Melania Trumphas returned to the White House, bringing her impactful fashion choices with her.

The dark ensemble—particularly the massive hat—did not go unnoticed,sparking hilarious comparisonsto 1920s mobsters, UFOs, and different cartoon characters.

The first ladies' fashion has always communicated a bigger message, notes Vanessa Friedman, theNew York Times' chief fashion critic. For instance, Jacqueline Kennedy projected elegance with her pillbox hats and pastel suits, while Michelle Obama preferred more casual and affordable pieces and Jill Biden favored domestic designers and focused on attainability.

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First Lady in a teal coat at an inauguration, sparking fashion comparisons among netizens with Melania’s outfit.

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First Ladies' inauguration outfits compared, highlighting distinctive styles in elegant coats and accessories.

First Lady in an elaborate inauguration dress, showcasing historical fashion.

Past First Ladies’ inauguration outfits, one in a yellow coat with fur sleeves, the other in a red coat with black accents.

Melania’s inauguration outfits: a blue coat and a white off-shoulder gown, sparking online comparisons to past First Ladies.

The diplomat, activist, and longest-serving first lady of the United States had many inauguration ceremonies and balls, as Franklin D. Roosevelt served as president four times.For Roosevelt’s first inauguration in 1933, Eleanor wore a more casualensembleconsisting of a long skirt and shirt, a black coat, and a hat.

Past First Ladies’ inauguration attire with group in formal wear and vintage cars in the background.

Man and woman waving during an inauguration event, showcasing past first lady’s outfit.

First Ladies' inauguration outfits compared, featuring coats from two different inauguration events.

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The educator wore a blue tweed dress and matching coat from the New York label Markarian at Joe Biden’s swearing-in ceremony in January 2021.As Biden took office at the height of the pandemic, Jill completed her look with a face mask—perhaps not the most fashionable accessory for apresidential inauguration, but the most necessary at the time.

First Lady in teal outfit at inauguration, a focus of fashion comparisons by netizens.

Betty, who was noted for her politically active role in the women’s rights movement, wore a light blue and white dress suit accessorized with a white belt as her husband, Gerald Ford, was sworn in as the 38th president of the United States.

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First Ladies in contrasting outfits at inaugurations, showcasing elegant styles discussed by netizens.

Past First Ladies in inaugural outfits: one in a pink coat and fur hat, the other in a blue dress.

Laura entrusted Dallas designer Michael Faircloth to create herlookfor George W. Bush’s inauguration in 2001. She wore a single-breasted blue coat and skirt, paired with black gloves.For her husband’s second inauguration in 2005, the educator sported an Oscar de la Renta white cashmere coat dress.

First ladies' inauguration outfits compared; blue coat and white ensemble worn at different events.

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