The Presidents' wives club: Melania Trump puts on a chic show in a cool black cape while Brigitte Macron looks set for spring in yellow, as first ladies tour the White House grounds with their husbands

  • Melania, 47, donned a $2,790 Givenchy tuxedo cape worn over a Dolce & Gabbana dress and sky-high Christian Louboutin heels
  • Brigitte, 65, sported a custom Louis Vuitton outfit featuring a pale yellow coat over a matching dress, and, like Melania, she donned black patent leather pumps
  • Melania and her husband, President Donald Trump, greeted the Macrons at the West Wing of the White House on Monday evening
  • Together, the couples planted a tree on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One for a tour of Washington monuments in Washington, D.C.  
  • After the helicopter ride, they had dinner at Mount Vernon, the home of America's first president, George Washington
  • Earlier in the day, Brigitte wore a double-breasted pink coat by Louis Vuitton and skinny black pants when she arrived at Joint Base Andrews 
  • The couple traveled to the United States to be guests at  the Trumps' first state dinner of the administration

Melania Trump and France's first lady Brigitte Macron put on a stylish display at the White House on Monday evening before heading to a private dinner at Mount Vernon. 

Melania, 47, gave a nod to some of the biggest designers from her guest's home nation, wearing a $2,790 Givenchy tuxedo cape, Christian Louboutin heels, and a Christian Dior purse, which she paired with a Dolce & Gabbana dress.  

 Meanwhile Brigitte, 65, stuck with her favorite design house, donning a custom Louis Vuitton ensemble featuring a pale yellow coat worn over a matching dress. Like Melania, she also sported black patent leather stilettos. 

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Fashionistas: Melania Trump and France's first lady Brigitte Macron put on a stylish display at the White House on Monday evening 

Fashionistas: Melania Trump and France's first lady Brigitte Macron put on a stylish display at the White House on Monday evening 

Looking sleek: On Monday, Melania, 47, looked chic in a $2,790 Givenchy tuxedo cape worn over a Dolce & Gabbana dress. She and Brigitte Macron are pictured on the South Lawn

Looking sleek: Melania, 47, looked chic in a $2,790 Givenchy tuxedo cape worn over a Dolce & Gabbana dress

Bright light: Brigitte, 65, donned a custom Louis Vuitton ensemble featuring a pale yellow coat worn over a matching dress

Bright light: Brigitte, 65, donned a custom Louis Vuitton ensemble featuring a pale yellow coat worn over a matching dress

Night and day: Brigitte's cheerful dress featured black buttons and a black ribbon belt that complemented Melania's all-black look
Night and day: Brigitte's cheerful dress featured black buttons and a black ribbon belt that complemented Melania's all-black look

Night and day: Brigitte's cheerful dress featured black buttons and a black ribbon belt that complemented Melania's all-black look 

Center of attention: The French first lady and her husband held hands as they stood between President Trump and his wife

Center of attention: Brigitte and Macron held hands as they stood between President Donald Trump and his wife 

Brigitte and her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, received a warm greeting outside the West Wing of the White House, kicking off the first state visit since President Donald Trump took office. 

Although Melania and Brigitte wore dramatically different outfits, their looks were actually quite complementary.

Brigitte's yellow coat featured a black ribbon tie and black buttons that matched Melania's all-black ensemble, which was cinched with a Ralph Lauren belt. 

While the French first lady carried a Louis Vuitton cylinder-shaped evening bag with a top handle, the U.S. first lady opted for a sleek black Dior crocodiles-skin clutch.

The Macrons traveled to Washington, D.C. with a sapling European Sessile Oak that is approximately 4.5 feet tall and between 5-10 years old. The tree comes from Belleau Woods, a historic landmark tied to the United States' entry into World War I.

Over 9, 000 American marines died in the Belleau Wood battle in June 1918, and the forest has become a memorial site that symbolizes the sacrifices the U.S. made to ensure peace in Europe. 

Together, the two couples planted the tree on the South Lawn of the White House before departing the White House on Marine One for a tour of historic monuments in Washington.

Possibly taking a cue from the Macrons, who were photographed holding hands upon their arrival, the Trump also had their hands clasped together while walking across the lawn.   

