Melania Trump has been making waves with her style and fashion choices as First Lady, but while looking back at the recent state visit with the King and Queen of England, it’s believed she ignored some typical royal fashion rules.
The Slovenian native stunned people around the world when she attended and posed for photos during the official state banquet dinner for the visit with King Charles and Queen Camilla in the United States. For the historic event, she wore an elegant yet rather revealing strapless gown, one that a UK monarch would not typically wear in accordance with royal family fashion rules and traditions. Read more about it below.
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Melania Trump Wears A Strapless Pink Dior Gown To The US State Banquet Dinner
One of the more exciting political events from the last two months was the official state visit made by King Charles and Queen Camilla, where they came to the United States in April.
During their time in the country, they not only took quick stops in New York City and Virginia, but also spent a lot of time in and around the White House with President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania, and other members of the Trump administration. One of the most highly anticipated events of the visit was the large, formal dinner that took place in the White House, as the notable guests often make speeches and dress to the nines.
For the dinner with the monarchs, Melania stunned in a light pastel pink Dior gown that was strapless and made from a silky material. The floor-length gown was paired with long, white gloves, and the neckline, though not super exposing, showed off her slender shoulders as she wore her long, blonde hair behind her. It was an interesting juxtaposition to Queen Camilla's look, which consisted of a darker pink, long-sleeved gown with a more modest silhouette.
Social Media Reacts To Melania's Dress & Debate If It Was Too Revealing
According to royal commentators and experts, when dining with royals at a state dinner, there's a specific dress code attendees are expected to follow. In some cases, there are extra specific rules related to the royal family, including colors to wear or not wear for certain occasions, and more.
As reported by Elle, most state dinners and banquets involving members of the royal family typically require guests to stick to a "white tie decorations" dress code.
"For women, a full-length ball gown is required, preferably featuring a fitted bodice and full skirt," the publication wrote. "Traditionally, long gloves have been worn; however, this is not seen as essential at modern white-tie events."
Though the First Lady ticked off those boxes, many users online, from royal commentators to folks at home, debated over her Dior gown's strapless silhouette, with some finding it too "revealing." As reported by The Mirror, feedback ranged from the outfit and accessories being "widely inappropriate" or "stunning."
As online debates continue, the state visit was certainly memorable, and we'll be curious to see what kind of looks the First Lady will bring out the next time she reunites with the King and Queen.
