Fashion diplomacy: Melania Trump wears emerald green gown for White House dinner

US First Lady Melania Trump made a fashion and a diplomatic statement on Tuesday as she welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wearing an emerald green gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab.

Melania, walking alongside her husband President Donald Trump, welcomed MBS at the White House for a dinner honoring the Crown Prince.

The first lady turned heads in the floor-length, sculpted Saab dress, which she wore with pointed heels.

U.S. first lady Melania Trump greets Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman as he arrives for a dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 18, 2025.

The gown’s deep green color could be seen as a tribute to Saudi Arabia.

The first lady wore minimal jewelry simply complementing the dress with diamond earrings and rings.

US First Lady Melania Trump, accompanied by President Donald Trump, waits for the arrival of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman prior to a state dinner at the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2025.

President Trump hosted MBS at a dinner that brought together some of the world’s influential business, tech, investment and sports figures.