As people around the world watched Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Friday, many eyes were also on the women at the ceremony.
Social media exploded Friday with people commenting on First Lady Melania Trump’s outfit, along with the outfits of Hillary Clinton, Ivanka Trump and Kellyanne Conway.
Much of the commentary was positive, except when it came to Conway’s outfit.
MELANIA TRUMP
While some well-known designers have refused to dress Melania Trump, American designer Ralph Lauren was not one of them. He dressed the first lady for inauguration day in a sky-blue cashmere jacket and mock turtleneck dress. Trump accessorized the dress with matching suede gloves, shoes and clutch bag.
“It was important to us to uphold and celebrate the tradition of creating iconic American style for this moment," the Lauren corporation said in a statement.
Melania Trump and Barron Trump at the 58th Presidential Inauguration for President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
With her hair in a pretty updo, many people on social media compared the first lady’s look to the robin’s egg blue outfit former first lady Jackie Kennedy sported at the 1961 inauguration of her husband John F. Kennedy. Overall, the reaction to her outfit was good, but some questioned Trump’s choice of gloves.
My God. Melania Trump rivals the beauteous sky in that blue dress.
— Anthony Einzig (@AnthonyEinzig)
Can anyone argue that Melania looks absolutely stunning?
— DeplorabledebMaltese (@bookemdeb)
Melania Trump looks like a First Lady. ❤️
— Vivian Danielle (@viviangraeber)
Melania and Ivanka look great.
— Uriah Pamintuan (@uripam)
Melania's coat should run in 2020
— Andrew Noyes (@anoyes)
The more I see of Melania, the more I'm thinking I would vote for whoever she happens to be married to, regardless.
— RobertSteveGillespie (@RobSteveG)
In awe of Melania Trump's outfit choice this morning! What class & elegance. I was definitely star struck!
— Ellen. ♛ (@Theellenherring)
The only nice thing I will say about this family today is that I love Melania's outfit.
— Steph (@candidlysteph)
My mom is over here on the phone talking about Melania's dress not focused on the inauguration at all lmao
— Taylor Karate (@taytooscrong)
Melania Trump looks stunning. The people of Slovenia must be bursting with pride that one of their own is flotus.
— Adi Toth (@aditoth)
Melania looks like fleur delacour
— Olivia Bowser (@city_liv)
Melania Trump looks STUNNING in inauguration outfit. Can't wait to see the next four years of her fashion in The White House
— Angela Rena NB (@AngelaRenaNB)
What's up with Melania's gloves?
— Anna (@annakittie)
EXCUSE ME, but Melania TRUMP does NOT, and will NEVER have the style, poise and elegance as that of Jackie Kennedy.
— Vilde (@vildeoddli)
Is it just me or does Melania look like she's wearing a Beauxbatons uniform?
— TheHamiltonWestWing (@thehamwing)
HILLARY CLINTON
Hillary Clinton attended the inauguration donning her signature outfit, a white pantsuit, also designed by Ralph Lauren. The former first lady previously wore a similar outfit when she accepted the Democratic nomination for president in July
Many people on social media applauded Clinton for wearing what many have called an outfit that symbolizes women’s suffrage.
Hillary Clinton arrive on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, for the inauguration of Donald Trump. (Rob Carr via AP, Pool)
Also, I wonder if Hillary bought that pantsuit thinking "This will look great while I'm *being* sworn in."
— Mark Andrew (@markoliverio)
Hillary Clinton looks pretty happy & sporting a lovely pantsuit. If she can be cordial then the crybabies should get a grip
— You Know!!!!!!!!!!!! (@Scorpio1080)
Hillary killing that cream pantsuit and white coat. Yasss, girl, slaaaay!
— ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ (@goddessyonce)
Let's make it a march! Wear a pantsuit and/or your Hillary swag and bring Hillary signs.
— Laura (@SheWhoVotes)
IVANKA TRUMP
Meanwhile, many commentators on social media pointed out that Hillary Clinton’s outfit looked eerily similar to that of first daughter Ivanka Trump. She also wore a white pantsuit (this one designed by Oscar de la Renta) but accessorized her jacket with a small American flag pin.
Her sister Tiffany Trump also chose a white double-breasted coat.
Tiffany and Ivanka Trump arrive for the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
While many on Twitter commented on the similarities between the three women’s outfits, there was also lots of praise for Ivanka Trump’s fashion sense.
I'm thinking Ivanka is wearing that white outfit better than Hillary. ?
— Larry O'Connor (@LarryOConnor)
That moment when Hillary, Ivanka, and Tiffany all wear the same outfit
— Emily Sanchez (@emilyuel)
Hillary and Ivanka in the same outfit. Well, one of you will have to change.
— Danny Graham (@dagra2)
Ivanka's white pantsuit > Hillary's white pantsuit
— Tracy Jeffords (@TracyJeffords)
I can't lie tho. Ivanka's outfit is fly.
— Lil Boo (@__KingBritt)
Ivanka Trump's outfit is sickkkk
— Bola (@otunbola_)
ivanka trump looking nice in the face but the outfit is a little bit space surgeon
— princess boo (@idiot_teen)
KELLYANNE CONWAY
Finally, the person who received the most criticism for her outfit was Donald Trump’s senior adviser Kellyanne Conway.
She wore a military-style wool coat by Gucci. The red, white and blue coat, complete with two cat-head buttons, was accessorized by a red cloche hat.
Director of Strategic Communications Hope Hicks, Senior Counselor Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway arrive on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, for the inauguration ceremony of Donald J. Trump (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)
Conway described her outfit as “Trump revolutionary wear,” but many on social media straight-up hated the choice.
this outfit is unBEARable... channeling her inner Paddington
— Kayla N. (@kayNiedz)
Who wore it better, a firecracker pop or Kellyanne Conway?
— Do312 (@Do312)
Kellyanne Conway Christmas ornaments are already available for sale
— Darin King (@futilitypatent)
Can anyone tell me why Kellyanne Conway is dressed like Napoleon?
— Ashley Council (@AshleyCouncil15)
Kellyanne Conway got lucky with that going out of business circus sale!
— Letha A. (@Letha_Ann)
"Kellyanne Conway" wow. Horrid outfit.
— Susan Bertocchi (@sfbertocchi)
*vomits all over my coffee table*
— Jackée Onassis (@conorb1990)
*steals Kellyanne Conway's coat*
Ok just to add some comic relief...please please search Kellyanne Conway on here. Now. OMG.
— Laurie Sullivan (@lauriesullivan1)
So THIS is happening.... "Kellyanne Conway"
— Girls Really Rule. (@girlsreallyrule)
Kellyanne Conway just needs your order and she'll get lunch started.
— shauna (@goldengateblond)
Kellyanne Conway going for the "Napoleon" look I see
— Yes, You're Racist (@YesYoureRacist)