Now, at 54, President Trump’s wife is, in a word, stunning. That just doesn’t do it for Vogue magazine, which heavily preferred Jill Biden, the 73-year-old former substitute teacher and librarian (who, for the record, did study fashion merchandising for one year in college 55 years ago).

First ladies have long used their Inauguration Day outfits to make statements — whether about their own images, incoming presidents' priorities or the state of our nation as a whole.

The fallout from Michelle Obama's controversial decision not to attend Donald Trump's inauguration has left people dividied, with many bringing up the past to help make their points

Incoming First Lady Melania Trump seemingly opted not to greet outgoing Jill Biden with a parting gift on Inauguration Day. The Biden’s greeted incoming president Donald Trump and Melania on the staircase at the White House front door on Monday morning,

Melania Trump did not appear to give Jill Biden a gift as she greeted ... In 2017, Melania made headlines as she gave Michelle Obama a blue box from Tiffany & Co. while meeting the couple in ...

Melania Trump on Monday arrived at the White House with husband Donald Trump as outgoing President Joe Biden welcomed them along with his spouse Jill Biden.

Biden last wore the custom suit in 2023 to meet France’s first lady Brigitte Macron in Paris, worn with black Dior heels. The previous year, she wore the suit to meet Queen Letizia of Spain in Madrid, styling it with nude Valentino slingback pumps and a Cartier Panthère watch.

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It’s one of the most important jobs never applied for. Unelected, yet inextricable from politics; constantly visible on the world stage, but rarely the one behind the microphone — for all its glamour, the first lady of the United States is a role of unsolicited duty, often bringing with it intense public scrutiny, including over what they wear.

The inauguration is really about swearing in the next president, but first ladies throughout history have stolen the show with their inaugural gowns.

Outgoing President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump to the White House for tea before the inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20

Inauguration Jan. 20, President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House.