All the hidden fashion messages from Trump's inauguration - from Lauren Sanchez's naked dress to clues that the First Family are positioning themselves as America's 'royals'
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As they made their glittering return to the White House on Monday, the women in President Trump's inner circle may not have said much to the cameras - but their outfit choices certainly spoke volumes. Over the past few days, the Trump family celebrated his electoral win with a series of extravagant events - beginning with a show-stopping firework display at the President's golf course in Washington on Saturday and ending with the traditional Liberty Ball on Monday night.
![[Pictured: Donald Trump walks onto the Liberty Ball stage hand-in-hand with his wife of 20 years Melania]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/10/94381183-14312271-image-m-28_1737540257000.jpg)
For the occasion, the First Lady, 54, opted for an elegant black-and-white strapless gown by Hervé Pierre. Eagle-eyed fashion fans will have noticed it had a strikingly similar design to the dress Melania wore to the 2016 Liberty Ball - sending a firm message to the world that the First Lady is ready to get back to the role on her terms.
![[The black and white gown that Melania wore to Monday night's Liberty Ball bore a striking resemblance to the dress she chose for the same occasion in 2016 (pictured). It sends a clear message to the world that the First Lady is ready to return to the role on her own terms]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/10/94381699-14312271-image-m-26_1737540244747.jpg)
Meanwhile, Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara - who is married to the President's son Eric - was another high-profile guest who communicated with viewers with her fashion choices that evening. The mother-of-two opted for a scarlet red gown, which she paired with a glimmering ruby necklace.
![[Melania's first Liberty Ball dress was crisp white - except for a dainty red belt - and also featured a thigh-high split]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/10/94381705-14312271-image-m-27_1737540250887.jpg)
The show-stopping piece of jewellery could easily have been lifted from the Royal Family's collection - and looks incredibly similar to one owned by Queen Camilla - thereby cementing the Trump's family status in the US. Here FEMAIL reveals all the fashion messages that were hiding in plain sight during Trump's inauguration celebrations - from Lauren Sanchez's naked dress to the clues the First Family are positioning themselves as America's 'royals'.
![[Pictured: Lara Trump wearing a red gown by Oscar Garcia-Lopez for President Trump's inauguration ball]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/10/94381195-14312271-image-a-38_1737541702262.jpg)
