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If You Dig a Little Deeper, Melania Trump's Pantsuit Speaks Volumes

31/01/2018 - 03:09 PM

After shying away from the public, Melania Trump re-emgered for President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address [1]. She wore a white Dior suit paired with a Dolce & Gabbana top and stood tall in a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps [2]. On the surface, Melania's choice of attire isn't surprising because she loves tailored pieces [3] and has worn designer suit sets [4] before.

But if you dig a little deeper, the cream-colored pantsuit almost resembles the white shade suffragettes adopted in the 1900s [5]. (Hillary Clinton famously wore white to make her speech [6] at the Democratic National Convention in 2016.) In addition, many Democratic women wore black [7] to the SOTU address to raise awareness about sexual assault and harassment, which the president has been accused of in the past [8]. Was Melania secretly trying to make a political statement, too? We'll leave that up to you to infer. Read on to see her pantsuit, then shop similar pieces below.

Halston Suiting Jacket

Halston Slim Crepe Suiting Jacket [9] ($190, originally $475)

The Row Blazer

The Row Jaymin Single-Breasted Stretch-Crepe Blazer [10] ($2,190)

White House Black MarketJacket

White House Black Market Plus Notched-Collar Suiting Jacket [11] ($150)

Akris Punto Blazer

Akris Punto Mesh-Inset Fitted Blazer [12] ($624, originally $1,390)

Missguided Blazer

Missguided Cream Longline Double Breasted Blazer [13] ($28, originally $68)

Calvin Klein Blazer

Calvin Klein Bell Sleeve Single Button Blazer [14] ($69, originally $129)

Halston Slim Tapered Pant

Halston Slim Tapered Pant with Satin Inserts [15] ($295)

Alexander McQueen Trouser

Alexander McQueen Cropped Tailored Trousers [16] ($945)

boohoo Trousers

boohoo Lily Tailored Tuxedo Waistband Trousers [17] ($26, originally $35)

Stella McCartney Trouser

Stella McCartney Mid-rise wool cropped tuxedo trousers [18] ($327, originally $546)

Alfani Capri Pants

Alfani Pull-On Capri Pants, Created for Macy's [19] ($40)

Fendi Trousers

Fendi Tailored Cropped Trousers [20] ($1,100)

A.N.A Stretch Twill Ankle

A.N.A Stretch Twill Ankle [21] ($44)

MSGM Trouser

MSGM Cropped Straight Leg Trousers [22] ($221, originally $315)


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https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Melania-Trump-White-Dior-Suit-State-Union-2018-44543315