Rubbing off on them? Possibly taking a cue from the Macrons, the Trump also had their hands clasped together while walking across the lawn

Rubbing off on them? Possibly taking a cue from the Macrons, the Trump also had their hands clasped together while walking across the lawn

Gift: The Macrons traveled to Washington, D.C. with a European Sessile Oak, which the couples planted on the South Lawn 

Gift: The Macrons traveled to Washington, D.C. with a European Sessile Oak, which the couples planted on the South Lawn 

Symbolic: The tree comes from Belleau Woods, a historic landmark tied to the United States' entry into World War I 

Symbolic: The tree comes from Belleau Woods, a historic landmark tied to the United States' entry into World War I 

International relations: Trump and Macron, both political novices, have developed an unlikely friendship

International relations: Trump and Macron, both political novices, have developed an unlikely friendship

Visit: The Macrons traveled to the United States to be guests at the Trumps' first state dinner of the administration

Visit: The Macrons traveled to the United States to be guests at the Trumps' first state dinner of the administration

Taking off: After planting the tree, the couples boarded Marine One for a tour of Washington's historic monuments 

Taking off: After planting the tree, the couples boarded Marine One for a tour of Washington's historic monuments 

Next top: Macron and his wife held hands as they stepped off Marine One after the tour 

Next top: Macron and his wife held hands as they stepped off Marine One after the tour 

Historic house: The Trumps and Macrons posed for photos upon their arrival at Mount Vernon 

Historic house: The Trumps and Macrons posed for photos upon their arrival at Mount Vernon 

Dinner time: The two presidents chatted while they made their way to the house 

Dinner time: The two presidents chatted while they made their way to the house 

Great minds: Melania and Brigitte both when to fix their hair at the same time 

Great minds: Melania and Brigitte both when to fix their hair at the same time 

Dinner date: The two presidents held on tight to their wives' hands while deep in conversation

Dinner date: The two presidents held on tight to their wives' hands while deep in conversation

The scenic helicopter ride ended at Mount Vernon, the home of America's first president, George Washington.

The couples are to have dinner the historic plantation house, and Melania will open the state floor for a press preview of the state dinner and décor after their meal.

The Macrons traveled to the United States to be guests at the Trumps' first state dinner of the administration.  

On Tuesday morning, the President Trump and his wife will host the State Arrival Ceremony on the South Law of the White House.  

According to the White House, nearly 500 members of the military from five branches will be on the South Lawn for a 'Review of the Troops' when the Macrons arrive.

Guests invited to attend the ceremony include Cabinet secretaries, members of Congress, military families, and students from the Maya Angelou French Immersion School in Temple Hills, Maryland.

While she may have had to share the style spotlight with Melania this evening, Brigitte was front and center as she and her husband arrived in Washington, D.C. earlier in the day. 

French style: Brigitte donned a double-breasted pink coat by Louis Vuitton for her trip to Washington, D.C. on Monday 

French style: Brigitte donned a double-breasted pink coat by Louis Vuitton for her trip to Washington, D.C. on Monday 

Epitome of chic: On Monday, France's first lady wore the coat over a classic button-down shirt and skinny black pants featuring zippers at the ankles 

Epitome of chic: France's first lady wore the coat over a classic button-down shirt and skinny black pants featuring zippers at the ankles 

Close as can be: Brigitte and her husband held hands while posing for photos together upon their arrival

Close as can be: Brigitte and her husband held hands while posing for photos together upon their arrival

France's first lady was wearing a double-breasted pink cashmere coat featuring black buttons by Louis Vuitton and skinny black pants when she and France's 40-year-old president landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

Brigitte wore her spring-inspired coat over a classic white button-down shirt featuring a mock-neck collar.  

Her voluminous blonde hair was worn loose around her shoulders, and she held a structured $3,700 Louis Vuitton handbag in her right hand.

She topped off her chic ensemble with a pair of classic black patent leather pumps.

While she opted for eye-catching pink, her husband looked dapper in a navy suit and tie paired with black wingtip dress shoes.

Macron held his wife's hand as they walked off Cotam 001, the French Air Force One, and they continued to hold hands while they posed for pictures.

The French couple's public display of affection serves as a juxtaposition to Melania and Trump's awkward history with hand holding.  

