The U.S. First Lady’s fashion sparked backlash during a State Banquet at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025. While Donald and Melania Trump dined with King Charles III and Queen Camilla, social media focused on Melania\u2019s bright canary-yellow, off-the-shoulder gown with a bold lavender belt and dramatic slit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Online critics called the look \u201cembarrassing\u201d and \u201cinappropriate,\u201d with comments like, \u201cIt\u2019s a state dinner, not a nightclub.\u201d Some mocked the outfit, comparing it to a banana, while others zeroed in on the belt. A lone admirer praised her style, but even Vogue contributor Marian Kwei said the daring design was unexpected for such a formal event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the uproar, reports confirmed the gown met the banquet\u2019s strict white-tie dress code. Historically, these banquets symbolize U.K.\u2013U.S. diplomacy, with past visits by presidents like John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier that day, Melania opted for a far more traditional charcoal skirt suit and wide-brimmed hat for the ceremonial welcome, making her bold evening look stand out even more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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