Melania Trump mocked over ‘Pilgrim attire’ she wore to Jimmy Carter’s funeral

Melania Trump chose a black trench dress from the luxury brand Valentino for the occasion
The black Valentino dress Melania Trump wore to Jimmy Carter's funeral on January 9, 2025, sparked online chatter over its similarity to a Pilgrim's outfit (Getty Images)
The black Valentino dress Melania Trump wore to Jimmy Carter's funeral on January 9, 2025, sparked online chatter over its similarity to a Pilgrim's outfit (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Former president Jimmy Carter was laid to rest on Thursday, January 9, in Washington, DC, in the presence of all former living presidents of the country and President Joe Biden. 

President-elect Donald Trump, 78, was also present during the somber ceremony and was accompanied by his wife Melania Trump, 54. 

President-elect Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump greet former Vice President Mike Pence at the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. Following the state funeral, Carter’s remains will be returned to Plains, Georgia where he will be interred after a private family service. (Photo by Haiyun Jiang-Pool/Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump greet former vice president Mike Pence at the state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 9, 2025, in Washington, DC (Haiyun Jiang-Pool/Getty Images)

While the ceremony was dotted with multiple noteworthy episodes, the online chatter surrounding the incoming first lady's sartorial choices has gained traction.

After her fans previously dug in to find the hidden meaning of her black coat dress, another section of fashion police was left in stitches over Melania’s black Valentino dress, which they said bore similarity to a Pilgrim’s attire.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama (L) speaks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump following the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Former president Barack Obama speaks with President-elect Donald Trump following the state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 9, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Melania Trump turns head in black Valentino dress at Jimmy Carter's funeral

Melania Trump dressed for the occasion in somber black, as she chose a black trench dress from the luxury brand Valentino. She paired the form-fitting dress with a white button-down featuring a black-and-white print of a sculpture of embracing lovers. 

The print, which started a conversation of its own, is the image of a sculpture, The Kiss, in which a pair of lovers embrace and share a kiss amid flowers and butterflies. 

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks with former U.S. President Barack Obama during the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump speaks with Barack Obama during the state funeral for Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 9, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

According to reports, the shirt is from the brand’s fall 2019 collaborative collection with the high-end Japanese street brand, Undercover. 

The incoming first lady completed her look with classic black Manolo Blahnik pumps.

President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump attend the state funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Ricky Carioti - Pool/Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump attend the state funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C.  (Photo by Ricky Carioti - Pool/Getty Images)

However, not everyone was impressed with the former model’s outfit choice as several social media users criticized the dress for its “Pilgrim” like look, reported OK! Magazine.

Internet says Melania Trump was dressed like a 'Pilgrim'

As Melania Trump's attire for Jimmy Carter's state funeral went viral, several social media users found her black Valentino dress bearing a resemblance to a Pilgrim's dress. Some even said they were reminded of Thanksgiving dress. 

One user said, "Melania looked like she was waiting for Thanksgiving dinner."



 

Someone else added, "Why is Melania dressed like a Pilgrim going to Thanksgiving dinner?"



 

"Melania thought she had a part in a Thanksgiving play by the looks of how she’s dressed!!! 🥴🥴🥴🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡," shared someone else.



 

Another user added, "What's up with Melania's pilgrim dress? Thanksgiving was 2 mos ago," reminded someone else.



 

Another netizen penned, "Noted: Melania wearing the latest in Pilgrim wear."



 

Someone else asked, "Why did Melania come as a Pilgrim? 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️"



 

"Melanie is sporting the look of a Pilgrim. Large white collar and hair severely pulled back. What on earth made her think that looked good?" asked another fan. 



 

A user remarked, "My take on the Pilgrim attire is that Melania is telling the world about the witch hunt these odious hypocrites have committed. She's the stoic Puritan heroine that they prepared for burning at the stake."



 

"Melania is just missing the pilgrim hat, otherwise she could have been perfect pilgrim," chimed in another.



 

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