Ivanka Trump wears dark blue bubble-sleeved dress to White House on June 7

Ivanka Trump made a bold fashion statement on Thursday afternoon when she attended a press conference at the White House wearing a blue bubble-sleeved dress. 

The first daughter, 36, showed support for her father, President Donald Trump, as he addressed the press in the Rose Garden with Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. 

Due to the warmer summer weather, Ivanka opted to wear her blonde locks up in a stylish bun, and paired the look with Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses and diamond earrings.  

Garden beauty: Ivanka Trump attended a press conference at the White House on Thursday afternoon

Trendsetter: The first daughter, 36, opted for a dark blue dress with bubble sleeves for the event 

Trendsetter: The first daughter, 36, opted for a dark blue dress with bubble sleeves for the event 

Something new: She was seen walking through the Rose Garden in her bold frock 

Something new: She was seen walking through the Rose Garden in her bold frock 

Cheek kiss: Before the press conference, she greeted multiple people in attendance including an unidentified male 

Cheek kiss: Before the press conference, she greeted multiple people in attendance including an unidentified male 

Minimal: She wore her hair up in a messy bun and kept her accessories low-key for the day

Minimal: She wore her hair up in a messy bun and kept her accessories low-key for the day

The mother-of-three was seen speaking with Vice President Mike Pence and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo before the outdoor press conference officially started.

But she stood out among the greenery in the garden with her dark blue frock, which cinched at the waist and featuring large three-quarter sleeves.

While the first daughter typically opts for more subdued, ladylike looks, she chose to make a head-turning statement with her extra-large and shapely sleeves on Thursday. 

Besides the addition of the sunglasses and earrings, Ivanka kept her look relatively simple for the afternoon event, letting the unique silhouette steal the show.

As for make-up, she appeared fresh-faced with her flawless complexion and dark pink lipstick shade.

Big smiles: Ivanka spoke with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (left) before President Trump addressed the press with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Big smiles: Ivanka spoke with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (left) before President Trump addressed the press with Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Bright: The mother-of-three paired her dress with Ray-Ban sunglasses and diamond earrings

Bright: The mother-of-three paired her dress with Ray-Ban sunglasses and diamond earrings

Tamed mane: Due to the warmer weather, Ivanka put her blonde locks up into a sleek bun 

Tamed mane: Due to the warmer weather, Ivanka put her blonde locks up into a sleek bun 

Stunning: The event was held in the Rose Garden at the White House where Ivanka stood out in her blue dress among all the greenery 

Stunning: The event was held in the Rose Garden at the White House where Ivanka stood out in her blue dress among all the greenery 

Ivanka was caught by photographers earlier this week while catching up with friends Hugh Jackman and Wendi Deng Murdoch while in New York City on Monday evening.

That night, she donned a $1,850 sleeveless cream dress from Proenza Schouler and a pair of black slingback heels for her night out in the Big Apple.

Ivanka gave Hugh, 49, and his wife, Deborra-lee Furness, 62, a hug and a kiss as she walked out of their Greenwich Village apartment building with a friend. 

Hugh and Deborra-lee had their dogs with them, and Ivanka bent down to pat one of the pooches on the head a she made her way out of the building. 

Out and about: Ivanka donned a cream dress and black slingback heels while out in New York City on Monday evening

Out and about: Ivanka donned a cream dress and black slingback heels while out in New York City on Monday evening

Saying hi: The 36-year-old was seen chatting with Hugh Jackman (back right) and his wife, Deborra-lee Furness (front right), as they walked out of the couple's apartment building

Saying hi: The 36-year-old was seen chatting with Hugh Jackman (back right) and his wife, Deborra-lee Furness (front right), as they walked out of the couple’s apartment building

Warm embrace: Ivanka reached to give Deborra-lee a hug while on her way out 

Warm embrace: Ivanka reached to give Deborra-lee a hug while on her way out 

The actor and first daughter have been pals for years; in 2015, Hugh posted an image of Ivanka on his Twitter account, referring to her as his ‘lovely friend’.

Ivanka wore minimal make-up for the outing, and her long blonde hair was parted in the middle and loose around her shoulders. 

