Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 28, 2025 · Entertainment

From Luxury to Budget: Inside Melania Trump's Fashion Choices

Long before she became the First Lady, Melania Trump was known around New York for her timeless style - and it's only evolved since she's stepped into the White House

EXCLUSIVE: Melania Trump's Fashion Frenzy Revealed!

Before she became the First Lady, Melania Trump was a style icon in her own right, and her fashion sense has only gotten more glamorous over the years! In this exclusive exposé, we're taking a deep dive into her most expensive to least expensive fashion faves – and trust us, you won't be disappointed!

Melania's Most Expensive Fashion Must-Have?

When she first married Donald Trump, she seemed to have a penchant for silky, colorful dresses as she attended some of Manhattan's most exclusive events, like the short, slinky, bright pink dress she Breast Cancer Research Foundation's hot pink party in 2005

The Hermès Matte Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25 Black Bag is reportedly worth a whopping $50,000! Yes, you read that right – this coveted handbag is one of the most expensive pieces in Melania's closet. According to Fashionphile, a high-end consignment boutique, bags made with crocodile skin typically go for more than three times the traditional leather ones on the market!

But wait, there's more! This stunning bag has been spotted multiple times over the years, including during her departure from the White House in January 2021. She paired it with a black skirt, tweed jacket, and black gloves – talk about making an entrance!

Floral Fashion Frenzy

But now, times have changed, and Melania seems to be all business, donning elegant dresses and pantsuits, as well as expensive yet elevated accessories

In 2017, Melania made headlines when she donned a dramatic floral Dolce & Gabbana coat worth $51,500! That's right, this stunning piece of art was worth more than the monthly salary of many Americans. According to Business Insider, just purchasing the jacket required a deposit of $25,750.

She wore it during her visit to Sicily, Italy, where she sightseeing around the city with other spouses of world leaders. The colorful coat featured bold red, purple, green, white, and blue florals – what a statement piece!

The Least Expensive (But Still Fabulous!)

One of, if not the most, expensive pieces in Melania's closet appears to be the Hermès Matte Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25 in Black

In 2018, Melania sparked controversy when she wore a Zara jacket that read "I really don't care, do u?" on its back while visiting children separated from their families at the Mexico border. The $39.99 military-green army-style jacket was spray-painted with white lettering.

But let's not forget her Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers! These affordable kicks typically range from $50 to $100 and come in a variety of colors – white, gray, and black. She's been spotted wearing them multiple times, including during her visit to Texas after the flash floods.

And Who Could Forget Her FLOTUS Hat?

It seems to be a staple in Melania's closet, too, as she has been seen wearing it multiple times over the past few years

In 2017, Melania wore a simple yet stylish black baseball cap that read "FLOTUS" on it (short for First Lady of the United States). This $20 hat was worn while stepping off Air Force One with her husband – what a chic and casual look!

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She also wore the bag in 2019, when she and her husband joined then-prime minister Theresa May and her husband Philip for a meeting in London

In 2017, Melania pulled out all the stops as she donned a dramatic coat by Dolce & Gabbana that was covered in silk, 3D floral appliques

She wore the colorful jacket while visiting Sicily, Italy, during the 2017 G7 Summit, which convenes leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States

During her husband Donald Trump's official visit to Britain in 2018, Melania donned a Grecian-style, lemon yellow $6,990 gown by designer J.Mendel to a state dinner at Blenheim Palace

It appeared to be made of chiffon, and Melania matched the look with a pair of yellow Manolo Blahnik heels

In 2018, Melania made headlines and sparked outrage across the world as she donned a $39 jacket from Zara that read, 'I really don't care, do u?' on its back while on her way to visit children separated from their families at the Mexico border

However, in her 2024 self-titled memoir, Melania, claimed it that the jacket was meant to protest against 'anonymously sourced reporting'

Most recently, she sported a pair of gray Chuck Taylors when she accompanied her husband to Texas to visit devastation from the flash floods

She's been known to wear low-top Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars, which typically are priced anywhere from $50 to $60