When Melania Trump—then Knauss—was asked in a 1999 ABC interview if she could picture herself as first lady, she answered yes, adding that she would be very traditional, like Jackie Kennedy. And indeed in matters of fashion, Trump has embraced a traditional, elegant, and timeless sense of style. Here’s a review of her style over her years as first lady.
Plaid
Plaid traces its history back to men’s shirts (think lumberjacks) and Scottish tartan. The first lady adds a feminine twist to the checked pattern, playing with different shapes and colors.
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