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President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration culminates with three inaugural balls, the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball and the Starlight Ball. See all the glamorous looks.
By EOL Staff Jan 21, 2025 4:05 AMTags
Melania Trump Wears Bold Gown to Donald Trump’s Inauguration Ball
Inauguration Day was full of fashionable moments.
While attendees were bundled up as they saw Donald Trump and JD Vance sworn in as the 47th President and 50th Vice President at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 20, there were a few stand-out looks—especially from First Lady Melania Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump. However, the inaugural balls were truly where fashion shined.
Trump's second inauguration kicked off with a fireworks display at Trump National Sterling on Jan. 19, followed by a performance by Carrie Underwood at the ceremony, culminating in three inaugural balls: the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball and the Starlight Ball.
The president and first lady, along with Vance and second lady Usha Vance, all made appearances at the various events. The two couples kicked off the celebrations at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on Jan. 20.
First Lady Melania showed off her first stylish look of the evening, donning a white column dress with a black ribboned design.
For her part, Usha attended the Commander-in-Chief Ball wearing an elaborate sequined navy blue gown, as she walked into the party holding hands with the V.P.
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In addition to the fashions, the evening also featured musical performances from Jason Aldean, The Village People, Rascal Flatts, Parker McCollum and Gavin DeGraw.
Historically, the inaugural balls have been part of the day's celebrations, with the first one being held in 1789 after the inauguration of George Washington, according to the White House Historical Association.
The number of official inaugural balls varies year by year, occurring throughout the evening of Inauguration Day, with the highest number of balls ever held during the second inauguration of Bill Clinton in 1997, which saw 14, according to Tatler.
Keep reading to see all the fashion from Trump's 2025 balls.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump
The couple stepped out in black-and-white attire at the Commander-in-Chief Ball Jan. 20 after the swearing-in ceremony.
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Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance
Usha sparkled in a blue strapless gown alongside Trump's second in command.
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Kid Rock and Jon Voight
The singer and actor took a selfie with a guest while supporting the new presidency at the Commander-in-Chief Ball.
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Billy Ray Cyrus
Miley Cyrus' dad performed at the Liberty Inaugural Ball 2025.
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Jason Aldean
The country singer also took the stage at the Liberty Inaugural Ball.
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The First Dance
The president and his wife of 20 years shared a dance at one of his parties.
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Cutting the Cake
President Trump celebrated the beginning of his second term with a ceremonial cake cutting at the Commander-in-Chief Ball.
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