Melania Trump Dons Pinstripes in Gray Suit for New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell Event

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12 December 2024 at 11:43 am·2-min read

Melania Trump joined President-elect Donald Trump as the couple made an appearance at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday for his ringing of the opening bell. For the occasion, Melania Trump opted for business attire, donning a gray suit with an unbuttoned white shirt.

When she was the first lady, Trump wore suits to various public events, ranging from official foreign visits to state events and meetings. While she sometimes opted for classic colors like black, navy or white, Trump also wore suits in pastel hues or bold tones depending on the occasion.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: President-elect Donald Trump walks onto the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with his wife Melania, after being named TIME‚Äôs ‚ÄúPerson of the Year‚Äù for the second time on December 12, 2024 in New York City. Trump attended a reception and rang the opening bell on the trading floor. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — Melania Trump on Dec. 12 in New York City at a reception on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor.

Trump often accessorizes her suits with minimalistic pieces, including statement belts, stiletto heels and designer handbags. Her fashion choices are frequently seen as a way of nonverbally communicating with a national and international audience.

At the New York Stock Exchange, Melania stood beside her husband and his daughter, Ivanka Trump, from his marriage to Ivana Trump. Other supporters of the 78-year-old president-elect were also in attendance, including Vice President J.D. Vance and Cabinet nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Scott Bessent, Ben Carson, Kelly Loeffler, Pam Bondi, Elise Stefanik and Lee Zeldin.

During the event, Donald Trump celebrated being chosen Time’s 2024 Person of the Year. “Thank you very much. This is a tremendous honor. I brought some of our co-patriots along with us and they’ll do a beautiful job for you for the next four years,” he said.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: President-elect Donald Trump rings the opening bell on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 12, 2024 in New York City. Trump was invited to the Exchange after being named TIME’s “Person of the Year” for the second time. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — President-elect Donald Trump rings the opening bell on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 12 in New York City. Trump was invited to the Exchange after being named Time’s “Person of the Year” for the second time.

Trump had previously been named 2016 Person of the Year after his first presidential election victory.

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