Regardless of what we think of that Republican National Convention speech by Melania – or her husband’s now confirmed run for the Whitehouse – you have to admit she did look pretty spectacular standing behind that dais.

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Less surprisingly, the white Roksanda ‘Margot’ dress she wore sold out globally within minutes of her now much-parodied speech, proving fashion enthusiasts care little about plagiarism, Rick Astley references or My Little Pony connotations.

According to Mrs Trump’s “people”, the dress was a little something she had tucked away in her personal wardrobe after buying it herself on Net-A-Porter While they didn’t let on at the price (that would be vulgar, no?) we’ve learned that it was originally for sale in the bridal section of the luxury site and probably left a $3000 mark on The Donald’s Platinum AMEX bill.

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For the record, music royalty Tali Lennox wore it first in a blush pink version at the Roksanda Autumn/Winter 2016 show way back in February. As did genuine royalty, Princess Madeline of Sweden, at her son Prince Oscar’s Christening in May. But it’s hard to argue Melania (who frighteningly, wore it better.

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Tali Lennox at the Roksanda AW16 show in February
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While it’s just a matter of time before every high street store creates its own rip-off version of the bell-sleeved crepe dress from London-based Serbian designer Roksanda Ilincic’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection, you can still pick it up in black and hot pink.

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Roksanda, Margot Crepe Dress, $1790. SHOP NOW

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Rocksanda, Cady Dress, $1790. SHOP NOW

Or if pants are more your thing, there’s a similar jumpsuit or black top version still on offer at present too.

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Roksanda, Margot Crepe Jumpsuit, $1990. SHOP NOW

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Roksanda, Truffaut bell-sleeve stretch-cady top, $1250. SHOP NOW


Regardless of whether you think Donald is the right man for the Oval Office, one thing’s certain: Melania might just be the most stylish FLOTUS since Jackie K. Just keep her away from the microphone in future, Don.