Ivanka's Fashion Missteps: Outfits That Sparked Controversy

“Buy American”... Unless It’s a Fuchsia Dress

In February 2017, during Donald Trump’s first address to Congress, he championed the "Buy American, Hire American" slogan, urging citizens to support domestic products. However, Ivanka Trump’s choice of attire for the occasion raised eyebrows, as she wore a fuchsia cocktail dress designed by Roland Mouret, a French designer. The dress, priced at $1,868 and made in the UK, seemed at odds with the message her father was promoting.

Critics quickly pointed out the irony of Ivanka sporting a foreign-made outfit while her father’s speech pushed for the purchase of American-made goods. The discrepancy didn’t go unnoticed, with some questioning why Ivanka’s wardrobe wasn’t scrutinized in the same way Michelle Obama’s had been. Referring to Ivanka’s off-the-shoulder dress, one user on X remarked, “Remember all the fuss about Michelle Obama’s arms being inappropriate? Well, here’s Ivanka with her shoulders on display.” This pointed comparison highlighted the double standard that some felt existed between the two first ladies.