Lorraine Kelly didn’t hold back on her ITV show today when it came to Melania Trump’s outfit at last night’s State Banquet for US President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK
ITV’s Lorraine Kelly has given her brutal verdict on Melania Trump’s State Banquet outfit, admitting: “Personally – not a fan.” The US First Lady attended the luxurious state banquet with husband, American President Donald Trump, at Windsor Castle last night.
Hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla, the banquet saw the likes of Rupert Murdoch, Keir Starmer, Kate Middleton and Prince William dine at St George’s Hall after months of preparation. Melania wore a bright yellow Carolina Herrera dress to the event, accessorised with a purple belt and Malono Blahnik heels.
However, ITV presenter Lorraine wasn’t too keen on the look. Speaking on her show this morning, she said: “The other big talking point was Melania’s outfits and what they mean because these women never just put on clothes like you and I. There’s always a wee hidden meaning.
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“One thing that really struck me when I see them walking in, I bet they can’t wait to get out of all that and put their comfies on and sit in front of the telly with a box of Maltesers,” she laughed.
“Melania’s dress has got everyone talking. Personally – not a fan. What do you think because you know these things,” she asked fashion expert Jo Elvin on the show.
While Jo revealed that she didn’t like the belt, she defended Melania, saying: “I’m a big fan of yellow and I love Carolina Herrera who has form for dressing up American First Ladies for State Banquets.
“A lot of people were saying, ‘Would she not have worn British?’ But she had the nod to British with her little purple Manolo Blahnik shoes. It’s actually quite traditional for the American First Lady to promote American designers…I think it’s still formal enough.”
While Paul Brand said that he didn’t think the outfit was appropriate for a State Banquet, Jo said that Melania would be “devastated” to hear him say that. “This is visit is such a big deal for them – she would have been thinking about this for months.”
Lorraine jumped: “She always looks great but that’s just not really- when you compare it with Kate, who has got it absolutely right. Look at this woman – she looks extraordinary. Just elevate it a wee bit, that’s what Melania should have done.”
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