{"id":5774,"date":"2025-09-19T14:36:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=5774"},"modified":"2025-09-24T21:43:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:43:10","slug":"we-found-a-great-alternative-to-melanias-canary-yellow-state-banquet-gown-and-its-only-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/19\/we-found-a-great-alternative-to-melanias-canary-yellow-state-banquet-gown-and-its-only-40\/","title":{"rendered":"We found a great alternative to Melania\u2019s canary yellow state banquet gown (and it\u2019s only \u00a340!)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Loved Melania\u2019s Caroline Herrera state banquet dress? We\u2019ve found a brilliant lookalike that\u2019s only \u00a340 (Picture: ASOS\/Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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President Trump\u2019s official state visit to the UK is in full swing and last night\u2019s glitzy state banquet at Windsor Castle<\/a> marked the most formal and fashion-filled moment of the two-day affair.<\/p>\n

The Princess of Wales<\/a> looked breathtaking in a couture gold lace gown by British designer Phillipa Lepley, paired with the iconic Lover\u2019s Knot tiara that the late Princess Diana<\/a> adored.<\/p>\n

You\u2019d be forgiven for thinking that with such a sparkling, incredible dress all eyes would be on Catherine, but it was Melania Trump<\/a>\u2019s bright yellow dress that stole the show.<\/p>\n

Love her or loathe her, the First Lady opted for something quite daring for the lavish dinner: an off-the-shoulder, floor-length Carolina Herrera dress in canary yellow, with a pale pink waist belt and turquoise earrings. <\/p>\n

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ASOS DESIGN Fold Over Bardot Midi Dress in Orange<\/h2>\n

A sleek off-the-shoulder number, this ASOS DESIGN Fold Over Bardot Midi Dress in Orange features a fold-over Bardot neckline and figure-skimming silhouette. The bold colour is bright and uplifting and works for all seasons. Pair it with a pale pink waist belt as worn by Melania. <\/p>\n

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It may not have been to everyone\u2019s taste but there\u2019s no arguing that Melania\u2019s dress was eye-catching. <\/p>\n

And while Melania\u2019s exact look likely came with a five-figure price tag, we\u2019ve found a high street<\/a> alternative that delivers all the drama without the cost. <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s state the obvious, the ASOS DESIGN Fold Over Bardot Midi Dress<\/a> isn\u2019t quite as bright as the Carolina Herrera number, but with long sleeves and a fitted waist, this off-the-shoulder dress bears a pretty striking resemblance to its designer counterpart. <\/p>\n

Pair it with a chunky light pink waist belt \u2014 Lemon Daisy Accessories\u2019 Vasia Women Square Buckle Belt<\/a> (\u00a325) is perfect for this \u2014 and voila! You\u2019ve got the First Lady\u2019s look without spending a small fortune. <\/p>\n

Melania\u2019s bold banquet look might not be to everyone\u2019s taste, but it\u2019s proof that colour, confidence, and a strong silhouette can still steal the spotlight.<\/p>\n

And with this ASOS version<\/a>, there\u2019s no designer label or designer budget required.<\/p>\n

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