Melania Trump really had an incredible 2025, and the future looks bright for the first lady as she readies for the next year of her husband, President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House.
Melania shone at every event she attended, whether it was at an Oval Office signing for legislation she pushed that will help to improve the lives of older foster kids, or visiting with military families during the holidays. Looking incredible truly seems to come easy for her.
And so, we took a look back at all of Melania’s public appearances in 2025, and a handful of looks really stood out.
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First up, we have to recognize the stunning black,and-white-lace number Melania wore during her and President Trump’s recent event at Mar-a-lago for Christmas, when the two spoke with kids on the NORAD Santa Tracker hotline. The calls resulted in some hilarious moments, as my RedState colleague Nick Arama reported.
Melania looks so beautiful talking to children on the phone about Santa 🎅🏻 pic.twitter.com/zTLXA7XdCs
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) December 24, 2025
Next, take a look at the black velvet tuxedo suit and black lace top Melania sported for this year’s Congressional Ball at the White House as everything was decked out for Christmas.
The following video shows even more details of her outfit.
President Trump thanks First Lady Melania Trump at the Congressional Ball tonight:
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) December 12, 2025
“I want to thank my great wife, my great First Lady for helping me.” pic.twitter.com/IOPQqvue56
Melania absolutely stole the show in November when she and the president welcomed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a dinner at the White House.
She stepped out for the state dinner in a jaw-dropping, emerald green, strapless floor-length gown, and looked just beautiful.
From President Trump on Truth Social:
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) November 29, 2025
“Great being with the Highly Respected future King of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman. He is doing tremendous things for his Country!” pic.twitter.com/OAij6IXPWc
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Whether she was in the states or abroad, Melania always represents our country in the best light.
Check out this especially gorgeous outfit she donned during her and the president’s trip to the United Kingdom when they attended an elegant state dinner at Windsor Castle; they were greeted with all the pomp that accompanies events hosted by the British royals.
It was attended by King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince of Wales, William, and Princess of Wales, Catherine, among many others, as RedState reported.
Melania's gown was bright yellow, off-the-shoulder, and went to the floor. She completed the look with a lilac-colored belt and matching high heels.
First Lady Melania Trump STUNS at the State Banquet dinner tonight in the United Kingdom.
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) September 17, 2025
She is wearing an off the shoulder yellow column gown by Carolina Herrera, lilac belt, and Manolo Blahnik heels. 💛🩷#FashionoftheFirstLady pic.twitter.com/IAWEhUInlU
And this greatest hits wouldn’t be complete without harkening back to Trump’s inauguration and the gown Melania wore to the Commander-in-Chief Ball of the 60th Presidential Inauguration in January.
It was a stunning strapless white dress with a black ribbon that wrapped around the entire, floor-length number. The gown was designed by the first lady's favorite designer, Herve Pierre.
The First Lady wore a striking black and-white dress designed by Hervé Pierre to the inauguration ball pic.twitter.com/qPI4GfkAG7
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) February 3, 2025
And this doesn’t even include all of the first lady's accomplishments this year on legislation to make Americans’ lives better.
2025 @FLOTUS @MelaniaTrump Success Highlights:
— First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 29, 2025
✔️Passed Legislation (Take It Down Act)
✔️Championed Executive Order (Fostering the Future for American Children & Families)
✔️Implemented National K-12 A.I. Program (Presidential AI Challenge)
✔️Hosted Task Force on A.I. Education…
As the first lady's office noted in the X post:
Passed Legislation (Take It Down Act)
Championed Executive Order (Fostering the Future for American Children & Families)
Implemented National K-12 A.I. Program (Presidential AI Challenge)
Hosted Task Force on A.I. Education (White House)
Secured $25 Million for Foster Care Housing (HUD)
Reunited Ukrainian & Russian Children & Families (World Peace)
Launched Global Coalition at UNGA (Fostering the Future Together)
The year 2026 looks to be another exciting year for the first lady with the release of her highly anticipated documentary, MELANIA. It promises to give a behind-the-scenes look at the 20 days leading up to her return to the first lady's office, as my RedState colleague Bob Hoge reported. We can hardly wait!
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