The first lady famously swatted her husband's hand away when he reached for hers upon their arrival in Israel last May.

In February, social media users were convinced that Melania refused her husband's hand yet again ahead of a trip to Ohio amid allegations that he had an affair with porn star Stormy Daniels.  

First ladies first: Brigitte was the first to walk out of Cotam 001, the French Air Force One

First ladies first: Brigitte was the first to walk out of Cotam 001, the French Air Force One

His look: While Brigitte opted for pink, Macron looked dapper in a navy suit and matching tie 

His look: While Brigitte opted for pink, Macron looked dapper in a navy suit and matching tie 

Support system: Macron helped his wife keep her balance by holding her hand as they walked down the steps of the aircraft 

Support system: Macron helped his wife keep her balance by holding her hand as they walked down the steps of the aircraft 

Touching moment: France's president and first lady were presented with purple flowers when they arrived at Joint Based Andrews

Touching moment: France's president and first lady were presented with purple flowers when they arrived at Joint Based Andrews

When disembarking Air Force One, Melania tends to hold on the railing as the president walks alongside her.

Brigitte, however, relied completely on her husband to help her keep her balance when they arrived in the U.S. on Monday. 

She and Macron were presented with flowers when they arrived at Joint Based Andrews, and Brigitte kissed the girl — a student at a local bilingual English-French school — on the cheek.

After posing for numerous photos, Brigitte threw on a pair of sunglasses while watching her husband address the news media.   

Following the grand ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday, Macron will have formal talks with the U.S. president, who has developed an unlikely friendship with the fellow political novice.

The Trumps spent two days in Paris last July and were the Macrons' guests of honor at the annual Bastille Day parade that celebrates France's independence.

Warm welcome: Brigitte kissed the girl ¿ a student at a local bilingual English-French school ¿ on the cheek

Warm welcome: Brigitte kissed the girl — a student at a local bilingual English-French school — on the cheek

Shoulder-length 'do: Brigitte's voluminous blonde hair was worn loose around her shoulders 

Shoulder-length 'do: Brigitte's voluminous blonde hair was worn loose around her shoulders 

Representing her country: France's first lady carried a black Louis Vuitton handbag, which retails for $3,700

Representing her country: France's first lady carried a black Louis Vuitton handbag, which retails for $3,700

Added touch: Brigitte topped off her look with classic black patent leather pumps 

Added touch: Brigitte topped off her look with classic black patent leather pumps 

Accessorizing: Brigitte threw on a pair of sunglasses before her husband addressed the news media at Joint Base Andrews 

Accessorizing: Brigitte threw on a pair of sunglasses before her husband addressed the news media at Joint Base Andrews 

Letting him shine: Brigitte walked away while her husband made his way toward the microphone 

Letting him shine: Brigitte walked away while her husband made his way toward the microphone 

In the City of Lights, Macron welcomed Trump with a military band as Les Invalides, a trip to a military museum and monument, and a five-star dinner inside the Eiffel Tower.

During the visit, Trump told Macron's wife, 'You're in such good shape,' and the trip ended with an effusive display of hugging, hand-yanking and back slapping.

Their long goodbye was reminiscent of an earlier hand shake, at their first face-to-face in Brussels in May, that was the very definition of a grip-and-grin. 

Recalling the handshake in an interview with Fox News that aired on the network Sunday, Macron said it was actually 'a very friendly moment.'

'Seeing Prime Minister Abe and some of the different victims — I resisted,' he admitted. 'But in fact, I mean, it was — it was a very natural moment, I have to say. And a very friendly moment. Don’t worry.'

He said that he and Trump had developed a 'strong personal relation' based on their interactions, including the trip to Paris for Bastille Day. 

Right behind him: The French first lady stood behind her husband as he addressed the media 

Right behind him: The French first lady stood behind her husband as he addressed the media 

Touring the town: After arriving in Washington, D.C., the Macrons headed to the Lincoln Memorial 

Touring the town: After arriving in Washington, D.C., the Macrons headed to the Lincoln Memorial 

In sync: The two held hands as the walked through D.C. together 

In sync: The two held hands as the walked through D.C. together 

Practical: Brigitte ditched her pumps and opted for a pair of black booties while walking around D.C.

Practical: Brigitte ditched her pumps and opted for a pair of black booties while walking around D.C.

