American first lady Melania Trump and French first lady Brigitte Macron pose for a photo on April 24, 2018.
- Political outsiders Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron share surprisingly similar style as first ladies.
- Seen side-by-side at the state visit at the White House this week, their twin looks are sending a strong style message of unity between the two countries.
The French president and first lady arrived in D.C. on Monday for a state visit, giving Americans a chance to see first lady Melania Trump next to one of her closest style allies.
She and French first lady Brigitte Macron have a lot in common. Both women have husbands who became president by non-traditional paths, with Macron rising to prominence in banking and Trump in real estate.
Glamorous looks for extravagant dinners and galas are expected for former model Melania and former schoolteacher Macron, but everyday appearances count, too.
And the two first ladies have rolled out surprisingly similar style themes for their biggest moments in the spotlight: