Melania Trump wears a gray suit for the event at the New York Stock Exchange

Melania Trump wears a gray suit for the event at the New York Stock Exchange

Melania Trump joined President-elect Donald Trump as the couple appeared at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to ring the opening bell. For the occasion, Melania Trump opted for business attire, wearing a gray suit with an unbuttoned white shirt.

When she was first lady, Trump wore suits to various public events, from official foreign visits to state events and meetings. While she sometimes opted for classic colors like black, navy or white, Trump also wore suits in pastels or bold tones, depending on the occasion.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 12: President-elect Donald Trump walks the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with his wife Melania after being named TIME's

Melania Trump at a reception on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange on December 12 in New York City.

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Trump often complements her suits with minimalist pieces, including statement belts, stiletto heels and designer handbags. Her fashion choices are often seen as a way of non-verbal communication with a national and international audience.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 12: President-elect Donald Trump walks the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with his wife Melania after being named TIME's

President-elect Donald Trump walks the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with his wife Melania after being named Time’s “Person of the Year” for the second time on December 12 in New York City. Trump attended a reception and rang the opening bell on the trading floor.

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At the New York Stock Exchange, Melania stood next to her husband and his daughter Ivanka Trump from his marriage to Ivana Trump. Other supporters of the 78-year-old president-elect were also in attendance, including Vice President JD Vance and Cabinet nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Scott Bessent, Ben Carson, Kelly Loeffler, Pam Bondi, Elise Stefanik and Lee Zeldin.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 12: President-elect Donald Trump rings the opening bell on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 12, 2024 in New York City. Trump was invited to the exchange after being named TIME's Person of the Year for the second time. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

President-elect Donald Trump rings the opening bell on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange on December 12 in New York City. Trump was invited to the exchange after being named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for the second time.

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During the event, Donald Trump celebrated his selection as Time’s 2024 Person of the Year. “Thank you very much. This is a tremendous honor. I have brought some of our compatriots with me and they will do great work for you in the next four years,” he said.

Trump had already been named Person of the Year 2016 after his first victory in the presidential election.

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