Ivanka Trump and Bettina Anderson square off in State of the Union fashion stakes as critics decide who was best dressed
Despite all eyes being on President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address, it didn’t stop other high-profile figures stealing some of his limelight.
The Trump family rallied round for the patriarch’s political speech in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump were among those who gathered at the event where they all stunned with their fashion-forward ensembles.
And it did not take long for viewers to pass comment on the range of outfits on display.
Dozens of fashion fans flooded to social media to share their thoughts on the biggest hits of the night.
Here, the Daily Mail has taken a closer look – from pricey two pieces to padded power suits.
Despite all eyes being on President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address, it didn’t stop other high-profile figures stealing some of his limelight
Melania Trump
Melania, 55, shunned fashion critics by opting for a gray Dolce & Gabbana tailored power suit which she wore with a crisp white collared shirt.
The First Lady accessorized with a pair of small stud earrings, a thin black leather belt and pointed-toe heels.
She wore her honey tresses in loose curls that were swept back over her shoulders.
Discussing her ensemble, body language expert Judi James heaped praise on Melania’s fashion choice to ‘power dress in boardroom chic.’
She told the Daily Mail: ‘When Melania arrived she, like her husband, looked prepared to do business rather than add the Hollywood-style glamour of last year.’
And it was a hit on social media too, as one viewer declared: ‘Melania is wearing her “this is business” suit.’
‘Nobody can pull off a pants suit like Melania,’ another added, before a third declared: ‘Melania is absolutely crushing that pant suit fit.’
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Melania, 55, shunned fashion critics by opting for a gray Dolce & Gabbana tailored power suit which she wore with a crisp white collared shirt
Ivanka Trump
Ivanka, 44, opted for a monochrome two-piece skirt suit by Oscar De La Renta – one of her favored designers.
The ombre metallic single-breasted jacket alone has a price tag of $4,990 – with the matching skirt coming in at $2,390.
She accessorized with an understated black clutch and a pair of pointed-toe black heels.
The former Presidential Advisor, who previously ditched DC for Miami, wore her blonde tresses straight with her signature middle parting.
Ivanka, 44, opted for a monochrome two-piece skirt suit by Oscar De La Renta – one of her favored designers
And fans could not get enough, as one gushed: ‘Stunning! Ivanka, that ombre dress is everything.’
‘Ivanka’s suit is gorgeous,’ another agreed.
Someone else added: ‘Ivanka kinda steals the fashion show… Lovely.’
Tiffany Trump
Tiffany, 32, slipped into a matching two-piece cream suit which boasted white trim and gold button detailing.
She paired the business chic ensemble with gold pointed-toe heels.
The mom-of-one wore her blonde tresses in her signature loose curls that were draped forward over her shoulders.
And her fashion credentials didn’t go unnoticed as one viewer declared: ‘Tiffany, that cream suit is pure class.’
‘I just saw a group pic and Tiffany looks AMAZING,’ another shared.
Tiffany, 32, opted for a matching two-piece cream suit which boasted white trim and gold button detailing
Bettina Anderson
Bettina, who is engaged to Donald Trump Jr., wowed as she attended State of the Union for the first time.
She appeared to take a leaf out of Melania’s fashion playbook by opting for a black pinstripe power suit from Dolce & Gabbana.
The two-piece boasted a plunging neckline that Bettina then adorned with a badge of the American flag on her lapel.
The 39-year-old draped her honey tresses over one shoulder and added a slick of makeup for the occasion including a smokey eye and bold glossy lip.
And MAGA fans loved it. ‘Very tasteful. Very nice. The flag pin is a really nice touch. Just different enough,’ one shared on social media.
Another simply declared it ‘very chic.’
Bettina, 39, who is engaged to Donald Trump Jr., wowed as she attended State of the Union for the first time
Erika Kirk
Erika, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, was President Trump’s guest at State of the Union.
The 37-year-old – who has previously come under fire for her bold fashion choices – opted for an all-black ensemble consisting of suit and shirt.
She wore her signature blonde locks to one side and accessorized with a series of chunky gold rings and bracelets.
Erika, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, was President Trump’s guest at State of the Union
Usha Vance
Vice President JD Vance’s wife, 40, hid her baby bump in a black tailored jacket.
She wore her black locks swept back into a low bun with her fringe tucked away from her face.
The mom, who looked to be in good spirits as she sat to listen to the address among the audience, accessorized the ensemble with understated stud earrings and a necklace.
President Donald Trump praised pregnant Usha Vance as she attended State of the Union after announcing fourth pregnancy
‘Very sharp looking tuxedo blazer. She is expanding her style definitions,’ one viewer shared online.
Another gushed: ‘Radiant Second Lady, beautiful mother to be.’
‘Usha in all black is a vibe,’ a fashion fan declared.
