What Melania Trump, Jill Biden, and other notable guests wore to Donald Trump's inauguration

Talia Lakritz,Sarah Jackson
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  • President Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on Monday.

  • Both Jill Biden and Melania Trump wore outfits by American designers.

  • Second Lady Usha Vance wore a pink coat, while Ivanka Trump wore a green skirt suit.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance took the oath of office on Inauguration Day on Monday.

Political spouses, Trump family members, and other VIPs attended the festivities, which include the official swearing-in ceremony and black-tie events.

Here are the most notable inauguration outfits.

At the vice-presidential dinner on Saturday, Second Lady Usha Vance wore a custom black velvet Oscar de la Renta gown.

JD Vane and Usha Vance at the vice presidential dinner.
JD Vance and Usha Vance.Eric Thayer/Getty Images

Ivanka Trump wore a custom Oscar de la Renta dress embroidered with crystals and pearls to an inaugural dinner on Sunday.

Ivanka Trump at an inaugural dinner.
Ivanka Trump.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

On Inauguration Day, First Lady Melania Trump wore a navy coat and skirt by American designer Adam Lippes with a wide-brimmed hat by Eric Javits.

Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump
Donald Trump and Melania Trump.Jeenah Moon/REUTERS

Former First Lady Jill Biden wore a purple coat and dress designed by Ralph Lauren, a color often worn to symbolize bipartisan unity.

Jill Biden and Joe Biden on Inauguration Day.
Jill Biden.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Former Vice President Kamala Harris wore a black pantsuit with zipper detailing.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Kamala Harris (center).Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Usha Vance wore a pink coat and scarf with tan Manolo Blahnik boots.

Usha Vance and JD Vance.
Usha Vance and JD Vance.Matt Rourke/AP

Many of Trump's children and their families wore dark blues, though his daughter Ivanka Trump wore a green skirt suit with a matching beret and a black belt.

Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Elon Musk, Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. at the 2025 Inauguration
From left to right, Lara Trump, Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Elon Musk, Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. pose for photos after the inauguration.Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images

Tiffany Trump accessorized her blue velvet dress with Christian Louboutin boots.

Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos on Inauguration Day.
Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos.Jeenah Moon/REUTERS

Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, wore a gray turtleneck sweater dress and a necklace with a gold heart pendant.

Donald Trump Jr. and his daughter, Kai Trump, arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Donald Trump Jr. and his daughter, Kai Trump.Melina Mara/The Washington Post via AP, Pool

Former president George W. Bush wore a navy suit and blue tie, and former first lady Laura Bush wore a rust-colored dress with a pearl necklace and pearl earrings.

L-R: Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former U.S. President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former U.S. President Barack Obama depart after inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
George W. Bush and Laura Bush.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Former president Bill Clinton and former first lady Hillary Clinton coordinated in deep blue outfits. Hillary Clinton wore a Stella McCartney pantsuit and accessorized with a Peace on Earth brooch from jewelry designer Ann Hand.

(L-R) Former US President Bill Clinton, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former US President George W. Bush following US President Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, January 20, 2025.
Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton.SHAWN THEW / POOL / AFP

Former president Barack Obama wore a black suit and a striped blue tie. Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend the inauguration.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Former President George W. Bush, Former First Lady Laura Bush and Former President Barack Obama arrive for the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States.
Barack Obama, third from left.Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images

Former vice president Mike Pence wore a black suit and blue speckled tie.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrives ahead of the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
Mike Pence.Ricky Carioti/Pool/Getty Images

Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos' fiancée, wore a white Alexander McQueen suit and a white lace bra.

Lauren Sanchez at the inauguration.
Lauren Sánchez, second from the left.Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP

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