This time, Melania Trump’s supermodel height did not work to her advantage. The First Lady’s fashion choices are influenced by her height, as she is 5′ 11″. She appears stylish and sophisticated in power suits, skirts, and flowing dresses.
Melania is the center of attention due to her model status. Therefore, even a minor error, like the length of the pants or the way a piece of clothing fits, draws attention.
Her pants appeared to be shorter than normal at Liberty University. On its own, the black shirt and gray jacket looked fantastic. She was dressed appropriately for the occasion.
If Melania’s pants had been the proper length, the ensemble would have looked more elegant. The pants were short, and they seemed even shorter as she sat down, just covering her ankles.
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Her flowered pants, which appeared a size small on her, were comparable to this as well. Her frame might have benefited from going up a size. She appeared to be cramming herself into the trousers. Her gray pants, meanwhile, highlighted her heels more.
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This made her appear taller and highlighted the fact that she is nearly six feet tall. We would assume that the low pant length was deliberate, although it appeared to be more of a measurement error. She frequently wears skirts and pantsuits that fit her well.
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Additionally, the short pants could have been appropriate for the summer, but she delivered the university’s talk on the opioid issue in October. She has so far made a few poor fashion choices in addition to several excellent ones.
Given that some people are pointing out potential issues with the dress, she might need a better stylist. She claims that she fashions herself and wears what feels nice. This time, though, feeling good and looking good did not go hand in hand.
In the overall context of her style shift, this might be a minor fashion error. Her fashion sense has changed during her second tenure as the FLOTUS, becoming more sophisticated and influenced by Paris. She has donned a variety of striking ensembles, including flowery dresses and monochrome gowns.
