Melania Trump's Inaugural Ball gown may have been a nod to the American Dream. The first lady attended three balls on Monday night after her husband, Donald Trump, was inaugurated as the 47th U.S. president.

First lady Melania Trump is returning to the East Wing bolstered by lessons from four years in an unelected job she has privately acknowledged was a whirlwind of responsibilities of which she was largely unaware.

First lady Melania Trump wore a black and white gown to celebrate President Donald Trump’s inaugural ball on Monday, Jan. 20.

Melania Trump used to walk red carpets in sparkly, sheer outfits. As first lady, she embraces suits, high-fashion designers, and bold accessories.

Eric Javits, the designer behind the viral hat worn by Melania Trump at the inauguration, told "CBS Mornings" he wasn't sure if the first lady would wear it due to the venue change.

Melania Trump wore a custom look -- a strapless white gown with a geometric black trim and a small slit -- to the inaugural ball Monday night, completing her series of the day's outfits with a show-stopper from her own stylist. The first lady completed the look with a black choker and white heels.

Melania Trump and Jill Biden both wore outfits by American designers to Donald Trump's inauguration.

Kardashian, a member of the apolitical famous family, shared a photo of First Lady Melania Trump at the inauguration. Backlash soon followed.

First Lady Melania Trump turned heads while stepping out for the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball during President Donald Trump's 2025 Inauguration Day festivities on Jan. 20. See her look.