The mother-of-three topped off her look with a pin on the bodice of her dress, a gold bracelet, and a red string tied around her left wrist.  

Though she hasn’t spoken about the purpose of the string, which she has been wearing off and on for about a year, it does bear a resemblance to the type of red string that Kabbalah practitioners wear to ward off the ‘evil eye.’ 

Ivanka carried a black handbag as she and her friend made their way to the SUV waiting outside the apartment building. 

Happy to be back: The first daughter had a smile on her face as she chatted with Hugh and Deborra-lee 

Happy to be back: The first daughter had a smile on her face as she chatted with Hugh and Deborra-lee 

Crowd: Ivanka was seen leaving the Greenwich Village apartment building with a group of people

Crowd: Ivanka was seen leaving the Greenwich Village apartment building with a group of people

All dressed up: Like Ivanka, most of the women had on spring dresses and heels 

All dressed up: Like Ivanka, most of the women had on spring dresses and heels 

Pit stop: Hugh and Deborra-lee were on their way out of the building to walk their dogs 

Pit stop: Hugh and Deborra-lee were on their way out of the building to walk their dogs 

Animal lover: Ivanka stopped to pet one of the dogs while chatting with the couple 

Animal lover: Ivanka stopped to pet one of the dogs while chatting with the couple 

Accessories: Ivanka carried a black handbag and wore a gold bracelet on her left wrist

Accessories: Ivanka carried a black handbag and wore a gold bracelet on her left wrist

On the go: After chatting with Hugh and Deborra-lee, Ivanka and her friend made their way to the SUV waiting outside for them

On the go: After chatting with Hugh and Deborra-lee, Ivanka and her friend made their way to the SUV waiting outside for them

Au naturel: Ivanka was fresh-faced for her night out in New York City

Au naturel: Ivanka was fresh-faced for her night out in New York City

Au naturel: Ivanka was fresh-faced for her night out in New York City 

After the first daughter got into her vehicle, Hugh and Deborra-lee took their dogs outside while chatting with friends who were also leaving the building.

Wendi, 49, trailed out behind them, and Deborra-lee waved at her to say hello; after Wendi had caught up with them, Deborra-lee threw her arm around her before she got into her own car.

The businesswoman donned a ruffled blazer, skinny pants, and black wedge mules for the evening out.

Hugh and Deborra-lee were dressed more casually to walk their pets. Hugh had on a dark button-down top and dark pants, while his wife opted for a black tunic and loose-fitting black pants. 

The next day, Ivanka was seen leaving the side entrance of her New York City apartment to evade the photographers waiting outside her door. 

Next stop: Ivanka sported a red lip when she left her New York City apartment on Tuesday

Next stop: Ivanka sported a red lip when she left her New York City apartment on Tuesday

New York chic: The first daughter donned a black hooded jacket, black skinny pants, and a pair of knee-length boots 

New York chic: The first daughter donned a black hooded jacket, black skinny pants, and a pair of knee-length boots 

Touch up? After she left her apartment, she visited Oon Arvelo Salon and Oscar Blandi Salon

Touch up? After she left her apartment, she visited Oon Arvelo Salon and Oscar Blandi Salon

The White House senior adviser, who was born and raised in Manhattan, looked chic in a black hooded jacket, black skinny pants, and knee-high black boots.

She wore aviator sunglasses and added a pop of color to her look by sporting a red lip. 

Ivanka was seen getting inside an SUV parked in front of her apartment as she made her way to Oon Arvelo Salon and then Oscar Blandi Salon.

The first daughter has been a longtime client of stylist Peter Oon, and she has been getting her hair dyed by Kyle White, lead colorist at Oscar Blandi, for the past couple of years.  

Although it is unclear who did what, Ivanka likely spent a good portion of the day getting her hair done; she did, however, find time to pay tribute to designer Kate Spade, who committed suicide, and was found on Tuesday morning. 

Ivanka took to Twitter shortly after the news of Kate’s death broke, writing: ‘Kate Spade’s tragic passing is a painful reminder that we never truly know another’s pain or the burden they carry. If you are struggling with depression and contemplating suicide, please, please seek help.’  



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