Trump inauguration fashion: Melania Trump’s wide-brim hat, Hillary Clinton’s Democratic blue and more looks from the ceremony

Neia Balao
·Reporter
·3-min read
(L-R) President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden on the steps of the U.S. Capitol after the swearing-in on Monday. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP)

Fashion was front and center at Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration.

With first lady Melania Trump, former first lady Jill Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris in attendance, Monday’s festivities featured a slew of well-dressed figures ready to make a statement. From a wide-brimmed hat and blush pink getup to Democratic blue and bipartisan purple, here are the most memorable looks from Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.

Melania Trump wears a severe, tailored navy-blue suit, her face half-obscured by a matching hat with a white band.
First lady Melania Trump at the U.S. Capitol. (Chip Somodevilla/AFP via Getty Images)

For her husband’s second inauguration, Melania Trump departed from her usual European designers and instead donned an ensemble by the American designers Adam Lippes and Eric Javits. In an outfit curated by her stylist, Hervé Pierre, she stepped out in a long navy coat by Lippes and a coordinating wide-brim hat by Javits.

Barron Trump, his hand over his heart, towers over his mother, first lady Melania Trump.
Barron Trump listens to Christopher Macchio sing the national anthem at the swearing-in ceremony. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson-Pool/Getty Images)

Like the first lady, Barron Trump, 18, wore a navy ensemble to his father's second inauguration. His suit lapel was adorned with a pin of the American flag.

Usha Vance, Douglas Emhoff, Kamala Harris and JD Vance pose for the cameras, Usha and Harris smiling.
(L-R) Second lady Usha Vance, Douglas Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President-elect JD Vance at the front entrance of the White House before the inauguration ceremony. (Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images)

Vice President Kamala Harris kept things simple, in a black monochromatic look, when she greeted Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha, on their arrival at the White House before the swearing-in. Harris opted for a long double-breasted coat, tailored pants and pumps. She finished off the look with a striped black-and-white scarf and black leather gloves.

First lady Jill Biden, her hair windswept and looking cold, waits with President Biden.
First lady Jill Biden and President Biden wait at the White House for the arrival of the Trumps for a ceremonial tea before the swearing-in. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

In a show of bipartisan unity, former first lady Jill Biden wore an all-purple getup by Ralph Lauren. The monochromatic moment was punctuated by a double-breasted coat that was cinched at the waist as well as coordinating gloves and heels.

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive for the inauguration.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, right, and former President Bill Clinton arrive in the U.S. Capitol before the inauguration. (Melina Mara — Pool/Getty Images)

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton donned Democratic blue at the inauguration ceremony. Clinton attended the event in a navy ensemble by Stella McCartney, which consisted of a tailored coat and trousers. She accessorized with a blue-and-gold pin.

Ivanka Trump wears forest green, her daughter wears a beige cape and pants and her two sons wear navy suits.
President Trump's daughter Ivanka, her daughter and her two sons arrive for a church service in Washington, D.C., on Monday. (Matt Rourke/AP)

Ivanka Trump, who was dressed in a series of Oscar de la Renta ensembles for the inauguration weekend, made a statement in forest green on Monday. The first daughter's look featured a draped, wrapped coat and pencil skirt, which she paired with a matching hat. For pops of contrast, Trump opted for black accessories — a belt, leather gloves and pumps — and a Lady Dior bag.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Usha Vance and Vice President-elect, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) arrive for service at St. John's Church as part of Inauguration ceremonies on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Second Lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Second Lady Usha Vance attended Monday’s inauguration in a custom cashmere coat and dress by Oscar de la Renta. Vance’s blush pink look was punctuated by her accessories — ivory flower-shaped earrings, suede boots and pink gloves.