On Thursday evening, First Lady Melania Trump made a striking appearance at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the White House Ellipse. She was accompanied by her husband, President Donald Trump, for the festive event.
Defying Fashion Rules in Elegant Style
Mrs Trump captivated onlookers in an extremely chic, winter-white peacoat by Chanel, boldly challenging the old-fashioned style rule that forbids wearing white after Labour Day. The elegant wool coat featured large silver buttons around the bust and midsection, a stylish wrap collar, and practical large flap pockets on the sides.
She completed her sophisticated winter ensemble with dark suede gloves, her signature neutral makeup, and her hair styled in loose waves.
How to Recreate the First Lady's Look for Less
For those inspired to emulate her elegant holiday style, the good news is that several high-street and contemporary brands offer similar cream-coloured coats at a fraction of the designer price.
Popular brand Favorite Daughter, founded by celebrity sisters Sara and Erin Foster, offers a long, cream bouclé coat with similar flap pockets and waist detailing for $595.
For a high-end alternative, luxury label Toteme's Shield wool-cashmere blend coat, featuring tortoiseshell buttons and an oversized fit, retails for $1,580.
More affordable options are readily available. Quince sells a 100% merino wool shawl-collar coat in a matching cream shade for just $160. Similarly, the Jessica London Long Shawl coat, available at Nordstrom, offers a buttoned-up shawl style for $239.99.
Cult-favourite retailer Aritzia also has a long, cream-coloured coat in a popular slouch style. The 'Matte Pearl' colour, currently on sale, is available for $148.99, reduced from $298.
A Festive Fashion Statement
Melania Trump's choice of a pristine white coat for the iconic Christmas event proved to be a powerful fashion statement. It demonstrated that classic, elegant tailoring can transcend seasonal style rules and has immediately created a demand for similar sophisticated outerwear. Her look provides a perfect template for chic holiday party attire, offering a blend of warmth, style, and timeless elegance that is now accessible at various price points.
