However, the two glamorous women were widely criticised for their outfit choices, which were branded “inappropriate” after social media commenters noted the hefty price tag of the extravagant garments.
Melania Trump wore an outfit from Michael Kors’ Spring 2017 collection that retails for $ 10,000, or over £8,800.
The black skirt was cinched in at the waist with a wide black belt with a square buckle, while the fabric was adorned with black sequin embellishment.
The Floral-Embroidered Stretch Pebble-Crepe Dinner Jacket costs for $ 4,995 (£4,037.61), and the skirt costs $ 4,595 (£3,714.28).
Ivanka Trump wore a relatively modestly priced $ 2,995 (£2,420.95) Roland Mouret dress, in an orchid pink shade with an off-the-shoulder silhouette.
Mouret’s site describes Ivanka’s gown as “an easy choice for that evening affair when you think you have ‘nothing to wear’”, while Kors’ vision for Melania’s outfit reads: “Shaped, slit and exquisitely embellished — sexy this season is sly.”
The American designer’s description of his black ensemble certainly suits the image that the public felt Melania Trump was channelling last night – that of Joan Collins in dynasty.
Her character was Alexis Carrington, the beautiful and vengeful ex-wife of tycoon Blake Carrington.
One Twitter user wrote: “Melania is dressed like Joan Collins in Dynasty. #JointSession.”
Another said: “The last time I saw a sparkly suit like that, Joan Collins was wearing it on Dynasty????”
One Twitter user said of Ivanka Trump’s ensemble: “I keep thinking that someone should tell @IvankaTrump that her bra strap is showing (imo the dress is inappropriate) #JointSession”.
Another said: “@IvankaTrump Show respect for the institutions of our democracy. Your dress is fine for cocktails but not for a joint session of Congress.”
However, Melania Trump looked chic and stylish as she hosted the Governors’ Ball with husband Donald Trump this weekend.
Melania wore a sleek black dress for the event, which she paired with poker straight hair.
The First Lady wore a smart white skirt suit to greet Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife at the White House.
Melania Trump’s white skirt was a modest length, hitting below the knee, and conservative in the bust area.
Express.co.uk charted the First Lady’s fashion evolution, which spans from cleavage-baring evening wear to a more fashion forward and conservative style.
The 45-year-old’s dress sense has evolved from her earlier years, when tight and shiny garments seemed to make up a great deal of the European’s wardrobe.
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