Melania Trump may be serving as First Lady once again, but one of her most memorable fashion moments from her first White House stint is making the rounds online all over again.
A resurfaced photo from 2018 has gone viral, showing the mom of one planting a tree on the White House grounds while wearing a pair of pale pink Christian Louboutin stilettos—an unexpected choice for a gardening event that left the internet buzzing. Watch her in the video below!
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For the tree-planting ceremony on the South Lawn, the Melania author skipped practical footwear like sneakers or boots in favor of pointed-toe heels. She embraced the occasion’s botanical theme in a sleeveless blush-pink top paired with a striking pleated Valentino floral satin skirt, reportedly worth around $4K. She accessorized the look with a slim gold belt that cinched her waist.
Despite the towering heels, the 56-year-old was photographed effortlessly holding a shovel and helping plant a sapling that replaced a tree destroyed during a storm earlier that year.
She was joined at the ceremony by Mary Jean Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Richard Emory Gatchell Jr., a fifth-generation descendant of President James Monroe.
As the photos resurfaced online, many social media users applauded Melania’s polished appearance and ability to navigate the White House lawn in stilettos.
“She is the definition of class,” one Instagram user wrote.
“Only Melania can walk so gracefully in stilettos on grass and dirt,” another commented.
“She’s the classiest First Lady we’ve ever had,” another fan added.
Others were equally impressed by her footwear, with one person writing, “First Lady Melania is showing them how it’s done.”
“Wish I could even walk in shoes like that!” another joked.
“How she walks in those shoes is amazing,” one commenter said.
“More power to the First Lady. Wear what she wants!!!” another supporter wrote.
Another fan simply admired the look, commenting, “Love those shoes. So pretty.”
“Why not? Her garden, her rules!” another added, while someone else summed it up by writing, “She is iconic!”
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Melania Trump's Luxurious Stiletto Collection
Even during her second term as First Lady, Melania has remained loyal to one wardrobe staple: sky-high stilettos.
According to a 2022 report from the South China Morning Post, Melania's personal shoe collection is estimated to include more than 130 pairs of luxury designer heels worth nearly $100K. Many of the styles feature towering 105mm to 120mm stiletto heels, with classic silhouettes like the Christian Louboutin So Kate and the Manolo Blahnik BB pump serving as staples in her wardrobe. She has also been frequently spotted in designs by Valentino, Jimmy Choo, Chanel, and Roger Vivier, often opting for sharply pointed toes and slender heels measuring between four and nearly five inches.
While her love of statement footwear hasn't changed, her fashion choices have evolved slightly during her second stint in the White House. Rather than relying on the floral skirts and feminine midi dresses that defined much of her earlier First Lady style, the former model has embraced a more tailored aesthetic.
In recent months, she has frequently stepped out in impeccably tailored pantsuits, sophisticated skirt suits, and the occasional elegant evening gown for state dinners and official events, giving her signature polished style a more modern, powerful edge.
