Ever since her father left office, Ivanka Trump’s style has undergone a major transformation.
The former First Daughter, 42, has ditched her demure suits and modest skirt and shirt combos in favor of risqué mini dresses and cropped looks that often leave her stunning curves and toned midriff on full display.
It doesn’t seem like a coincidence that the sudden change in her clothing choices was timed perfectly to her departure from the world of politics, and it wouldn’t be the first time that she swapped the way she dressed based on her position.
The blonde beauty actually kicked her career off in the world of fashion – having started modeling when she was only 14 years old.
And, in 2007, she launched her own jewelry line which went on to become a wildly successful, multi-million dollar brand that sold everything from clothes and shoes to handbags and other accessories.
Ever since her father left office, Ivanka Trump has ditched her demure suits and modest skirt and shirt combos in favor of risqué mini dresses that often leave her figure on full display
And it doesn’t seem like a coincidence that the former First Daughter’s style transformation was timed perfectly to her departure from the world of politics. She’s seen in February 2023
As Ivanka continues to show off her post-White House glow up, FEMAIL recapped her fashion journey from start to finish. She’s seen left in 2018 and right in 2022
Thanks to Ivanka’s famous family, piercing sense of style, and immense success as a businesswoman, she cemented her status as a Manhattan socialite early on.
During those years, she was often spotted wearing bold and bright patterns, figure-hugging looks, and tiny skirts that showcased her enviable physique.
But when her dad, Donald Trump, began his run for president in 2016, Ivanka decided to leave her life as a fashion mogul behind to join him – and her clothing choices completely transformed amid her sudden thrust into the world of politics.
The former fashionista, who used to show up in vivid colors and eye-popping designs, seemed to now favor black-and-white or monotone outfits.
She toned down her looks immensely, opting for reserved clothes with boxy frames, rather than tight or revealing looks.
After he was elected as President, Ivanka officially stepped away from her clothing company to become a White House advisor, and during Trump’s four years in office, she continued to don plain and low-key ensembles.
But almost immediately after she announced that she was leaving politics for good in 2021, she went through another fashion metamorphosis – and has since gone back to wearing flashy looks and sultry ensembles.
As Ivanka continues to show off her post-White House glow up, FEMAIL recapped her fashion journey from start to finish.
Building her fashion empire: Ivanka started modeling when she was only 14 and launched her own jewelry line in 2007 – which went on to become a multi-million dollar company
Ivanka (seen at age 14) had an interest in fashion from a young age, and she started modeling when she was only 14 years old, making her debut in a denim campaign for Tommy Hilfiger
After that, she signed to Elite Model Management – thanks, in part, to her father, who was close friends with the head of the company. She’s seen in 1998 with her dad
Ivanka had an interest in fashion from a young age, and she started modeling when she was only 14 years old, making her debut in a denim campaign for Tommy Hilfiger.
In 1997, at age 16, she landed her first magazine cover, gracing the front of Seventeen, and her career quickly took off. She’s seen walking in Marc Bouwer’s fall fashion show in 1997
After that, she signed to Elite Model Management – thanks, in part, to her father, who was close friends with the head of the company.
In 1997, at age 16, she landed her first magazine cover – gracing the front of Seventeen – and site her career quickly took off.
Throughout the late ’90s, she went on to pose for a slew of well-known publications like Elle, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Seventeen, and stomped the runway at numerous fashion shows.
But in 2000, she put her modeling career on the backburner to instead focus on her education.
She headed to Georgetown University for college, before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania two years later, where she received a degree in economics in 2004.
After finishing school, she entered the world of reality TV – starring as a judge on her dad’s show The Apprentice for its sixth and seventh seasons, and making numerous appearances in the competition series Project Runway.
In 2007, she launched her own jewelry line with Dynamic Diamond Corp., called Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry, through which she sold high-end bracelets, necklaces, and rings that cost as much as $10,000.
