Melania Trump vs. Michelle Obama: First Ladies Styles Duel
Days after Jill Biden takes over as the first lady of the United States, we are having fun with a duel of looks between the last two women to hold that position: Melania Trump and Michelle Obama.
On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden will assume as president-elect of the United States, and Melania Trump will leave a space for Jill Biden to occupy during the term of her husband. A few days after the 50-year-old former super-model ceases to be the first lady, we are in a position to analyze how her looks were and what opinion the fashion world outlines.
But it would not be fun to do it without another of our classic duels: we will compare her style with that of her predecessor, Michelle Obama, who had already been first lady of the United States in the period from 2009 to 2017 when her husband, Barack Obama, took the presidency.
Both styles are incredible but there is something that is very entertaining: the abysmal contrast in the elections of Melania Trump and Michelle Obama; two completely different women in their ways of thinking, dressing and speaking.
Melania Trump: Jackie Kennedy inspiration
Only two first ladies of the United States professed the Catholic religion and they are Melania Trump and Jackie Kennedy. Perhaps that is why, and her great admiration for her, is that "Melania K" chose a look inspired by Jackie's typical suits, created by the prestigious Ralph Lauren firm. Recall that Hillary Clinton also chose her designs during her election campaign.
Splendid, discreet and very elegant; Her light blue fitted outfit was all she needed to give Donald Trump the limelight on his big day. A casual and modern hairstyle accompanied her make up, always tanned and with defined eyes.
The suit Jackie Kennedy wore is very similar, so the stylists assure that she could have copied it. However, she this she wore a hat matching the tone of her dress and a pearl necklace that Melania decided to remove from her look.
In short: Melania Trump was always elegant, discreet, correct and very classic. As a good former model, she has known how to combine, wear her outfits with a lot of presence and come out with the traditional "serious look" of her in the cameras. On many occasions, she did not feel comfortable with Donald Trump, since many rumors assure that the link between them was nothing more than an agreement during her presidency to comply with the press and give a good image.
But beyond that super model expression and her "rigid shell", Melania knew how to maintain an excellent relationship with many first ladies in the world. She is very well prepared, masters more than 7 languages and is a cultured woman loved by many citizens. She was thus seen in a meeting with Doña Letizia, Queen of Spain.
Michelle Obama: shocking progress
On the other side of the street, we find a totally different profile: that of Michelle Obama. She does not come from modeling, but she is a lawyer, writer and university administrator. However, her strong intellectual profile is not necessarily reflected in cliché looks.
Michelle Obama knew how to be that first lady adored by the people, genuine, original and not focused on expensive jewelry or avant-garde products. In fact, she was always praised for wearing "second brands" and not splurging on fashion.
In this photo in which we see the four protagonists of the day, we notice the contrast of looks between Melania and Michelle: Michelle looks simple, classic, comfortable and simple; Melania opts for a more elegant and striking outfit.
However, Michelle Obama's first appearances on camera are far from what was the string of looks of her as the first lady of the United States. Her dark complexion and toned physique allowed for a series of spectacular combinations that led her to become an icon of American fashion.
The change was abysmal: it is only a matter of comparing the previous photo with this one, in which Michelle waits with her husband for the arrival of the Italian Prime Minister in a striking rosegold Versace dress.
And here, another excellent combination: in a photo in which four people appear it is impossible not to look away from Michelle Obama and her spectacular choice of open neckline by Vera Wang. In this case, Michelle accompanied Barack Obama to a meeting with Xi Jinping, President of China; and Madame Peng Liyuan.
But ... what everyone wants to know: Do they hate each other?
There are not many images of them together, except one of a friendly "woman to woman" meeting at the White House. The reality is that there is no tangible enmity between Michelle and Melania, nor is it considered positive to encourage her from her. However, her ways of thinking and the political ideologies of her husbands have been very different; which allows to point out an inescapable difference between them.
Who will win this duel of looks? It will depend on the readers and their main tastes. Both have done an excellent role in their passage through the Capitol and the White House, always looking correct, fashionable and like authentic first ladies. Jill Biden: here we wait for you for an upcoming duel of looks.
