Melania Trump strutted into the 2026 World Cup final in a jaw-dropping outfit that cost a staggering $2,635, igniting a firestorm of criticism online.
On July 19, Melania, aged 56, and her 80-year-old husband Donald Trump were present at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for the final match between Spain and Argentina, where Argentina suffered defeat. Her ensemble featured a Thom Browne tan nylon tech track jacket adorned with a red, white, and blue striped collar, a nod to American fashion.
Underneath the designer jacket, she wore a white Gap T-shirt paired with white Ralph Lauren belted trousers. Oversized Aviator sunglasses completed her look, but many on social media felt her attire was far too lavish for a sporting event.
Comments flooded in on X, with users expressing their disdain. One user remarked, "I find this account really annoying. Very shallow. And pathetically materialistic. She’s more than the clothes she wears," while another bluntly stated, "Embarrassments, all." A third user added, "The corrupt elite at the World Cup." Despite the backlash, some defended Melania's fashion choices.
The Thom Browne Track Jacket with Stowaway Hood retails for $1,690 at Nordstrom. Her Belle Vivier Ballerinas cost $945. Together, these pieces pushed her outfit's total to an eye-watering $2,635.
Supporters praised her style, with one user declaring, "Perfection. The glasses are such a good look too. Whole outfit is amazing." Another chimed in, "What an upside down world we live in when the most elegant, dignified, and classy First Lady in modern times is not gracing every magazine cover." They emphasized her modeling prowess and intelligence, stating she embodies what a First Lady should be.
Another fan commented on her outfit's simplicity and elegance: "Love her choices—little white tee and pants with a khaki jacket and cute red, white and blue popped collar. Melania looks fashionable youthful and classy. Score!"
One user even proclaimed her as "the most beautiful first lady! So elegant, stylish and chic!" while another noted her patriotic flair in the tan nylon tech track jacket paired with the white Gap t-shirt and Ralph Lauren trousers.
While Melania's presence drew significant attention, she wasn't the only celebrity in attendance. The stadium also hosted a slew of A-listers including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Matt Damon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Victoria and David Beckham, Javier Bardem, Jon Hamm, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Dua Lipa, and Callum Turner.
