9 Affordable Pieces Even Melania Trump Can't Resist Wearing
Melania Trump's wardrobe as First Lady is definitely luxe. You'll find designer brands such as Dior, Valentino, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, and even Kardashian favorite Balmain. She gardened in a $1,380 shirt and didn't think twice about dropping $51,000 on a coat. That's how Melania maintains her feminine, tailored style — it's her signature aesthetic, and she sticks to it!
Though she often wears the most lavish clothing, we've noticed there are some pieces in her closet that are more affordable. You'll have to look hard, but on a few occasions, Melania proved even she can't escape a good fashion deal — particularly when it comes to her sneakers. See what items in her wardrobe are actually inexpensive to buy, because if you're inspired by her style, this is how to go about getting it.
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Melania's Timberland Boots
Melania wore an army-green jacket with her white t-shirt and jeans on Oct. 2017 while accompanying President Donald Trump to visit those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. She wore a practical pair of tan Timberland boots.
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Timberland Waterproof Boot
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Timberland Leather Boots
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Melania's J.Crew Gingham Button-Down
After a weekend at Camp David in Sept. 2017, the Trump family returned to the White House in more casual outfits. Melania opted for all pink with her J.Crew button-down and cropped skinnies.
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J.Crew Gingham Shirt
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J.Crew Gingham Boy Shirt
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Melania's "Flotus" Hat
On Aug. 2017, Melania Trump visited the victims of Hurricane Harvey wearing a white button-down and black pants. She accessorized with a "Flotus" snapback.
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Melania's Green Converse Sneakers
After much scrutiny on her shoe choice, Melania wore a pair of hunter-green Converse shoes while visiting neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Harvey in Sept. 2017. She switched her Flotus snapback out for a green baseball cap that read "Texas" and kept her outfit low key with a denim shirt and jeans.
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Converse Ox Low Top Sneaker
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Melania's Blue Converse Sneakers
Leave it to Melania to wear a $1,380 Balmain shirt with black pants while gardening with children at the White House on Sept. 2017. She kept at least one part of her outfit affordable though — a pair of blue Converse sneakers.
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Melania's White Converse Sneakers
Melania has Converse sneakers in every color it seems, so no surprise she wore a pair of white ones while returning from Florida on Sept. 2017.
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Converse Low Top Sneaker
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Melania's Stan Smith Sneakers
Aside from her Converse, Melania also owns a classic pair of Stan Smith kicks. She wore the shoes on Aug. 2017 after returning home from visiting the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
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Adidas Stan Smith Classic Sneaker
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Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers
Adidas Stan Smith Leather Sneakers ($80)
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Melania's J. Brand Jeans
While returning home from Camp David on Oct. 2017, Melania wore a white shirt tucked into her green J. Brand skinny jeans. The pants, unlike her Céline bag, ring in at a more affordable price.
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J Brand Jeans
J Brand Maria High-Rise Skinny Sateen Jeans ($188)
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Melania's "Texas" Hat
Baseball caps are Melania's choice for hats, and she debuted this "Texas" embroidered logo piece on Oct. 2017.
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