22 of Ivanka Trump's best and worst looks since her father became president
Ivanka Trump's street style is consistently fashionable, but her looks for political events can be hit or miss.
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- Ivanka Trump has returned to the public eye since Donald Trump was reelected.
- Ivanka's best style moments often come through her streetwear looks.
- Her outfits for political events can be hit or miss.
Although she is now most associated with her father's administration, Ivanka Trump was previously known for her eponymous fashion brand.
Ivanka shuttered the brand in 2018 after joining her father's administration when he took office in 2017, but she has continued to play with fashion on her own — wearing everything from pantsuits to mini-dresses over the last eight years.
Take a look at some of Ivanka's best and worst looks since Trump first became president.
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Ivanka arrived at Trump's 2017 inauguration in a white pantsuit from Oscar de la Renta. The suit consisted of slim-fitting pants and a fitted, asymmetrical jacket, which she accessorized with an American flag pin.
The look was stylish, though Ivanka's choice to wear a suit was a bit surprising.
Hilary Clinton, Trump's opponent in the 2016 presidential race, is well-known for wearing pantsuits. Clinton's suit for the inauguration was also white, making it difficult not to compare Ivanka and Clinton's looks.
Ivanka and her sister, Tiffany Trump, also had a matching moment at the 2017 inauguration.
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Ivanka changed into a ball gown by Carolina Herrera for the 2017 inaugural balls.
The champagne-toned gown featured a v-neckline, and the bodice, top of the skirt, and semi-sheer sleeves were all covered in sparkly embellishments.
Celebratory and elegant, the dress was a good fit for the occasion.
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Ivanka attended the joint session of Congress in a form-fitting berry pink Roland Mouret dress. The dress hit her at the knee and featured a diagonal peplum across the waist.
The dress also had an asymmetrical neckline with a black spaghetti strap on one shoulder. The strap looked more like a bra peeking out from the garment than a part of the dress, making the whole look feel too casual for the event.
Ivanka's close-toed heels also looked clunky with the slim-fitted dress.
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Ivanka's pink dress for the 2017 G20 summit cinched at her waist, and the skirt flared to her knees.
The long sleeves were form-fitting until they hit her elbow, where they flared out. A bow also sat on each sleeve.
The combination of the flared fabric and bows made the sleeves look too heavy, detracting from the chic aspects of the rest of the dress.
The look would have been stronger with more streamlined sleeves.
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Ivanka attended the 2018 Curling Men's Gold Medal Game in South Korea in a red and navy Aquazzura dress.
The sweater dress had long sleeves and a high neckline, and the stripes appeared to wrap around her figure diagonally. She paired the dress with knee-high, laced boots.
Although the dress was on theme for the event, the stripes were a bit overwhelming to the eye. The look would have been stronger if the stripes didn't crisscross.
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When she watched the bobsleigh competition, Ivanka fit right in with Team USA. She paired red pants with a white, red, and blue sweater and accessorized the look with a coordinating coat and a Team USA hat.
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Ivanka wore a flared jumpsuit to the Generation Next Summit in March 2018.
It had a v-neckline and belted at the waist, creating a summery look. However, Ivanka wore a black turtleneck under it, which had a different tone and looked out of place with the jumpsuit.
She could have paired the jumpsuit with a blazer or cropped jacket instead.
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Ivanka wore an elegant Oscar de la Renta dress to the White House in April 2018 to welcome French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron.
The midi-length dress had quarter-length sleeves and hugged Ivanka's figure. Its asymmetrical neckline was adorned with white fabric that formed a knot on one side.
The dress was simple and chic.
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Alexis Nalani designed the midi-length dress, which was white and covered in a layer of black lace.
The bodice had a high neckline, and the sleeves and skirt were made of tiers of ruffles. The lace and ruffles were too much together, and Ivanka's embellished shoes didn't help tone the look down.
The silhouette and fabric could have been pretty on different dresses, but together, they were distracting.
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Walking across the White House lawn, Ivanka wore a red, fitted blazer with coordinating, cropped pants. She wore red pumps with the bright look.
Bold and well-tailored, the suit was a win for Ivanka.
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Ivanka wore a white top and matching skirt made of textured fabric for a White House briefing in October 2018. The top featured a subtle peplum and coordinating flared sleeves.
