Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom drew international attention, but it was First Lady Melania Trump who stole the spotlight during a royal banquet hosted at Windsor Castle.
On Wednesday, President Trump and Melania attended the official dinner alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Catherine, Princess of Wales. As expected, the evening became a focal point for media coverage—but one detail in Melania’s outfit quickly took center stage.
The First Lady arrived in a striking yellow gown paired with a bold belt at the waist. Almost instantly, social media erupted with discussion. Was the dress bright yellow, pastel yellow, or even butter yellow? And was the belt pink—or purple? Photos taken under different lighting seemed to shift the shades, leaving many viewers divided.
Fashion stylist Liz Teich later explained that the gown was in fact mustard yellow, while the belt was lilac. The variations in appearance, she noted, were likely due to lighting and image edits in circulated photos. The royal household’s official Instagram account confirmed this by posting a portrait where the true colors were clearly visible.
Still, the gown became one of the most talked-about topics of the evening. Some praised Melania’s bold fashion choice, while others questioned whether the look fit traditional etiquette. One observer commented on the gown’s bright color, while another noted that bare shoulders are rarely seen at formal state dinners.
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