Melania Trump broke cover as she stepped out to vote alongside her husband, former President Donald Trump, on Tuesday – in her first public appearance since August.
Melania, 52, who has stayed largely out of the spotlight since her husband, 76, left office last January, stunned for the rare outing, donning a $1,990 gray and black Alexander McQueen pinstripe and checked wool-blend midi dress.
The tight-fitting gown, which featured a black sleeveless top and a gray ruffled skirt, showcased her slim figure and left her toned calves on full display.
She paired the look with $795 Christian Louboutin black pumps, and shielded her eyes with a pair of dark shades. She also carried a stunning Hermes Kelly handbag as she left the voting polls in Palm Beach, Florida, with her husband.
Rare sighting: Melania Trump broke cover as she stepped out to vote alongside her husband, former President Donald Trump, on Tuesday – in her first public appearance since August
Melania, 52, stunned for the rare outing, donning a $1,990 gray and black Alexander McQueen pinstripe and checked wool-blend midi dress
Fashionable: She paired the look with $795 Christian Louboutin black pumps, and shielded her eyes with a pair of dark shades
The former First Lady has stayed largely out of the spotlight since her husband, 76, left office last January
But she decided to step back into the public eye on Tuesday to vote alongside her husband
Melania carried a stunning Hermes Kelly handbag as she left the voting polls in Palm Beach, Florida, with Donald
The purse’s exact price is not known – since the exclusive brand is pretty tight-lipped when it comes to the costs of its bags
However, a similar pocketbook is being resold on Sothebys for $30,500
The purse’s exact price is not known – since the exclusive brand is pretty tight-lipped when it comes to the costs of its bags – but a similar pocketbook is being resold on Sothebys for $30,500.
The tight-fitting gown, which featured a black sleeveless top and a gray ruffled skirt, showcased her slim figure
The former First Lady and her husband, who wore a blue suit and red tie for the poll visit, walked side-by-side as they exited the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center on Tuesday morning.
They both appeared in good spirits – with Melania cracking a bright smile as the two made their way to a waiting vehicle while surrounded by Secret Service men.
Donald stopped to briefly speak to the hoards of camera men, photographers, and supporters who gathered outside.
Ever since Donald left office in January 2021, Melania has kept a low-profile. She’s only been seen at events a handful of times, and has mostly evaded paparazzi – while her husband has continued to make regular appearances.
In fact, the last time she was pictured publicly was nearly three months ago, in August, when she was spotted leaving the John Frieda Salon in New York City.
She kept it casual for the hair salon trip in a khaki sun dress with a brown belt around her waist.
One day earlier, the mother-of-one looked all business when she was seen arriving at her and Donald’s Manhattan apartment in a black power suit – while toting a $7,000 Chanel handbag.
For that outing, she donned dark trousers, a white top, and a matching, unbuttoned jacket as she made her way into the building.
Melania left her long, highlighted locks in loose waves around her face
She wore minimal makeup for the outing, and her skin looked smooth and healthy
Power couple: Melania and her husbandwalked side-by-side as they exited the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center on Tuesday morning
Donald, for his part, wore a blue suit and red tie for the poll visit
They both appeared in good spirits – with Melania cracking a bright smile as the pair made their way to a waiting vehicle while surrounded by Secret Service men
Speaking out: Donald stopped to briefly speak to the hoards of camera men, photographers, and supporters who gathered outside
Melania stood by his side as he addressed the crowds
At one point, the two even grabbed hands, sharing in a tender moment outside of the voting station
Quieter lifestyle: Ever since Donald left office in January 2021, Melania has kept a low-profile
She’s only been seen at events a handful of times, while her husband has continued to make regular appearances
But she broke cover to vote in the midterm election
The last time she was pictured publicly was nearly three months ago, in August, when she was spotted leaving a hair salon in New York (left). One day earlier, she was seen arriving at her and Donald’s Manhattan apartment (right)
The last time she was seen alongside her husband was at his ex-wife, Ivana Trump’s funeral in July
The last time Melania was seen publicly alongside her husband was at his ex-wife, Ivana Trump’s funeral in July.
Donald’s daughter Ivanka Trump, 41, also stepped out to vote for the midterm elections – as she shared a snap of herself holding up an ‘I Voted’ sticker to her Instagram one day earlier
Ivana, who was married to Donald from 1977 to 1992, died at the age of 73 on July 14, 2022, after she was found by a staff member ‘unconscious and unresponsive’ at the bottom of a set of stairs in her New York City townhouse.
Days later, on July 20, hoards of her loved ones – including Donald and Melania – gathered at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic church for an emotional funeral service.
Donald’s daughter Ivanka Trump, 41, also stepped out to vote for the midterm elections – as she shared a snap of herself holding up an ‘I Voted’ sticker to her Instagram one day earlier.
Unlike her step-mother, who dressed up to visit the polls, Ivanka dressed casually in a pair of blue jeans, a gray and black sweater vest – which had the popular Chinese design Yin Yang all over it – and a pair of white sneakers when she went to vote.
‘Vote!’ she captioned the photo, which showed her smiling at the camera and showing off her sticker while holding up a peace sign.
Last week, it was reported by Axios that Donald’s team was eying November 14 – the Monday after the midterm election – as the date that he’ll announce his 2024 presidential bid.
The outlet claimed that he ‘plans to surf the GOP’s expected post-midterm euphoria’ to build excitement around his own attempt to retake the White House.
Unlike her step-mother, who dressed up to visit the polls, Ivanka dressed casually in a pair of blue jeans, a gray and black sweater vest – which had the popular Chinese design Yin Yang all over it – and a pair of white sneakers when she went to vote
Melania’s outfit totaled more than $3,3285
This isn’t the only Hermes bag that Melania owns, as she’s been seen toting them around on a few occasions in the past
She treaded carefully down the steps in her enormously high heels
Melania and Donald seemed as close as could be during the poll visit
The couple has been living at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, since they moved out of the White House last January
The pair appeared as a united front while greeting their fans outside of the polls on Tuesday
Last week, it was reported by Axios that Donald’s team was eying November 14 – the Monday after the midterm election – as the date that he’ll announce his 2024 presidential bid
The outlet claimed that he ‘plans to surf the GOP’s expected post-midterm euphoria’ to build excitement around his own attempt to retake the White House
However, if Senate control isn’t yet determined – potentially due to a run-off race in Georgia between Republican Herschel Walker and Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, he may hold off, Axios added
The former President came close to announcing a 2024 bid at rally in Iowa last week – which holds the nation’s first presidential contest – and on the anniversary of his 2020 election loss
‘And now, in order to make our country successful and safe and glorious – I will very, very, very probably do it again,’ he said at the event. ‘OK? Very, very, very probably. Very, very, very probably’
He told the riled up Sioux City crowd to ‘get ready’ earlier this month, adding, ‘That’s all I’m telling you, very soon.’ He and Melania are seen at the polls on Tuesday
Only time will tell when the former President will announce his campaign
However, if Senate control isn’t yet determined – potentially due to a run-off race in Georgia between Republican Herschel Walker and Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, he may hold off, Axios added.
The former President came close to announcing a 2024 bid at rally in Iowa last week – which holds the nation’s first presidential contest – and on the anniversary of his 2020 election loss.
‘And now, in order to make our country successful and safe and glorious – I will very, very, very probably do it again,’ he said. ‘OK? Very, very, very probably. Very, very, very probably.’
He told the riled up Sioux City crowd to ‘get ready,’ adding, ‘That’s all I’m telling you, very soon.’
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