Ivanka added a wide, taupe belt to her waist, which matched her pointed-toe shoes.
The belt was a misstep for the look, as it looked outdated with the more traditional silhouette. She could have skipped the belt or opted for a thinner version.
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Visiting Google's offices in October 2019, Ivanka wore ankle-length green trousers with a coordinating blazer.
She wore a black top underneath the jacket, which matched her pointed-toe black shoes. The look was stylish and professional.
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Joining her father for the January 2020 "White House Summit on Human Trafficking," Ivanka wore a white wrap dress made of a thick fabric.
The bottom of her sleeves flared, as did the skirt, and the dress cinched at the waist with a thick bow. The choice of fabric and wrap style made the dress look more like a bathrobe than a dress.
A sleeker silhouette or fabric would have made the dress more stylish.
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When her father was on the campaign trail, Lela Rose designed the sundress Ivanka wore in North Carolina in August 2020.
The midi dress had a high neckline and a form-fitting bodice covered in blue floral embroidery that spilled onto the flared skirt.
She accessorized the look with white open-toed heels and an off-white purse, completing the summery and feminine ensemble.
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Ivanka was photographed at the White House with her husband in a turtleneck, brown boots, and a tan, double-breasted coat. She completed the look with sunglasses.
The relaxed outfit was a nice change of pace for Ivanka, and it complemented the fall weather perfectly.
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After laying low since her father left office in 2021, Ivanka appeared in an off-white, sparkly set from Lapointe at Kim Kardashian's birthday party in October 2023.
The long-sleeve, cropped top was slightly loose, while the high-waisted skirt was form-fitting until a thigh-high slit cup up her leg.
Nude open-toed Christian Louboutin heels with curved detailing completed the festive look.
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Ivanka attended the grand opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas in a Monique Lhuillier gown.
The strapless dress's bodice was black, while the form-fitting skirt was covered in reflective silver fabric.
It was pretty, but the dress would have been stronger if it was completely sparkly, especially for an event in Las Vegas.
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Self-Portrait designed the tennis-inspired yellow dress Ivanka wore to the Miami Open in March 2024.
The dress featured ribbed fabric, ruffled long sleeves, a flared collar, and buttons down the front. If that wasn't enough, the two sets of pockets on her waist and chest were distracting from the figure-hugging silhouette, particularly when combined with everything else the dress had going on.
Without the pockets, the dress would have been a great choice for the event.
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The garment's square neckline gave way to an exposed corset adorned with subtle, sparkly embroidery.
A swath of fabric cut across the short skirt, adding dimension to the look. She paired the dress with open-toed heels and a clutch, completing the sexy look.
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Ivanka stepped away from her more daring looks when it came time for her father to return to the White House.
Ahead of the 2025 inauguration, Ivanka wore an Oscar de la Renta coat with a matching dress. The bottom half of the camel-colored coat was embellished with three-dimensional floral appliques, which added a stylish touch to the monochromatic look.
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Ivanka arrived at the 2025 inauguration in a complete hunter-green outfit, a refreshing color for the ceremony that usually sees people wearing shades of red, white, or blue.
Dior designed her asymmetrical blazer, pencil skirt, and coordinating beret. She wore a thin belt around her waist, which matched her black tights and pointed-toe heels.
The ensemble put a high-fashion twist on familiar skirt sets that are common for the DC set.
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Ivanka attended the 2025 inaugural balls in a custom Givenchy gown, a recreation of the dress Hubert de Givenchy designed for Audrey Hepburn to wear in "Sabrina," a rom-com released in 1954.
The strapless dress, cinched at the waist, had a slim-fitted skirt that hit Ivanka above her ankles. A detached train flowed out behind her, forming a train. Black floral embellishments sat on the bodice, skirt, and train, and Ivanka nodded to them with matching black gloves and shoes.
She also wore over $1.1 million in diamond jewelry throughout the inauguration.
Nodding to a Hollywood icon at the inaugural balls didn't make sense from a historical fashion perspective. Plus, Ivanka's choice to wear black gloves instead of white, as Hepburn did, lessened the effect of the recreation as well. She should have saved the look for another occasion.