to the president's favorite song, 'I Did It My Way,' by Frank Sinatra.
Caitlyn Jenner, Vince Vaughn, Jake and Logan Paul, and Mike Tyson were among those present at the third and final ball, where press access was far more limited.
Fans gush over Melania Trump's 'spectacular' Commander-in-Chief inaugural ball outfit
Internet users went crazy over the first lady's Commander-in-Chief inaugural ball outfit choice as one wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "Spectacular, and so well considered as it meshes perfectly with her earlier outfit choice, and also goes perfectly with Trump’s tux."
A second fan added, "Simple and classy. Melania wears the dress it doesn’t wear her. Beautiful!"
"Absolutely fire Classy and beautiful!" exclaimed one.
"She looks exquisite in her gown! It’s wonderful to see a First Lady who exemplifies such grace and class again!" chimed in one.
Another remarked, "Absolutely gorgeous. We don't deserve this couple, but I'm glad they have chosen us!"
One wrote in part, "She is ushering the Golden Age of fashion and design. She'll be a powerful inspiration to level up and develop pride and confidence in our appearance once again."
Spectacular, and so well considered as it meshes perfectly with her earlier outfit choice, and also goes perfectly with Trump’s tux 🤍🖤🤍
— BumHead (@BongoBumHead) January 21, 2025
Simple and classy. Melania wears the dress it doesn’t wear her. Beautiful!
— JJ (@JINVISIBLEWOMAN) January 21, 2025
She looks exquisite in her gown! It’s wonderful to see a First Lady who exemplifies such grace and class again!
— Crystal McPeak (@McPeakCrys) January 21, 2025
Absolutely gorgeous. We don't deserve this couple, but I'm glad they have chosen us!
— Maureen Turner (@TurnerGardens) January 21, 2025
She is ushering the Golden Age of fashion and design. She'll be a powerful inspiration to level up and develop pride and confidence in our appearance once again.
— Mary Frances (@VolunteerCat) January 21, 2025
We've been slopping around like Fetterman far too long! 😄
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