First lady Melania Trump’s unusual choice of inauguration hat was either an ode to homespun American conservatism or a harbinger of her husband Donald Trump’s imperial ambitions, depending on who you ask.

With her eyes almost entirely obscured by the rim of her wool boater-style hat, Melania Trump stood next to president-elect Donald Trump on stage at the inauguration ceremony as he pledged the oath of allegiance.

Nearly every member of President Donald Trump’s family circle was in attendance for the ceremonies and events around his inauguration as 47th president of the United States, and that includes his in-laws.

The famously stylish and sociable hostess Dolley Madison was the first First Lady to host an official inauguration ball, in 1809. In her richly embroidered cream dress, with a substantial bustle, she set the tone for generations to come by pulling out all the stops when choosing her inaugural gown.

As the world watches for the transition of power on Inauguration Day, the fashion industry eyes the ensembles of the first ladies.

The former model attended her husband’s second inauguration wearing a deep navy ensemble designed by Adam Lippes and hat by Eric Javits.

While many expected First Lady Melania Trump to rely on her stylist Herve Pierre to help select her 2025 Inaugural Night gown, they might be surprised to learn he designed it.

While Monday marks the transition of power as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president, many people are going to be eyeing Melania Trump's outfit.

Melania Trump leaned into a patriotic color palette for husband Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday. The former model wore a custom double-breasted navy coat by Adam Lippes and a matching boater hat by Eric Javits, both American designers, for the occasion.