The first lady wore a strapless white gown with a geometric black trim and a small slit to the inaugural ball on Monday, Jan. 20

As the world watches for the transition of power on Inauguration Day, the fashion industry eyes the ensembles of the first ladies.

As President Donald Trump entered the U.S. Capitol Rotunda to be sworn into office on Monday, he moved to kiss the cheek of his wife Melania but was blocked by a wide-brimmed hat that the First Lady wore throughout the entirety of Inauguration Day.

The former model attended her husband’s second inauguration wearing a deep navy ensemble designed by Adam Lippes and hat by Eric Javits.

The returning first lady and Barron Trump, the son she had once shielded from the public eye, used Monday’s inauguration to reintroduce themselves.

Melania Trump's large hat was an obstacle for Donald Trump as the president went in for a kiss at the inauguration today.

Melania Trump’s boldly broad-rimmed hat appeared to keep Donald Trump at bay when he went in for a celebratory Inauguration Day kiss on his wife’s cheek. After the brand new president fell just short of sealing the deal,

Donald Trump and Melania Trump shared an awkward air kiss as the 47th president arrived for his inauguration ceremony at the United States Capitol on Monday, 20 January. Mr Trump and his wife then shared an air kiss before he took his seat next to his vice president JD Vance.