Ivanka Trump’s Lavish 2019 UK Wardrobe Continues to Stir Speculation Amidst Melania Trump’s Understated Elegance

Ivanka Trump’s extravagant fashion choices during the Trump family’s 2019 visit to the UK remain a topic of discussion, overshadowing even the then-First Lady Melania Trump’s elegantly understated style. The visit, which took place over three days in June 2019, showcased contrasting fashion philosophies between the stepmother and stepdaughter, sparking rumors of a rivalry aiming to capture the public and media’s attention.

While Melania Trump opted for chic minimalism, effectively complementing her role without drawing attention away from her husband, Ivanka’s wardrobe was noted for its opulence. According to reports at the time, Ivanka spent an eye-watering £14,000 on outfits for just the first day of the visit, highlighting a stark difference in their stylistic approaches.

Melania’s choice of attire included a stylish Celine coat that she had previously worn and a Gucci dress adorned with London landmarks—a subtle nod to the host nation. Her wardrobe was consistently praised for its diplomacy and tactful homage to British culture, as per The Mirror.

In stark contrast, Ivanka’s sartorial choices were far from subtle. One of her most talked-about outfits was an Alessandra Rich floral print ensemble worn to Westminster Abbey, which included a £855 skirt, a £565 belt, a £1,558.96 jacket, and a £1,950 Philip Treacy hat, totaling nearly £5,000. But the zenith of her extravagant spending was the pale blue Carolina Herrera gown worn to the Buckingham Palace state banquet, which boasted floral embellishments and a billowy pleated skirt, carrying a price tag of £9,232.96.

Throughout the visit, Ivanka continued to showcase high-end fashion, including a £1,700 Burberry polka dot two-piece for a roundtable discussion, bringing her total expenditure to around £16,000. This lavish display during an official diplomatic trip prompted debates over the appropriateness and possible motivations behind her fashion choices.

Amidst these wardrobe wars, a deeper narrative of an internal power struggle within the Trump family emerged, particularly between Melania and Ivanka. This was highlighted in a controversial moment when Melania wore a jacket with the message “I Really Don’t Care, Do U?” which was initially seen as a message to her critics but later revealed to be a jab at Ivanka, according to a book by New York Times reporter Katie Rogers.

Melania wore the jacket as a subtle message during an ongoing struggle with Ivanka, who was reportedly angling to assume some responsibilities typically reserved for the First Lady. The speculation over Ivanka’s intentions and her lavish fashion choices during the 2019 UK visit continues to fuel discussions about the dynamics within the Trump family, underscoring a saga of rivalry and representation on the international stage, as per Newsweek.