Melania Trump’s inauguration day outfit has a familiar look to it.
Many online have called out the soon-to-be first lady, who wore a navy coat and a flat-brimmed navy hat with an ivory stripe—as appearing like Michael Jackson in his “smooth criminal” era.
“Is it just me,” one X user wrote, “or is Melania trying to imply that Trump is a ‘smooth criminal’ with this outfit choice?”
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Another added: “She looks Smooth Criminal era Michael Jackson at a funeral.”
Not all of the remarks were of a mocking nature, however.
“Melania is dressed like Michale Jackson and she is killing it!” said another. “Smooth criminal but more classy.”
Women’s Wear Daily wrote that Melania’s outfit is an “all-American ensemble” by Adam Lippes—a change of pace for the native Slovenian, who typically opts for European designers. She wore a Christian Dior piece on election night.
Donald Trump, 78, made a surprising fashion decision of his own, opting to wear a purple tie instead of his typical red and occasional blue.
At her husband’s last inauguration, in 2017, Melania opted for a powder blue Ralph Lauren dress and coat that many likened to Jacqueline Kennedy.
The 54-year-old has largely “opted for neutrals” since Election Day this time around, the New York Post reported.