Throughout the late ’90s, she went on to pose for a slew of well-known magazines like Elle, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Seventeen, and stomped the runway at numerous fashion shows
But in 2000, Ivanka (seen in 2002) put her modeling career on the back burner to focus on her education. She received a degree in economics from University of Pennsylvania in 2004
In 2007, she launched her own jewelry line with Dynamic Diamond Corp., called Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry. She’s seen in 2007 with her dad
Ivanka (seen in 2010) eventually branched out, selling everything from clothing to shoes to handbags. It was an immense success and propelled her even further into the fashion industry
She also joined the Trump Organization in 2005, where she served as the executive vice president for development and acquisitions. She’s seen with Donald and Melania in 2004
It was an immense success and propelled Ivanka even further into the fashion industry.
She eventually branched out, selling everything from clothing and shoes to accessories like sunglasses and handbags.
The brand even got its own flagship store in Manhattan, raking in millions of dollars and gaining a slew of celebrity fans like Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna over the years.
The successful businesswoman also joined the Trump Organization in 2005, where she served as the executive vice president for development and acquisitions.
Cementing herself as a Manhattan socialite: In the years before she became the First Daughter, Ivanka was often spotted attending star-studded events in bold colors, bright patterns, and revealing looks
In the years before she became the First Daughter, Ivanka (seen in 2014) loved to wear bold colors and bright patterns
She was also often spotted wearing tiny dresses that showcased her long legs or figure-hugging looks that left her toned physique on full display. She’s seen in 2013
As she continued to grow her fashion empire, Ivanka also cemented her status as a Manhattan socialite.
She was often spotted attending star-studded events in fashionable looks, which meant she usually dominated gossip sites and magazines.
During these years, she loved to wear bold colors and bright patterns – red seemed to be her go-to color, as she was caught donning piercing, fiery gowns on numerous occasions.
She was also often spotted sporting tiny dresses that showcased her long legs or figure-hugging looks that left her toned physique on full display.
She loved to ensure all eyes were on her with daring ensembles – like when she attended the Met Gala in 2014 with her husband, Jared Kushner, in a shiny, green, strapless dress (seen)
Red seemed to be her go-to color, as she was caught wearing piercing, fiery gowns on numerous occasions. She’s seen left in 2015 and right in 2016
It seemed as though the blonde beauty loved to ensure all eyes were on her with her daring ensembles – like when she attended the Met Gala in 2014 with her husband, Jared Kushner, in a shiny, green, strapless dress that displayed ample cleavage.
While discussing her fashion sense in 2012, Ivanka said she loved looking ‚polished and professional‘ while ‚exuding confidence.‘
‚My goal is to continue to design elegant and beautiful pieces for the strong and sophisticated woman at an affordable price point,‘ she said of her fashion brand at the time.
But when her dad entered the world of politics in 2016, Ivanka decided to leave her life as a Manhattan socialite and fashion mogul behind to instead become a political force – and her sense of style changed drastically to fit the part.
Transforming her style after entering the world of politics: Ivanka toned down her looks immensely during her father’s presidency, opting for monotone suits and plain skirt and shirt combos
Ivanka (seen in 2016) stood by her father’s side at numerous speeches, rallies, and conventions during his presidential campaign in 2016 – and her fashion choices completely transformed
She toned down her looks immensely, and suddenly, she was often spotted donning monotone suits, plain skirt and shirt combos, and oversized coats. She’s seen in 2018
The former fashionista, who used to show up in vivid colors and eye-popping designs, seemed to now favor black-and-white or dark outfits. She’s seen left in 2016 and right in 2017
She also opted for clothes with boxy frames, rather than tight or revealing looks
Ivanka stood by her father’s side at numerous speeches, rallies, and conventions during his presidential campaign in 2016 – and her fashion choices completely transformed amid her sudden thrust into the world of politics.
She toned down her looks immensely, and suddenly, she was often spotted donning monotone suits, plain skirt and shirt combos, and oversized coats.
The former fashionista, who used to show up in vivid colors and eye-popping designs, seemed to now favor black-and-white or dark outfits.
She also opted for clothes with boxy frames, rather than tight or revealing looks.
