Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt wows in $900 outfit at debut WH briefing, Internet hails her style

Karoline Leavitt's berry-hued suit and Jimmy Choo heels that she wore to her debut press conference, add to her growing collection of trendy outfits
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary, made a stylish debut in the briefing room on January 28 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary, made a stylish debut in the briefing room on January 28 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: All eyes were on Karoline Leavitt, 27, as she took the podium at the White House briefing room for her debut press conference as President Donald Trump's press secretary on January 28, Tuesday.

Leavitt made waves in the political world as the youngest-ever White House Press Secretary.

Leavitt grabbed attention with the gorgeous $900 ensemble she wore for the briefing. The berry-colored suit, reportedly from Zara, adds to her growing collection of trendy outfits, including those worn for her swearing-in ceremony, appearances on Fox, during her work with the Republican Party, and while campaigning with Trump and his team.

During her first press briefing, the New Hampshire native and mother to a six-month-old boy promised to engage regularly with the media, as she spent 47 minutes answering questions from the White House press corps

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds her first news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on January 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. At 27-years-old, Leavitt is the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds her first news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on January 28, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Karoline Leavitt dazzles in her debut press conference

At her debut press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stunned onlookers in a slim-fitting, berry-colored two-piece suit featuring a belted back.

The blazer, which had a pleated collar and two sharp black buttons cinching the waist, was reportedly originally priced at $109 but sold out after going on sale for $43.90. The matching berry-colored pants, which were originally $49.90, also sold out after being marked down to $19.96, as per the Daily Mail.


 
 
 
 
 
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Leavitt completed the jaw-dropping look with elegant diamond stud earrings and elevated her outfit with black Bing heels by designer Jimmy Choo, featuring crystals around the top, priced at $730.

Her stylish debut turned heads, and her makeup artist Brittany, known for her work with celebrities and politicians, helped glam her for the occasion.

On Brittany’s Instagram page, she shared a carousel of three different angles of Leavitt’s look, captioning the post: “Karoline Leavitt - White House Press Secretary. I feel so honored to glam this Barbie today for the first day at the podium. What a pleasure! She’s gonna kill it! @karolineleavitt #WhiteHouse #Press SecretaryBarbie #.”

President Donald Trump's new Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (C) talks with reporters after talking to FOX News on her first full day of work at the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tuesday marks the first full day of Trump's second term in the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump's new Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt talks with reporters after talking to FOX News on her first full day of work at the White House on January 21, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Karoline Leavitt gets her fashion game on point

Karoline Leavitt is known for her stylish outfits at various events. During her swearing-in ceremony, she wore a striking blue-gray coat with dramatic light blue fur sleeves and a matching oversized collar. 


 
 
 
 
 
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After her appointment, she made an appearance on Fox News for a TV interview, where she sported a classic long black peacoat paired with black leather gloves, braving the chilly temperatures.

For a Republican Party event, Leavitt chose another chic look, opting for a bright red woolen coat. While addressing the media, she layered a large black scarf over the coat and completed the ensemble with knee-high black suede boots.

Karoline Leavitt praised for her 'perfect' look at debut conference

Social media users couldn’t stop talking about Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s berry-colored outfit, with many quickly sharing their thoughts online.

One fan dubbed, "She looks nice and professional," while another commented, "Karoline is Hottt."

Someone else commented, "Perfection! She was perfect in every way!"

One person hailed, "Beautiful Brilliant and Boss :fire: slayed first day."

Another user noted, "She looks beautiful and natural! " and one individual declared, "So flawless."

An Instagram user said, “She’s already so beautiful! Nevertheless you absolutely crushed it!!! Amazing work!!! ❤️❤️❤️”

One user simply said, “She’s an absolute QUEEN.”

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