In 2017, Melania Trump sparked plenty of controversy with her outfit choices [1]. This year, however, she's been laying low. Except for a few public appearances abroad and around holidays [2], Melania remains hidden away. But, if there's one thing we know for sure about the first lady, it's that she still has a taste for luxe designer pieces [3].
When she does step out, it's Ralph Lauren this or Dior that. And, of course, we can't forget about Melania's love for Christian Louboutin shoes [4]. Take a look at her outfits so far for the year. You'll come to conclude Melania's still . . . well, Melania.
When French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron visited the White House on April 24, Melania coordinated with Brigitte in white. She wore a Michael Kors Collection ensemble [5] from the Spring '18 collection and Christian Louboutin pumps [6]. It wasn't long before Melania's hat drew comparisons to Beyoncé's Formation look [7] on Twitter.
On April 24, for a State Dinner to welcome the president of France, Melania sparkled and shined [8] in a Chanel dress. A pair of Christian Louboutin heels peeked out from underneath the sheer hem.
While welcoming the French president and his wife on April 23, Melania wore a Givenchy cape [9]. It definitely made a style statement as everyone walked across the lawn.
During a tour of the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach on April 18 with Akie Abe (wife of the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe), Melania wore a green utilitarian dress from Derek Lam and a pair of Christian Louboutin heels.
Call it accidental twinning, but Melania's Carolina Herrera dress [10] just so happened to match the stripes on President Donald Trump [11]'s tie as they held hands. The duo walked with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and wife Akie Abe to dinner at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida on April 17.
The Trumps arrived for a Church service in Florida on April 1. Melania wore a printed Azzedine Alaïa dress [12] and Christian Louboutin heels.
On March 19, Melania walked across the South Lawn with Donald Trump [13] after returning from a trip. She bundled up in a thick navy coat from Chloé [14] and wore a pair of eye-catching cognac-colored boots.
The Trumps greeted Prime Minister Leo Varadkar of Ireland on March 15. Melania wore a green sheath dress [15] from Brandon Maxwell and a pair of Christian Louboutin snakeskin pumps.
President Donald Trump [16] and Melania greeted Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Sara Netanyahu on March 5 at the White House. Melania covered up in a pastel blue Max Mara belted coat [17]. She wore her usual go-to shoes: a pair of Christian Louboutins.
On Feb. 23, the Trumps welcomed Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Lucy Turnbull to the White House. For the occasion, Melania wore gold snakeskin pumps [18] that matched the designs on her Dolce & Gabbana coat dress.
The Trumps touched down at the Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport on Feb. 5. Melania wore a yellow sweater and outerwear [19] from Ralph Lauren and a brown leather skirt from Pierre Herve.
For President Donald Trump [20]'s first State of the Union address on Jan. 30, Melania wore a white Dior suit [21] paired with a Dolce & Gabbana top. The outfit choice led us to speculate whether or not Melania was secretly trying to send a political message [22] to the world.