Alright so today I decided to try something different – stealing Melania Trump’s style for both work meetings and casual weekends. Heard folks talking about her “effortlessly elegant” vibe and figured, why not?
Getting Started: Obsessive Pinterest Stalking
First step? Obviously, dumped “Melania Trump style” into every search bar known to man. Mainly stuck with Pinterest and some fashion blogs. Key takeaway hit me hard: this ain’t cheap. She loves her high-end stuff – think Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, those fancy Italian designers. My wallet started sweating just scrolling.
But the challenge was on! Needed to find her look without selling a kidney.
The Hunt for Affordable Look-Alikes
Grabbed my coffee and hit the usual suspects online:
- Structure & Lines: She loves clean lines. Found a killer sheath dress shape at Banana Republic on sale. Instant ‘power meeting’ vibes.
- Tailored Jackets: Absolute non-negotiable. Rummaged through my own closet – found a slightly boxy blazer. Threw it over a simple black turtleneck and skinny jeans. Boom. Weekend errands instantly looked more put-together.
- Sleek Tops: Forget loud prints. Hit up Uniqlo for basic, well-fitting turtlenecks and silky shells in neutral colors. Understatement is key.
- Statement Accessories: This is where you fake the luxury. Found some chunky, simple gold-tone hoops and a big-buckle black belt at H&M. Looks way pricier than it was.
The Weekend Test Run: Casual Chic
Took the “casual Melania” approach Saturday morning:
- Slim black pants (mine are just stretchy work pants).
- Crisp white button-down, half tucked.
- That chunky black belt cinched at the waist.
- Big gold hoops.
- My oldest pair of white sneakers (clean!).
Result? Felt stupidly overdressed grabbing coffee at first. But you know what? Got compliments. Felt polished without trying too hard. Comfort level was actually decent. Success!
The Workday Challenge: Fake the Boardroom
Monday rolled around. Time for the “work appropriate” steal:
- That Banana Republic sheath dress.
- Nude pointy-toe heels (digging these out hurt).
- Minimalist chain necklace.
- Sleek low bun (took 3 tries, hairspray galore).
Reality check: Walking in heels all day is NOT effortless. My feet protested violently by 3 PM. But the look? Nailed the “serious professional” part. Got zero side-eye in the meeting, felt powerful. Worth the foot pain? Maybe… once in a while.
The Verdict: Did I Steal Her Style?
Honestly? Kinda, in a normal-person way. Learned the big lessons:
- Fit is EVERYTHING. Even cheap stuff looks okay if it fits well. Tailoring helps immensely.
- Neutrals are your friend. Beige, black, white, navy – mix and match endlessly.
- Jackets/Belts = Instant Polish. Seriously transforms basics.
- Quality over quantity (even in dupes). Better to buy one decent sheath dress than five flimsy ones.
Is it worth it? Yeah, for days you wanna feel pulled together without screaming “look at me”. Won’t be rocking stilettos daily, but the tailored jacket look? Definitely stealing that for good.