First Lady Melania Trump presided over the traditional arrival of the White House Christmas tree, but her outfit became the main focus of the event. The ceremony at the North Portico featured a grand fir tree delivered by a horse-drawn carriage.

Mrs. Trump wore a winter-white Dior coat, red leather gloves, and tartan stilettos. This elegant ensemble immediately sparked a lively debate across social media platforms.

Many online commenters critiqued her look, comparing the long white coat to a bathrobe or pajamas. Others, however, defended her style and praised her sophisticated appearance.

Along with her outfit, the First Lady debuted a new hair color. Professional stylists described it as a “cinnamon blonde,” noting how the warmer shade brightened her complexion.

The festive event also brought back memories of past controversies. Secretly recorded tapes from 2018 were re-circulated, in which Mrs. Trump expressed frustration about her holiday duties.

These recordings were made by her former friend and adviser, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. Their relationship later soured, leading Wolkoff to publish a tell-all memoir about the First Lady.

Despite the mixed reactions to her fashion, the ceremony proceeded as the tree was placed in the Blue Room, officially beginning the White House holiday season.