Is Meghan bidding to be First Lady of fashion - by choosing identical outfits to presidents' wives, from Jackie Kennedy to Melania Trump? By Eliza Scarborough Published: 08:29, 2 November 2024 | Updated: 08:34, 2 November 2024 e-mail 1 View comments She has been said to echo Princess Diana in some of her fashion choices. But it seems that the Duchess of Sussex has now been drawing inspiration from a different source: The First Ladies of the United States. And their influence appears to stretch back to the 1980s as Nancy Reagan's formal, almost regal approach to dressing has seemingly found its way into Meghan’s wardrobe.
From the elegance of Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama ’s chic modernity, mixing contemporary designs and bold prints, Meghan’s wardrobe has subtly mirrored some of the most iconic figures in American political fashion history. Back in the 1990s, Hillary Clinton turned heads when she donned a cold-shoulder Donna Karan gown at a White House event. That bold choice was a statement, pushing boundaries in an era when presidents' wives were often expected to be conservative and demure.
Now Meghan has adopted these First Lady formulas for her own fashion choices. Melania Trump Both Meghan and Melania share a very similar fashion taste, dressing with clean lines for a minimal American style look. Both Melania and Meghan share a love of fashion and both seem to favour clean lines, creating a minimal American look During Melania and Donald Trump’s UK tour in 20.