What Melania Trump, Jill Biden, and other notable guests wore to Donald Trump's inauguration

By: Talia Lakritz，Sarah Jackson，Aditi Bharade

21 January 2025 at 08:19

Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Melania Trump standing side-by-side and looking straight ahead. — Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Melania Trump at Monday's events.
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President Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on Monday.
Both Jill Biden and Melania Trump wore outfits by American designers.
Usha Vance, the second lady, wore a pink coat, while Ivanka Trump wore a green skirt suit.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance took the oath of office on Inauguration Day on Monday.

Political spouses, Trump family members, and other VIPs attended the festivities, which included the official swearing-in ceremony and black-tie events.

Here are the most notable inauguration outfits.

At the vice-presidential dinner on Saturday, Usha Vance, the second lady, wore a custom black velvet Oscar de la Renta gown.

JD Vane and Usha Vance walking together and holding hands. He's wearing a suit and black bow tie and she's wearing a black strapless gown. — JD Vance and Usha Vance.
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Ivanka Trump wore a custom Oscar de la Renta dress embroidered with crystals and pearls to an inaugural dinner on Sunday.

Ivanka Trump speaking with others, including Elon Musk, in a formal dining hall. She's wearing an embellished off-the-shoulder dress. — Ivanka Trump.
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On Inauguration Day, Melania Trump, the first lady, wore a navy coat and skirt by the American designer Adam Lippes with a wide-brimmed hat by Eric Javits.

Donald Trump and Melania Trump walking together outside. he's wearing a long black coat, and she's wearing a fitted navy coat and a navy wide-brimmed hat. — Donald Trump and Melania Trump.
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Jill Biden, the former first lady, wore a purple coat and dress designed by Ralph Lauren, a color often worn to symbolize bipartisan unity.

Jill Biden and Joe Biden walking together on a red carpet outside the White House. She's wearing a purple outfit with a matching coat, gloves, and shoes. He's wearing a navy suit and tie. — Jill Biden and Joe Biden.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris wore a black pantsuit with zipper detailing.

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Deb Fischer standing with their hands clasped, looking down. Harris is wearing a black pantsuit with a silver zipper. — Kamala Harris, center.
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Usha Vance wore a pink Oscar de la Renta coat and scarf with tan Manolo Blahnik boots.

Usha Vance holding onto JD Vance's arm as the walk together on the street. She's wearing a light-pink coat and scarf with tan gloves and boots. He's wearing a black coat and a red tie. — Usha Vance and JD Vance.
Matt Rourke/AP

Many of Trump's children and their families wore dark blues.

Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Elon Musk, Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. standing together, with Eric and Donald holding up their phones. — Lara Trump, Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Elon Musk, Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. after the inauguration.
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Ivanka Trump wore an asymmetrical forest-green Dior skirt suit to the inauguration with a matching beret and black stilettos.

Ivanka Trump walking with her family next to three big black cars. She's wearing a dark-green skirt suit and beret and black heels. — Ivanka Trump wore a deep-green Dior skirt suit with black stilettos.
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Tiffany Trump accessorized her blue velvet dress with Christian Louboutin boots.

Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos walking together outside. She's wearing a long blue velvet coat and black leather boots, and he's wearing a long navy coat and red tie. — Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos.
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Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump wore a gray turtleneck sweater dress and a necklace with a gold heart pendant.

Donald Trump Jr. and his daughter, Kai Trump, arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. — Donald Trump Jr. and his daughter Kai Trump.
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Former President George W. Bush wore a navy suit and blue tie. The former first lady Laura Bush wore a rust-colored dress with a pearl necklace and pearl earrings.

Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and Barack Obama standing with others. Laura Bush is wearing a rust-colored dress with a pearl necklace. — George W. Bush and Laura Bush.
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Former President Bill Clinton and the former secretary of state Hillary Clinton coordinated in deep-blue outfits. Hillary Clinton wore a Stella McCartney pantsuit and accessorized with a Peace on Earth brooch from the jewelry designer Ann Hand.