After shying away from the public, Melania Trump re-emgered for President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address [1]. She wore a white Dior suit paired with a Dolce & Gabbana top and stood tall in a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps [2]. On the surface, Melania's choice of attire isn't surprising because she loves tailored pieces [3] and has worn designer suit sets [4] before.
But if you dig a little deeper, the cream-colored pantsuit almost resembles the white shade suffragettes adopted in the 1900s [5]. (Hillary Clinton famously wore white to make her speech [6] at the Democratic National Convention in 2016.) In addition, many Democratic women wore black [7] to the SOTU address to raise awareness about sexual assault and harassment, which the president has been accused of in the past [8]. Was Melania secretly trying to make a political statement, too? We'll leave that up to you to infer. Read on to see her pantsuit, then shop similar pieces ahead.
Halston Suiting Jacket
Halston Slim Crepe Suiting Jacket [10] ($190, originally $475)
The Row Blazer
The Row Jaymin Single-Breasted Stretch-Crepe Blazer [11] ($2,190)
White House Black MarketJacket
White House Black Market Plus Notched-Collar Suiting Jacket [12] ($150)
Akris Punto Blazer
Akris Punto Mesh-Inset Fitted Blazer [13] ($624, originally $1,390)
Missguided Blazer
Missguided Cream Longline Double Breasted Blazer [14] ($28, originally $68)
Calvin Klein Blazer
Calvin Klein Bell Sleeve Single Button Blazer [15] ($69, originally $129)
Halston Slim Tapered Pant
Halston Slim Tapered Pant with Satin Inserts [16] ($295)
Alexander McQueen Trouser
Alexander McQueen Cropped Tailored Trousers [17] ($945)
boohoo Trousers
boohoo Lily Tailored Tuxedo Waistband Trousers [18] ($26, originally $35)
Stella McCartney Trouser
Stella McCartney Mid-rise wool cropped tuxedo trousers [19] ($327, originally $546)
Alfani Capri Pants
Alfani Pull-On Capri Pants, Created for Macy's [20] ($40)
Fendi Trousers
Fendi Tailored Cropped Trousers [21] ($1,100)
A.N.A Stretch Twill Ankle
A.N.A Stretch Twill Ankle [22] ($44)
MSGM Trouser
MSGM Cropped Straight Leg Trousers [23] ($221, originally $315)