Ivanka Trump caught the attention of many, and not all in a positive way, with her choice of attire at the 2025 Liberty Inaugural Ball in Washington held on Monday.

For those keeping up with the Trump family, you’ll undoubtedly know that Ivanka’s father, the always newsworthy Donald Trump, was officially inaugurated as President, marking his return to the Oval Office for a second term, having previously served from 2017 to 2021.
Every detail of Trump’s recent inauguration was under a telescope, examined closely by attentive netizens from around the globe. As the week unfolded, headlines ranged from Elon Musk’s controversial gesture to Melania Trump’s choice of headwear, and even attempts to lip-read Barron Trump’s conversations with Joe Biden garnered attention.
With so much focus on such details, it wasn’t surprising that even a simple dress could become the center of online debates.
The talk of the town this time was Ivanka Trump’s dress, a role model from her time serving as an advisor to her father during his first term.
We’d like to assert that fashion choices should rarely, if ever, summon public scrutiny—within respectful boundaries, of course.
However, the internet often thrives on commentary, leaving discourse on everything from hairstyles to clothing, social behaviors, and more among celebrities.
Ivanka drew both praise and ire for her choice to emulate a gown famously worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1954 film “Sabrina.”

The gown, crafted by the renowned Hubert de Givenchy, is simply unmatched and allure-enhancing. Reports noted that Ivanka’s version, a white dress with black floral adornments and a modest train, was a product of the iconic French fashion house, Givenchy.
Her ensemble was completed with long black opera gloves, sleek heels, a sparkling choker, and a classic chignon hairstyle, much like Hepburn’s original choice for the look.
Even so, beauty didn’t shield Ivanka from critics. Some users shared unkind remarks, noting differences in texture and finesse from Hepburn’s iconic attire.
One commentator harshly remarked, “The longer I look at the details, the more laughable this becomes,” highlighting perceived shortcomings in the dress details.
Another internet voice opined, “The texture and the embroidery on Ivanka’s version look cartoonish, and it lacks the same finesse. Hepburn is incomparable.”
Additionally, some drew heavily on the connection to Hepburn, suggesting the tribute was unfit, coming from the Trump line.
Notably, these opinions represent one angle of the discourse. Ivanka received substantial admiration for her elegance and modern rendition of Hepburn’s timeless style.
Hepburn’s son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, acknowledged Ivanka’s choice, seeing reason for the homage rooted in their long-standing familial acquaintance, noting the historical and personal significance of such a moment.
In an interview, he expressed, “It is no wonder that growing up in a family which knew our mother as a household name she chose to draw inspiration from her, to seek the ultimate elegance and class reference, for an occasion such as this one – the inauguration and the 32nd anniversary of our mother’s passing and, most of all, Martin Luther King’s day. What a cocktail!”
With Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, stepping away from roles in the White House, her choice of attire becomes a statement in personal style rather than a political reflection.
Let us know your thoughts: Was Ivanka’s choice a tribute to style, or did it miss the mark?