Her sharply tailored look for the inauguration and a black and white gown for the evening’s balls show she intends to strike a severe, unflappable note.

Melania Trump wore a custom look -- a strapless white gown with a geometric black trim and a small slit -- to the inaugural ball Monday night, completing her series of the day's outfits with a show-stopper from her own stylist. The first lady completed the look with a black choker and white heels.

The returning first lady and Barron Trump, the son she had once shielded from the public eye, used Monday’s inauguration to reintroduce themselves.

As the world watches for the transition of power on Inauguration Day, the fashion industry eyes the ensembles of the first ladies

CNN looks at what Melania Trump is wearing to the inauguration this year compared to 2016 with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion critic, The New York Times

The former model attended her husband’s second inauguration wearing a deep navy ensemble designed by Adam Lippes and hat by Eric Javits.

While Monday marks the transition of power as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president, many people are going to be eyeing Melania Trump's outfit.

Melania Trump’s scene-stealing outfit strikes again. President-elect Donald Trump tried to kiss his wife as he entered the Capitol Rotunda but her wide-brimmed hat got in the way. Instead he gave her an air kiss and she gave him a sly smile before he walked away.