Melania Trump's Style Secrets, Decoded With 5 Simple Rules

First lady fashion changes with each administration, but if Melania Trump's wardrobe is one thing,
it's consistent.
That's not to say her style hasn't evolved.
Before Donald Trump took office, his better half was more at liberty to wear. Now that
Melania is a public figure, meeting world leaders as she has done in apparent high fashion
on her latest international tour. The FLOTUS has adopted more conservative adjustments
to her wardrobe. Still, the fashion formula we saw pre-election is still the same. minimalism
+ (luxury x 2) = Melania Trump's uniform.
"I think she's one of those women who finds a style that works for them and sticks with
that. She knows the silhouettes that work for her and the colors she likes," said Phillip
Bloch, former creative style director for the Miss Universe pageant. "She luxuriates
in minimalism."
What exactly works for the FLOTUS, who, like her predecessors before her, do not receive
fashion freebies? We asked Phillip to dissect the anatomy of Melania Trump's first lady
fashion.
1. BLACK & WHITE. First Lady Melania Trump has a penchant for
neutral colors, especially black and white. "It's a nice palette for a first lady," said
fashion consultant Phillip Bloch. Of course, everything she wears comes with a hefty price
tag, like this Dolce & Gabbana lace suit she wore to meet the pope. The FLOTUS added a
veil to the all-black ensemble, as is customary when meeting the pontiff.
The first lady is always "very chic, classic and elegant," said the stylist. White, as
seen here on a visit to Israel, is crisp and sophisticated on the former model.
"The colors don't change: It's black and white that's the only thing that's going to get a little
boring, but at least it's not the bad blue and red that everyone wears," noted the stylist.
2. PUNCH UP THE ACCESSORIES. "A khaki shirt dress and zebra-like shoe that's
her way of spicing it up," Phillip said of the outfit Melania wore to Riyadh.
Melania loves a good statement belt as well. "It's classic-but-modern first lady style.
It's 2017," said Phillip.
Even if the belt blends in with the rest of her ensemble, she'll sometimes funk it up
with printed or patterned shoes.
3. PANTSUITS ARE FOR POLITICIANS.
"She likes luxurious fabric," noted the pro. "She wears fashion power suits they're not
cheap. There's a slight masculine tailoring to a lot of things."
Even when it's skirt suit, there's a fashion edge to it, as seen here with the Maison Ullens
Custom Leather Jacket & Skirt she wore to Brussels.
Every now and then, the design details, seen here in the piping and trim around the pockets
and jacket edges, will show her attention to quality and fabrication.
4. WHEN IN DOUBT, WEAR A COAT DRESS.
Oftentimes, especially when she's traveling, you'll see the FLOTUS wearing coat dresses
as her main piece.
"You know what I'd love to see: her just lounging," noted Phillip. "You rarely see her wearing
casual [clothes]. I'd love to see her in a sweater. I can't think of her in a sweater
or cardigan or a knit."
5. COLOR OVER PRINTS.
For formal events, like when the Trumps visited Saudi Arabia, we may see a pop of color from
the first lady. However, we're unlikely to see prints.
One more thing to note about Melania Trump's style: You'll never see the first lady carrying
a handbag.

Melania Trump's Style Secrets, Decoded With 5 Simple Rules

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