A Princess Diana moment! Melania battles the wind ahead of her flight to Japan, as she pays tribute to American culture in a $3,900 Calvin Klein dress featuring postcards of the West
- Melania, 49, flew to Japan with her husband, President Donald Trump, on Friday
- The couple will be spending Memorial Day weekend in Tokyo during their four-day state visit that's tied to the enthronement of the new Japanese emperor
- Melania donned a white Calvin Klein button-down shirt dress featuring postcards of images from the American West for her flight
- The former model had a bit of a Princess Diana moment on the South Lawn of the White House when the breeze hit her dress and caused it to cling to her legs
- It was reminiscent of the famous backlit photo of the late royal wearing a see-through skirt, which was taken when she was Prince Charles's girlfriend in 1980
- The president and first lady traveled to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Marine One before boarding Air Force One for their flight to Japan
- They are the first state guests of Emperor Naruhito, who ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, following his father's early abdication
Melania Trump battled the wind in a $3,900 Calvin Klein shirt dress that clung to her legs and appeared see-through at the hem when she boarded Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday.
The 49-year-old first lady and her husband, President Donald Trump, 72, will be spending Memorial Day weekend in Japan during their four-day state visit to Tokyo that's tied to the enthronement of the new Japanese emperor.
Although she was headed abroad, Melania paid homage to American culture with her white button-down dress featuring postcards of images from the West.
Americana: Melania Trump, 49, wore a $3,900 Calvin Klein shirt dress featuring postcards of the American West to fly to Japan with her husband, President Donald Trump, on Friday
Windy: The first lady battled the breeze as her dress clung to her legs and appeared see-through at the hem as the sunlight showed through it
See it? It was reminiscent of the famous backlit photo of the late Princess Diana wearing a see-through skirt, which was taken when she was Prince Charles's girlfriend in 1980
The former model had a bit of a Princess Diana moment when the breeze hit her dress and caused it to cling to her legs while she walked towards Marine One with her husband.
The scene was reminiscent of the famous backlit photo of the late royal wearing a see-through skirt, which was taken when Prince Charles's then-girlfriend was working at a nursery in Pimlico in late 1980.
Despite the wind catching the hem of her white dress, the first lady was impeccably put together.
She paired her A-line frock with a thin belt that cinched her waist and a pair of navy blue Christian Louboutin heels.
Melania wore her highlighted brown hair down around her shoulders, and she shielded her eyes from the sun with a pair of dark sunglasses.
President Trump spoke to reporters on the White House lawn as he geared up for this trip to Japan, saying the U.S. will bolster its military presence in the Middle East with an additional 1,500 troops.
Added touches: Melania paired her A-line frock with a thin belt that cinched her waist and a pair of navy blue Christian Louboutin heels
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Affectionate: The president and first lady walked with their arms around each other's backs as they walked across the White House South Lawn to board Marine One
One last goodbye: As Melania made her way up the steps, Donald turned around to give a thumbs up to the crowd watching their departure
He noted that the troops will have a 'mostly protective' role.
Donald and Melania appeared to be in good spirits as they strolled across the South Lawn together ahead of their short Marine One helicopter flight to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
The two walked with their arms around each other's backs but temporarily parted when Melania boarded the helicopter.
As the first lady made her way up the steps, the president turned around to give a thumbs up to the crowd watching their departure.
Donald, who wore a navy suit and a long red tie, led the way to Air Force One after they landed in Maryland.
The wind continued to whip through Melania's dress as she followed her husband across the tarmac.
Precaution: The first lady held her dress closed as she stepped off Marine One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland ahead of their flight to Japan
Breezy: Melania let the wind whip through her dress while walking across the tarmac
On the go: Donald, who wore a navy suit and a long red tie, led the way to Air Force One after they landed in Maryland
Although they walked up the aircraft's steps together, President Trump inched his way ahead of his wife when they reached the top.
They both turned and waved before heading inside Air Force One ahead of their international flight.
The president and first lady are the first state guests of Emperor Naruhito, who ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, following his father's early abdication.
The U.S. president will hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and give a Memorial Day speech to troops stationed at an American naval base in Yokosuka before he and Melania return to Washington, D.C.
This will be the first time President Trump has not been in the U.S. during the holiday that honors fallen soldiers.
In 2017 and 2018, he made remarks at Arlington National Cemetery where he also laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier both years.
Honor: The president and first lady are the first state guests of Emperor Naruhito, who ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, following his father's early abdication
Leaving: Donald and Melania both turned and waved before heading inside Air Force One ahead of their international flight
Donald stopped at the cemetery earlier this week to honor soldiers who lost their lives while serving in the military.
Over the long weekend, he will be the guest of honor at cultural events intended to flatter the visiting leader — including a sumo wrestling tournament where he'll present the winner with a prize — and showcase the strength of the nations' friendship.
At the naval base, he is expected to inspect one of Japan's largest warships, the JS Kaga, which is being fitted out as what will be effectively the country's first aircraft carrier since 1945.
'As Japan's first state guests following the enthronement of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito on the first of May, this visit by the President comes really at a historic moment in Japan and it demonstrates that the alliance between the United States and Japan has never been stronger,' a senior White House official told press in advance of the first couple's visit.
'The alliance serves as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region,' the U.S. official added. 'The United States' and Japan's shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific serves as the foundation for a global partnership that strengthens security, prosperity, and a rules-based order around the world.'
