“She is beautiful and sophisticated,” one commenter wrote. Another added, “Elegance is back in the White House.”
Her plaid heels, in particular, drew enthusiastic approval from fashion fans who praised her ability to make a statement without saying a word.
A New Hair Color That Experts Loved
Melania’s refreshed hair color also captured attention. Stylists applauded the transformation, noting how the lighter tones brightened her overall look.
Suzie McGill of Rainbow Room International described the shade as a modern, polished shift that added warmth without overpowering her style. Kirsty Judge of the Rush Artistic Team called it a “cinnamon blonde” blend—soft beige tones layered over a warm base and highlighted with vanilla notes for extra brightness.
Past Controversies Resurface
Even amid holiday cheer, old debates resurfaced. The ceremony reminded some of the privately recorded conversations released in 2020 that captured Trump venting her exhaustion and frustration during her husband’s first term—comments that sparked widespread discussion at the time.
The recordings were made by her then-friend and adviser Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, whose relationship with Trump later collapsed. Wolkoff went on to publish a memoir detailing their friendship and behind-the-scenes moments during the administration.
Former White House officials sharply criticized the release of those recordings, calling them a breach of trust and professionalism. Wolkoff’s book also revisited questions surrounding the 2017 inauguration’s event-planning costs—controversies she has continued to dispute publicly.
A Holiday Tradition with Modern Buzz
Despite the revived headlines, Melania Trump’s appearance marked the official start of the White House holiday season—one filled with nostalgia, ceremony, and a surge of online conversation that proves the First Lady remains a major cultural figure.
