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See Every Outfit Melania Trump Has Worn During the State Visit to the U.K.

From her sleeveless Dior gown at the state banquet to a Celine trench coat.

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Thoughtfully preparing a wardrobe for a state visit is no easy task. Take the First Lady's trip to England this week, for example. Following protocol, and dressing appropriately for every event on the itinerary is critical.

"The office carefully to prepare our President and first lady (and delegation) of what is expected all before the moment the door of Air Force One opens in England," Pamela Eyring, the president of the Protocol School of Washington, shared in a recent interview with CNN.

"This will include cultural customs and courtesies of the UK, arrival, motorcade route, security, media, weather, which could affect dress and attire at different events."

Sartorial diplomacy is also key in curating effective state visit ensembles.

Kate Betts, a fashion journalist and the author of Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style suggested that Melania should wear both American designers and clothing that references the U.K. during the visit.

"The best choice of outfit, in terms of diplomacy, would be to wear the work of an English designer or a young American designer," Betts, told CNN.

"The first family should represent our country with dignity and pride, but it would also be a gracious gesture if they acknowledged the British fashion industry in some way," she said.

Thus far, Melania has worn a range of designers, some that nod to the goals of this week's state visit (Burberry, Michael Kors), and others that don't appear to (Dolce & Gabbana, Hervé Pierre, Dior, Celine, Hermès). See all of her outfits from the trip so far below:

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Even before Melania had left for the U.K., her clothes were already nodding to the country. Before departing the White House for the trip, the First Lady was photographed in a London-inspired look: a Gucci shirtdress covered in British landmarks including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

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Upon arrival at Stansted Airport, the First Lady stepped off of Air Force One wearing a printed blouse designed by the iconic British fashion label Burberry. She paired the sleeveless top, which features a pussy-bow neckline and illustrations of military medals, with a navy Michael Kors skirt suit. As Kors is an American designer, the ensemble references the two countries meeting this week for a state visit.

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Melania quickly changed for her first official event of the day, a welcome ceremony at Buckingham Palace. She chose a form-fitting white dress by Dolce & Gabbana, which she paired with wide-brimmed hat by Hervé Pierre and pumps, for her meeting with the Queen, Prince Charles, and Camilla. It's a look some have said resembles Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady.

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On the first night of the state visit, the Queen hosted a white-tie state banquet at Buckingham Palace. Melania wore white, as did several royal women, including the Queen, Camilla, and the Duchess of Cambridge. The First Lady paired her sleeveless Dior gown with white gloves and an updo.

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Melania kicked off day two of the state visit wearing a Celine trench coat, which she paired with black pumps and a black crocodile Birkin bag.

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The first lady chose a vibrant red cape dress by Givenchy for dinner at the U.S. ambassador's home.

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On the final day of the three-day state visit, Melania wore a white coatdress with a matching hat for an event in Portsmouth commemorating the anniversary of D-Day.

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