Melania Trump Criticized for Disregarding Dress Code as Trump Admires Movie Star Wife

First Lady Melania Trump appeared to have chosen her outfit based on personal preference rather than the event when President Donald Trump and she participated in the Governors Dinner at the White House during the weekend.

FoxNews captured footage of Mr. and Mrs.Trumparriving at the black-tie event, only one of them was dressed appropriately, and it wasn't Melania, 55. While the former Slovenian model appeared fashionable in her outfit, it didn't match the evening's dress code as those present were wearing formal gowns and suits.

Even her husband, Trump, the commander-in-chief, 79, who frequentlytries to conceal his "weaknesses""was wearing a stylish black tuxedo, similar to the other men at the gathering.

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In contrast to the other women at the event who wore elegant evening dresses, Melania arrived at the gathering wearing shiny high-waist metallic silver pants paired with a long-sleeve black bowtie top. The way her blouse was tucked into her pants highlighted her slim figure.

Melania's long, dark brown hair was arranged in her trademark bouncy, loose wave, and she appeared with a full-face makeup look. Fox News posted a video of the Trumps entering the dinner on the media company's official X account, formerly called Twitter, which generated significant conversation about Melania's appearance.

Is she dressed in pants without a belt for a formal dinner?" one person asked on X, while another commented, "What is Melania wearing, and what is the dress code for this event? If it's black tie, why aren't all the men in tuxedos, and what is that short woman wearing? What an ugly sight.

Another added, "It seems she's heading for a picnic. How embarrassing," while a fourth remarked, "I wonder how much those aluminum foil pants cost."

One also quipped, "Aluminum foil pants? A fitting choice for roasting the non-flotus," while another person remarked, "He's in a tuxedo and she's in pants. He probably didn't pay her enough to get into a dress."

Among the commenters who criticized Melania's attire for the Governors Dinner at the White House, there were a few who acknowledged they thought her look was appropriate.

Class and elegance are back in the White House, with Trump and Melania looking stylish for the Governors Dinner!" an X user commented. One person stated, "Class, elegance, and no apologies. That's how you host the Governors Dinner." Another noted: "First Lady Melania Trump appears very elegant.

During the dinner, Trump spoke to his wife Melania, stating, "I told my ... now I can say 'my movie star wife.' I have to deal with another title now" before he extended his arms.

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