Not all reactions were negative. Some supporters framed the look as perfectly on-theme for New Year’s Eve: bold, celebratory, and fashion-forward.
“Perfect dress to ring in the New Year,” one supporter wrote.
At the same time, a parallel thread of speculation bubbled up—less about the dress itself and more about Melania’s appearance. A few commenters insisted something looked subtly different, even if they couldn’t quite identify what.
“Melania looks different…. different smile or something?!!?” a netizen commented.
Inside the Room: A Political-Heavy Guest List
While online debate focused on fashion and appearance, the event itself continued as a highly exclusive Mar-a-Lago tradition, with notable attendees moving through the ballroom as 2026 approached. One pool report from the night mentioned the presence of figures such as Rudy Giuliani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, among others in attendance.
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