Melania Trump's looks almost always spark conversation, at the very least. Whether it's the price tag that's stirring the pot, inciting controversy on Twitter, or the bright colors she pulls off, her 2017 outfits have definitely not been boring. Twenty nine of them are worth mentioning, in our opinion. Some were highly sophisticated or ultraluxurious, and others were surprisingly affordable. No matter how you look at the dresses and suits ahead, you can't deny that Melania's up on her fashion game, and we predict she'll stay in her zone for 2018.
Melania has shown off quite a few tailored suits during her time in the White House. She made a Ralph Lauren Collection pinstripe set just a touch more casual by leaving her tie undone to welcome Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie, to Washington.
Melania wore this green shirt dress from Ceffin, a label founded by the British prime minister's wife Samantha Cameron, but her accessories (including that wide crocodile belt!) were key. Her Christian Louboutin rainbow stilettos stood out a mile when she boarded a plane to visit Lily's Place in West Virginia.
Melania wore this $1,500 Balmain flannel for a trip to the White House garden, completing the outfit with Converse.
Melania's voluminous, hot pink Delpozo dress definitely spiked controversy. While we're fans of taking a style risk in a bright design, some people felt the avant-garde look distracted from her speech on bullying at the UN.
Melania's $7,995 silver capelet gown sparkled at the front of the room while Donald Trump gave a speech in the State Dining Room during a reception.
Melania wore a Calvin Klein contrast-pocket shirt from Raf Simmons's first collection for the brand. She styled the top with an Hermès Birkin bag and beige flats upon arrival at the White House.
Melania's Delpozo sundress had her looking like a daffodil when she returned to the White House from vacation.
Melania's bright pink Monique Lhuillier design, which featured an eyelet overlay, was complete with matching Christian Louboutin pumps when the Trumps left the White House to participate in a rally.
Melania made a floral, Resort 2017 Valentino fit-and-flare even brighter with the addition of blue suede pumps on Bastille Day in Paris.
Melania's stylist, Hervé Pierre, customized this dress for her to wear for dinner at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It paid homage to both the American and French flags, and the gathering at the center was made to resemble wheat, which spoke to the Summer season.
Melania arrived in Paris wearing this Dior skirt suit. Hervé Pierre explained that it was chosen to celebrate Dior's 70th anniversary. The look was complete with matching pumps.
Melania wore this elegant combination of a look while attending the G20 Summit in Germany. Her Bottega Veneta cashmere coat and belted Jil Sander graphic dress was played up by Manolo Blahnik heels.
Melania and the president attended a concert during the G20 Summit in Germany, and Melania channeled a flapper in this white, fringed design from Michael Kors Collection. Her sky-high Christian Louboutin pumps were the finishing touch.
Melania's splashy, graphic-print Delpozo midi was played up by a pair of purple suede Manolo Blahnik heels during her trip to Poland and Germany.
Melania's floral marigold maxi spoke to the Summer season. The Emilio Pucci design featured a contrast belt at the waist. She wore the look to welcome the Indian prime minister to the White House.
Melania belted a rainbow checked Mary Katrantzou dress when she joined Donald Trump for the Congressional picnic outside the White House.
Melania's Michael Kors Collection sheaths became her Summer uniform in 2017. This particular sky-blue number was complete with two rows of diagonal buttons, and Melania finished the look with floral Christian Louboutin heels when she welcomed Panama's president and his wife to the White House.
Many people were watching and waiting for Melania's official arrival to the White House in the Summer. For the occasion, Melania kept things sophisticated, opting for a neutral color palette. The FLOTUS wore Bally pants, a Dolce & Gabbana top, her Hermès Birkin bag, and Manolo Blahnik printed pumps. The look reminded us of something Jackie Kennedy might have worn.
Melania's champagne silk gown was knotted at the center, which gave her look a modern update for a reception at Ford's Theatre. She finished the outfit with matching Manolo Blahnik heels.
Melania wore a glittering high-neck Dolce & Gabbana midi with gemstone-embellished pumps from the Italian fashion house during the G7 Summit in Sicily.
Melania wore a $51,000 Dolce & Gabbana coat during the G7 Summit in Sicily. This look was one of her most expensive to date, and sparked controversy based on the price tag alone. The piece was, don't get us wrong, beautiful, but perhaps not remembered in the most positive way.
For a visit to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis, Melania completed her black lace Dolce & Gabbana suit set with a delicate head scarf.
Melania completed her black Stella McCartney jumpsuit with a flashy wide YSL belt. She chose not to wear the traditional head gear and nixed a scarf during her visit to Saudi Arabia.
Melania's stylist created this sugar-pink midi dress for her, cut right above the ankle so she could show off her powder pink flats during the White House Easter Egg Roll.
Melania wore this $5,490 Valentino dress to welcome the Chinese president and his wife to the White House. The midi's red shade was meant to represent luck as it does in Chinese culture. She completed her outfit with contrast Christian Louboutin heels.
The FLOTUS wore this red Givenchy cape dress with a pair of simple Christian Louboutin flats on a trip to the Trump Mar-a-Lago Resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The look was decidedly casual and gave off obvious vacation vibes immediately following the inauguration.
Melania's custom Hervé Pierre inaugural gown was considered a collaboration. The design is now on display in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Melania kicked off the inauguration in Ralph Lauren's blue cashmere coat, and sources confirmed the brand immediately received backlash for dressing the new FLOTUS. Nevertheless, many felt her look was sophisticated and conjured images of Jackie Kennedy's style.
The night before the inauguration, Melania attended a dinner at Union Station in Washington DC wearing this flashy, gold, floor-length gown from Reem Acra.