In 2017, soon after Donald was elected, she announced she was moving from New York City to Washington, D.C. where she began serving as an advisor to her father. She’s seen in 2018
At the time, she left the Trump Organization and stepped away from her fashion brand to focus full-time on her White House position. She’s seen in 2019
When asked to define the word ’style‘ in 2017, she said, ‚It’s a fitted blazer that inspires confidence, whether you’re jetting to playdates or to meetings.‘ She’s seen in 2018 and 2019
In 2017, soon after Donald was elected, she and Jared announced that they were moving from New York City to Washington, D.C. where they both began serving as advisors to her father.
At the time, she left the Trump Organization and stepped away from her fashion brand to focus full-time on her White House position.
‚It’s a diamond-encrusted watch that doesn’t lose its luster when you’re baking chocolate-chip cookies with your children,‘ she told New Yorker in 2017 when asked to define the word ’style.‘
‚It’s a fitted blazer that inspires confidence, whether you’re jetting to playdates or jetting to meetings you’re not authorized to attend.
‚It’s makeup that feels „barely there,“ which is coincidentally how I will describe my presence in the White House during congressional hearings years from now.‘
Post-White House glow up: After her dad left office, Ivanka began flaunting her physique again in mini dresses and baring her midriff in cropped looks – and she now loves to showcase her outfits online
After her dad left office in early 2021, Ivanka relocated from Washington, D.C., to Miami, Florida, with Jared, and their three kids, Arabella, 12, Joseph, 10, and Theodore, seven
And almost immediately, her style went through another drastic metamorphosis; she quickly went back to flaunting her figure in mini dresses and tiny tops. She’s seen in 2023
In November 2021, the former First Daughter (seen in Greece) announced that she was leaving politics permanently, and since then, she has enjoyed an extremely jet-set lifestyle
After her dad left office in early 2021, Ivanka relocated from Washington, D.C., to Miami, Florida, with Jared, and their three kids, Arabella, 12, Joseph, 10, and Theodore, seven.
Since then, it has seemed like she’s leaning back towards her former life as a socialite
And almost immediately, her style went through another drastic metamorphosis, quickly reverting back to flaunting her figure in mini dresses and tiny tops.
In November 2021, the mom-of-three announced that she was leaving the world of politics behind permanently to ‚prioritize her family,‘ after her dad Donald confirmed that he would be running for president again in the 2024 election.
‚I love my father very much. This time around, I’m choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family,‘ she said at the time.
‚While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena.‘
Since then, it has seemed like she’s leaning back towards her former life as a socialite.
She has certainly enjoyed an extremely jet-set lifestyle, embarking on more than a dozen trips in the last year alone, attending a slew of celebrity-filled parties, and dining at top restaurants.
She has embarked on more than a dozen trips in the last year alone, attending a slew of celebrity-filled parties, and dining at top restaurants. She’s seen at Jeff Bezos‘ 60th birthday
She loves to document her lavish endeavors and glamorous trips on her Instagram account – and she also seems to enjoy showing off her outfits online
In recent months, Ivanka has become even more adventurous with her looks and her latest obsession seems to be sparkles
She was seen wearing a dazzling silver skirt at the grand opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas in December 2023, and an intricate glittering skirt and shirt combo a few months before that
She also often bares her midriff in cropped looks – certainly a vast difference from her White House days
Ivanka is also often spotted hanging out with her A-list pals, like Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, and Kim Kardashian, as well top influencers, entrepreneurs, and designers.
She loves to document her lavish endeavors and glamorous trips on her Instagram account – where she has racked up more than seven million followers – and she also seems to enjoy showing off her outfits online.
In recent months, Ivanka has become even more adventurous with her looks.
Her latest obsession seems to be sparkles, as she was seen wearing a dazzling silver skirt at the grand opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas in December 2023, and an intricate glittering skirt and shirt combo when she celebrated Kim’s 44th birthday in Beverly Hills a few months before that.
She also often bares her midriff in cropped looks – certainly a stark contrast to her White House days.
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