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The modern silhouette also created a striking contrast with Peng Liyuan’s more traditional red floor-length ensemble during the evening’s formal events.

Earlier that same day, Trump adopted a different but equally tailored look while joining Peng for a visit to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington.

For that appearance, Trump wore a charcoal tweed skirt suit with a wrap-style jacket featuring a high, asymmetrical collar, while Peng appeared in a navy dress incorporating elements associated with traditional Chinese styling.

The two first ladies toured the museum as part of a diplomatic program focused on cultural ties between the United States and China, placing their fashion choices under the same international spotlight as the broader state visit.

Fashion has long been one of the most visible elements of Trump’s approach to the role of first lady, in part because of her background as a professional model before entering the White House.

Her recent wardrobe has continued to favor clean lines, fitted jackets, dramatic formalwear and major European fashion houses including Dolce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, Christian Louboutin and Alexander McQueen.