Lara Trump Shines in Traditional Dress at State Dinner with President Trump and Xi Jinping

Lara Trump has stolen the show at the state dinner for President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, arriving at Beijing's Great Hall of the People in a traditional Chinese qipao. The 43-year-old turned heads in a Sao Lijina maxi dress. The body-hugging, ankle-length gown came in a warm brown tone, beautifully decorated with large daisy blooms in white, blush, and cream. The dress featured a classic high mandarin collar and short cap sleeves, blending modern fashion with traditional Chinese culture. Lara completed her look with a small Lady Dior bag in latte-colored quilted leather. Walking into the ornate, gold-paneled hall alongside her husband, Eric Trump, she wore her blonde hair down in loose, elegant waves. Her choice of attire was seen as a respectful and stylish nod to the host nation, once again proving her role as a key figure on this international trip. That morning, Lara cut a striking figure in a long white structured dress covered in black polka dots, paired with chunky black sunglasses as she walked alongside her father and Xi. The glamorous daughter-in-law of the president was front and center as the delegation toured Beijing on Thursday morning. Walking alongside President Trump and President Xi at the historic Temple of Heaven, Lara caught everyone's attention with her sophisticated style. She wore a white Alessandra Rich silk midi dress covered in bold black polka dots. The dress featured a classic pointed collar, shoulder pads, and a cinched waist that created a very elegant silhouette. To complete her look, she wore Saint Laurent chunky black sunglasses and Christian Louboutin pumps in a soft blush patent color. Many observers noted that Lara seemed to embody the graceful style of First Lady Melania Trump. Instead of just walking with her husband, Eric Trump, she was seen shoulder to shoulder with the president himself as the crucial meetings began. The trip started on Wednesday night, May 13, when Air Force One touched down in Beijing. Lara was seen descending the steps of the aircraft in an elegant white dress, accompanied by Eric Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Before the trip, Lara teased her followers on X with a The journey officially began at Joint Base Andrews, where Lara and her husband were seen boarding Air Force One. For the flight, Lara looked elegant in a blue Alessandra Rich polka dot silk midi dress. Upon arrival, the group received an extravagant welcome, with Chinese schoolchildren chanting welcome as they met with Vice President Han Jiang. While Lara has moved from being a co-chair of the Republican National Committee to hosting her own show, My View with Lara Trump, Eric remains focused on the family business. Although he is the executive vice president of the Trump Organization, the company confirmed that he is there only as a supportive son. He is not participating in any private business meetings or official negotiations. Instead, he stands by his father to mark this historic occasion. While Lara takes center stage, many have noticed that First Lady Melania Trump did not join the president on this trip. This is a major change from the 2017 state visit, where Melania was an online sensation in China. Back in 2017, Melania spent time with President Xi's wife, Pang Liyuan. They visited schools, watched Peking opera, and participated in cultural classes like calligraphy and cooking. At that time, Chinese social media was obsessed with Melania's floral dresses and her calm composure. Even though Melania's videos and photos still go viral in China today, her absence this time has disappointed many fans who were hoping to see the First Lady again. However, it seems Lara Trump is more than ready to fill that space, representing the Trump family's image with confidence and style.