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Hollywood Take ^ | JAN 21 2017 AST | By Robin Lempel

[drewh]

Melania Trump channeled Jackie Kennedy in Ralph Lauren at Donald Trump's inauguration. Melania's had a much more toned-down style the past few days. Is her new look hot or not?

Is Melania Trump's style sexy or dowdy? There has been a huge debate the last 24 hours about the First Lady's inauguration looks. Long sleeves, conservative silhouettes and muted makeup have defined her looks yesterday and today. Is this Melania Trump 2.0?

It is clear that Donald Trump's team is trying to paint a new picture. That image? A wholesome First Lady and mother. But will America buy the message?

Melania and the Trump family arrived at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington D.C. from New York on a military jet yesterday. She was decked out in a black Norisol Ferrari coat with a matching black fitted dress. She wore the same outfit later that day during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The family then headed to a luncheon at Donald’s hotel and a pre-inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial.

Melania Trump chose a conservative Reem Acra dress for her and Donald Trump's dinner last night (Photo: Getty Images).

That night, Melania wore her first formal dress of the inauguration. And, again, it was very conservative and toned-down. While Melania stunned in a glittery gold Reem Acra dress at the candlelit dinner at Union Station, she was completely covered up. The dress was long and had long sleeves. She showed no skin and wore barely any makeup.

Today, Melania chose to wear a stunning blue Ralph Lauren number. Again, it was a very modest choice for the former model. Many have pointed out, though, that the cashmere cropped jacket, mock turtleneck dress, suede clutch and gloves could be a nod to Jackie Kennedy. Blue also shows the Trumps are trying to be bipartisan. Instead of her usual blowout, Melania chose to put her hair in an updo.

Melania is known for her glitzy style. She’s been a model since she was 5. Throughout the campaign, Melania wasn’t taken seriously, especially after she plagiarized Michelle Obama’s speech. Now that she’s going to be First Lady, though, her team is trying counteract that. They want to repaint the picture.

Melania Trump wore a modest Norisol Ferrari outfit to the Lincoln Memorial yesterday (Photo: Getty Images News).

Ivanka, meanwhile, completely overshadowed Melania in a bold green Oscar de la Renta coat and a dress yesterday. Could that be a sign of things to come?

Sources have speculated that Ivanka will take more of a First Lady role, especially because Melania will be in New York with Barron. And Ivanka was very involved with the campaign. Ivanka is already taking center stage while Melania is receding into the background. And their style choices show just who’s important.

What do you think of Melania Trump’s outfits? Let us know your take in the comments section below!

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[proud American in Canada]

Gorgeous!

[proud American in Canada]

I loved that Melania wore gloves. Very elegant.

[proud American in Canada]

I wouldn’t be surprised either. No class.

My mother raised my sister and me to respect old-fashioned etiquette.

[dforest]

I don’t think the fellas around here noticed the gloves no matter how much the photo enlarged.

[MayflowerMadam]

The military man whose pic is between Hill and Bill appears to be looking in the same direction that Bill is.

[bobby.223]

“Mildly attractive woman”???! What ‘”woman”?! Good God get with the program! That thing is no woman. She/it/him is a 100% Tranny. Do your homework! “Pigeon toed linebacker”.....Well yeah....because it/she/him WAS a linebacker in College!

[mountn man]

[Jamestown1630]

LOL! One of your best, V K :-)

-JT

[Jamestown1630]

And shoes dyed to match! I haven’t seen that since at least the ‘seventies ;-)

[V K Lee]

:-)

[MamaB]

I think I read that Melania's shoes and gloves matched. You, who are not on fb, do not know what you are missing. I belong to many conservative news sites. I am careful about the friends and groups who send friend requests, I accept or like, when someone posts a link to one I do not have. I go to every page to see the posting history. For some reason I have gotten a number of friend requests from other countries. I do not accept them. I get many military posts. I do not post a lot of personal info on the site. One thing I really like are family posts. For instance, my older brother had a THR today. His granddaughters posted after surgery info and pictures. I can see for myself how he is doing.

[Jamestown1630]

When I was young, it was routine to have shoes dyed to match dresses, for bridesmaids, proms, &c. You don’t see it that much anymore. And I don’t believe I’ve ever seen formal gloves dyed - which detail really impressed me, in Melania’s outfit. She’s the most elegant First Lady that we’ve had since at least Nancy Reagan, and before that, Mrs. Kennedy.

(I’m glad that you find social media useful. No, I do not ‘facebook’ or ‘tweet’ - I find that I don’t need the added noise in my life, which is already overfull.)

-JT