Ivanka's Fashion Missteps: Outfits That Sparked Controversy

She Has Engaged In Some Unabashed Self-promotion.

Ivanka Trump’s RNC appearance in 2016 drew attention not only for her speech on American labor laws and women in the workforce but also for her blatant self-promotion. As one of Donald Trump’s five children, Ivanka, often referred to as "Daddy's little girl," took the opportunity to subtly promote her own brand during the convention.

For the occasion, she wore the “Ivanka Trump Sleeveless Studded Sheath Dress” in a soft pink, a piece from her fashion line. The day after her speech, Ivanka shared a tweet from her verified X (formerly Twitter) account, linking to the dress on Macy’s website with the message, “Shop Ivanka’s look from her #RNC speech.” The link led to an affiliate page, suggesting she stood to earn a commission from sales. The $138 dress quickly sold out on both Macy's and Nordstrom’s websites. Critics viewed the combination of her outfit and the promotional tweet as a clear attempt at self-promotion, especially when the dress, despite Ivanka’s speech about American labor, was revealed to have been sourced overseas, according to Macy’s listings and NBC News.