Ivanka Trump and her daughter are still making headlines following their joint appearance at the White House state arrival ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan on September 24. This time, however, it was 15-year-old Arabella Kushner who stole the spotlight from her mother, with fans praising her chic and elegant outfit.
Arabella wore a classic cream-colored belted midi dress by Self-Portrait for the daytime event. The sophisticated design featured a tweed bodice with pearl buttons and flap pockets, paired with a slim white belt and a matching midi skirt. She completed the look with ankle-strap heels, while her brown hair was styled down with a center part. Soft pink lipstick and subtle eye makeup added a polished finishing touch.
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The mom of three, meanwhile, opted for a sky-blue dress paired with a matching cropped jacket featuring bell sleeves, designed by Beijing-based couturier Guo Pei. The ensemble featured intricate silver embroidery and was accessorized with white pointed-toe heels and pearl earrings.
After photos of the mother-daughter duo were shared on X, fans weighed in on their outfits, with many applauding Arabella’s sophisticated style.
“Better dressed than her mother,” one person commented. Another wrote, “This is what good upbringing looks like.” Others praised the teenager, with comments including, “What a lovely young lady!” and “Arabella, that dress fits you perfectly.”
“Arabella will be an even greater beauty than Ivanka,” one fan predicted, while another remarked, “Wow, she has grown up into a beauty like the other Trump females.” Someone else wrote, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree — what a beautiful young lady.”
One commenter even used Arabella’s look as an example of age-appropriate fashion, writing, “Beyoncé and Kim K, take notes, lots and lots of notes, about how young teens should dress.” Both Beyoncé and Kim have faced backlash over how their teen daughters dress.
While Arabella received plenty of praise for her elegant daytime ensemble, her outfit for the state dinner sparked a very different reaction, drawing criticism from some onlookers.
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For the evening, Arabella wore a black gown featuring a plunging V-neckline and thin straps, along with a low-cut back. She wore her brown hair pulled into an elegant bun with face-framing pieces, allowing the back of the dress to remain visible.
The teenager, daughter of Jared Kushner, completed the look with smoky eye makeup, a glossy lip and diamond jewelry, creating a more mature evening aesthetic.
While some people praised the mother-daughter duo, others questioned whether Arabella's dress was appropriate for a 15-year-old and for such a formal White House occasion.
"Why is a 15 year old girl wearing a gown that shows her cleavage and is backless?" one person commented under Daily Mail's coverage of the story.
"Why is her 15 year old dressed like that?" another asked.
"She is a 15 year old child dressed showing cleavage and backless. She is a CHILD," another critic wrote.
