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How Melania Trump dazzled her way to the (very) White House: Glamorous Slovenian has been rehearsing for years to become America's First Lady

Published: 19:45 EST, 14 January 2017 | Updated: 10:11 EST, 15 January 2017

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On Friday she becomes the most powerful woman in the world – and the most carefully scrutinised.

So perhaps it is a good job that Melania, 46, was a professional model before becoming the third Mrs Donald J Trump.

Indeed, it seems the glamorous Slovenian has been rehearsing for years to become America's new First Lady, with a non-stop parade of decidedly close-fitting outfits, all in presidential white...

2001 (left): Her first year as a permanent US resident and Melania opts for an understated ensemble for a film premiere, while (right) in 2002 this form-hugging dress, complete with a sizzling pout, helped her bag her first taste of fashion fame

2003, left: She briefly attempts a demure look in a strapless gown for the opening of the American Ballet Theatre while (right) in 2004, a racier corseted lingerie-style dress ensured Melania and her assets did not go unnoticed at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood

2005, left: Just months after her wedding to Trump, Melania glows in a grown-up embellished floral gown and (right) in 2006, this gown was chosen to make the most of Melania's curves just weeks after son Barron was born

2007, left: Back to her form-fitting best in this ruched, mid-length dress, topped with a striking platinum wig and (right), in 2008, about as casual as Melania gets - attending the Sex and City premiere in an A-line frock

2009 (left): Posing provocatively in a strapless dress was sure to attract attention, particularly outside celebrity haunt Ciprani and (right) in 2010 in a Herve Leger dress for the QVC fashion event, shortly after launching her own jewellery line

2011 (left): A Grecian-style dress by Michael Kors for the White House Correspondents' Dinner and (right) in 2012, Melania proves she has sharp shoulders as well as elbows in this custom-designed sequin dress by Marc Bouwer for the Vogue Met Ball Gala

2013 (left): A simple sundress - but with requisite cleavage - for the Trump Invitational Grand Prix at his club in Palm Beach and (right) in 2014, shocked scenes in Florida as she debuts a more conservative wardrobe - shortly before Trump begins plotting a Presidential nomination

2015 (left): Husband about to run for President? Dress code: demure and glamorous, fit for a First Lady, while (right) in 2016 dressed in an elegant Thierry Mugler gown for the Time 100 Gala