Melania Trump in a black Valentino dress at the memorial service

Melania Trump, the wife of the US president-elect, attended the memorial service for former US president Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday with her husband Donald Trump.

She chose a chic style for the event and appeared in a Valentino outfit, which included a black belted coat and a wide contrasting collar. The neckline of this black and white print of a couple kissing amidst roses and butterflies featured a detail inspired by Valentino's Fall 2019 collaboration with Marc Andre. Melania wore her hair in a classic bun on top of her head, which helped to better show the details of this artistic collar.

Melania Trump has previously attended various mourning ceremonies, both personal and family, as well as official and government. including the funeral of Robert Trump, his brother-in-law, the memorial service of George Bush, his own mother, and the memorial service of Rosalyn Carter