Melania Trump kicked off Inauguration Day with an outfit that has all the hallmarks of her favoured first lady style: sharply cut, with spiked heels and a dramatic flourish via the headgear. It is simultaneously serious and chic.

On January 20, the first lady stepped out for the day of inaugural ceremonies in a double-breasted navy coat from American designer Adam Lippes, styled with a matching pair of stiletto heels, black leather gloves, and the pièce de résistance, a wide-brim Eric Javits hat, worn low across her brow bone.

With her eyes almost entirely obscured by the rim of her wool boater-style hat, Melania Trump stood next to president-elect Donald Trump on stage at the inauguration ceremony as he pledged the oath of allegiance.