Ivanka Trump turned a meaningful evening into a standout fashion moment.
In support of her brother Eric Trump’s Curetivity Foundation, which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the mother of three stepped out in a vintage Bob Mackie fringe dress from her late mother Ivana Trump’s archives.
The beige turtleneck mini featured intricate all-over beadwork, and she showed off her long legs in cream pumps while carrying a shimmery clutch. Her blonde hair was styled in a sleek low bun with softly curled face-framing pieces, while her makeup complemented the look with golden eyeshadow, luminous highlighter, and a nude lip.
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Ivanka Trump Wows In A Fringe Mini Dress
In a second slide, the 44-year-old shared a group photo with Eric Trump and his wife Lara Trump, alongside Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancée Bettina Anderson.
She captioned the post, “Twenty years. Over $50 million raised. Countless children given hope.
Last night was a testament to my brother @erictrump big heart and unwavering commitment to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. And though our mother is no longer with us, her spirit filled the room … I felt her especially close, wearing a dress that once belonged to her. Mom would have been so proud of you baby brother ! Legacy isn’t just what we build, but the love we carry forward.”
The comment section quickly filled with praise, with many fans applauding Ivanka for honoring her late mother by wearing one of her dresses.
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Social Media Reacts
“Love that you wore her dress. She’d be proud,” wrote one fan. Another commented, “Amazing what your brother did! You are radiant in your mom’s amazing dress… always a class act.” One person added, “Your parents did some job raising amazing kids!! What a special, beautiful family you are!! Love that you wore your mom’s dress!!”
Others chimed in with, “Sheer elegance, class, and beauty unlike ‘other’ first families!” and “Such a beautiful family all around!!!!” Another wrote, “What a beautiful initiative. Your mother, may she rest in peace, raised you all so beautifully. She must be so proud.”
Her social media post comes amid reports of tension with her stepmother, Melania Trump. Melania’s new documentary, Melania, was recently released, and notably, Ivanka does not appear in the film—nor did she attend the premiere.
According to Rob Shuter on Substack, insiders say Melania barred Ivanka from attending the January 29 premiere of her Amazon-backed documentary at the Kennedy Center. “Melania wants this night all to herself,” a source said. “When the spotlight’s this dim, no one’s sharing it.”
“It’s Melania, front and center, no interruptions,” another insider revealed. “She’s drawing a line. Ivanka knows her place.”
As for Ivanka’s reaction, she has reportedly told her friends, “Of course it hurts, but I’m not surprised.”
Politically, the first daughter made it clear early on that she would not join her father’s second term in any way. She emphasized on The Skinny Confidential: Him & Her podcast back in January 2025, “I love policy and impact; I hate politics. Unfortunately, the two are not separable. There’s a darkness in that world that I don’t really want to welcome into mine.”
Ivanka went on to reflect on what it was like having her father in power during her time serving as a White House advisor. “It’s the world’s loneliest position, the enormity of the decisions you’re making on a daily basis, how transactional everyone is with you. So it’s a very lonely perch.”
