Lauren Sanchez faced widespread criticism for her daring outfit while Melania Trump’s hat sparked countless memes. Although the goal of the inauguration may have been to celebrate the start of a new political term, the subject of many viral social media posts came from the attendees and what they were wearing.
![[Underwood wore a sleeveless gray dress by Opificio Modenese]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/20/17/AP25020644828104.jpg)
In some cases, the outfit was too casual or didn’t fit the proper aesthetic of the event, and in others, it stood out in just the right way. Here are the best and worst-dressed attendees at Trump’s inauguration. Usha Vance. The second lady, and wife to Vice President JD Vance wore an outfit designed by Oscar de la Renta. The ensemble included a pair of knee-high Manolo Blahnik Lina boots in addition to a structured blush-pink coat with a high collar and a belted waist.
![[Fans fawned over the purple color of Dr Biden’s outfit]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/20/16/GettyImages-2194907048.jpg)
Carrie Underwood. The American Idol winner was styled by Marina Toybina as she wore a sleeveless gray dress by Opificio Modenese with silver accessories — a more toned-down version of the more sequins-heavy outfits she normally wears while performing.
![[Barack Obama attended Trump’s inauguration without Michelle]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/20/16/GettyImages-2194360385.jpg)
Although her performance of “America the Beautiful” may not have gone as planned, fans were still obsessed with her simple yet elegant outfit. Jill Biden. The previous First Lady said goodbye to the White House in an all-purple outfit, complete with a dress and tailored double-breasted coat cinched at the waist, matching gloves, and pointed-toe pump.
![[The outfit led to various memes over the way the hat cast a shadow over her face]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/20/20/SEI236720208.jpg)
