Melania Trump's Flapper Dress Is Going Viral — Fans Spot Major Detail About Her Look
"It feels criminal that she’s not on the cover of every big American magazine."
Published April 2 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET

Internet Is Buzzing About Melania Trump's Kennedy Center Outfit
First Lady Melania Trump’s latest Kennedy Center appearance had her fans hooked on her white sleeveless column dress. The first lady attended the Kennedy Center production of Chicago on the evening of Tuesday, March 31, along with her husband, President Donald Trump.
She was seen wrapped in a fringe-style dress. It didn’t take her fans long to recognize the body-hugging attire from a previous public appearance.
This marked the first time First Lady Melania and President Trump appeared at the performing arts center following the debut of the Melania documentary. The center is awaiting an at least two-year-long temporary shutdown in July for refurbishment.

Donald Trump along with Melania Trump
As the Trumps waved their hands at the attendees, they were welcomed with loud cheers. President Trump was spotted with a simple classic tuxedo and a maroon tie. Melania donned a simple yet stunning Michael Kors dress. The high bateau neckline of the dress catches one’s eye at first glance. She paired her gown with a pair of Christian Louboutin stilettos.
The dress had different sections that were further highlighted with tiered fringe details. The fringes were in sync with her movements, creating a mesmerizing and wavy effect. Her flapper dress was very much on theme with the musical.
Social Media Has Mixed Reactions to Melania Trump's Outfit
An X account that is dedicated to exclusively reporting on everything related to Melania, called FLOTUS Report, wrote, “First Lady Melania Trump is wearing a white tiered fringe dress by Michael Kors with white Christian Louboutin stilettos to the opening night of Chicago at the Trump Kennedy Center tonight.”
The account admin(s) also noted that Melania wore the dress in the past during a VVIP gathering. They wrote, "Melania wore this dress previously, back in July 2017 for the G20 Summit dinner banquet in Hamburg, Germany."
An X post shows Melania Trump wearing a 'white tiered fringe dress by Michael Kors.'
The calf-length garment, named the Tiered Fringe Double-Crepe Dress, is currently sold out on the Michael Kors website. However, some resellers may have it, but one has to spend around $3,000 to get their hands on the dress.
Observers claimed that First Lady Melania broke away from the celebrity trend of never repeating a dress. Social media users had mixed feelings about her choice of attire. While some lauded her for rewearing a dress, some jokingly called her “frugal.”
One X user commented under a video of her flaunting the fringes, saying, “Melania Trump looks absolutely radiant here. Such a remarkable display of grace and sophistication.”
An X post reveals that Melania Trump wore the same dress back in 2017.
An individual chimed in, “She always seems to select the perfect outfit for every occasion. Such a far cry from her immediate predecessor. It feels criminal that she’s not on the cover of every big American magazine.”
Another user added, "I love when the rich and famous 'rewear' their outfits. Makes me think they are just like us!”