Power walker: Brigitte took long strides while walking alongside another woman 

Power walker: Brigitte took long strides while walking alongside another woman 

By his side: The couple stayed close together as they walked down the steps of the memorial 

By his side: The couple stayed close together as they walked down the steps of the memorial 

Wind blown: At one point, Brigitte used her fingers to brush her hair away from her face 

Wind blown: At one point, Brigitte used her fingers to brush her hair away from her face 

'We have a very special relationship because both of us are probably the maverick of the systems on both sides. I think President Trump’s election was unexpected in your country and probably my election was unexpected in my country. And we are not part of the classical political system,' he said.

Macron also told Fox, 'I think we are very much in line on some very critical issues of this world — and especially counter terrorism and fight against ISIS.'

A senior U.S. official said Friday that this week's festivities in Washington are 'something of a celebration of the relationship.'

'I think it’s indicative of a desire to continue to forge a close relationship, a stronger relationship, a relationship that’s already very strong, I think — among the strongest that we have of any allies and partners in the world,' the official said.

However, the senior Trump administration official also predicted that there would be 'a full and free airing of points of view' on global issues during their talks this week, 'many of which we feel are pretty closely aligned France, and then a few which may not be as tightly aligned.'

'But more than anything, I think what the President would like to hear from President Macron is his counsel and his point of view and his perspective,' the official said.

Multi-tasking: The couple answered journalists' questions as they walked down the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial 

Multi-tasking: The couple answered journalists' questions as they walked down the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial 

Look of love: Macron smiled brightly at his wife while they made their way through the crowd

Look of love: Macron smiled brightly at his wife while they made their way through the crowd

Bonjour: Brigitte took off her sunglasses to greet people along the way 

Bonjour: Brigitte took off her sunglasses to greet people along the way 

Affectionate: Macron placed a hand on his wife's hip as she shook hands with a woman in the crowd

Affectionate: Macron placed a hand on his wife's hip as she shook hands with a woman in the crowd

Grinning all the way: The couple both flashed bright smiles while meeting people at the historic monument 

Grinning all the way: The couple both flashed bright smiles while meeting people at the historic monument 

Presidents Macron and Trump will hold bilateral talks on Tuesday morning and appear side-by-side at a joint news conference after. A state dinner is to follow that Politico says will have 150 guests. 

Democrats and members of the media are getting the short shrift this year. Neither were invited to the meal that's taking place in the White House's State Dining Room, aside from Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards.

A scaled-down affair, Trump's first state dinner will not take place under the cover of tents set up on the South Lawn that were a hallmark of Barack Obama's dinners. 

The parade of celebrities who came to those formal affairs is expected to be all but non-existent.  

A guest list has not been released yet for Tuesday's dinner. 

House Speaker Paul Ryan's office confirmed to DailyMail.com that he would be in attendance. 

Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis are also planning to attend, Fox News reported.  

Months of preparations: The first lady's office has been overseeing the state dinner that comes much later in Trump's tenure than his predecessors'

Months of preparations: The first lady's office has been overseeing the state dinner that comes much later in Trump's tenure than his predecessors'

Dinner selection: Melania has selected the Clinton China (pictured in 20016) for the event

Dinner selection: Melania has selected the Clinton China (pictured in 20016) for the event

Looking back: In July, the Trumps spent two days in Paris, where they dined with the Macrons at Le Jules Verne Restaurant in the Eiffel Tower (pictured)  

Looking back: In July, the Trumps spent two days in Paris, where they dined with the Macrons at Le Jules Verne Restaurant in the Eiffel Tower (pictured)  

Bonding: Trump shook hands during the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees during the trip 

Bonding: Trump shook hands during the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees during the trip 

Celebration: The Trumps were the Macrons guests of honor at the parade (pictured), which celebrates France's independence

Celebration: The Trumps were the Macrons guests of honor at the parade (pictured), which celebrates France's independence

The Washington National Opera will provide the evening's entertainment.

The first lady's office has been overseeing the state dinner that comes much later in Trump's tenure than his predecessors'.

Barack Obama and George W. Bush held state dinners in November and September, respectively, the first year of their presidencies.

France is getting its turn earlier under Trump than it did under either previous American president, with the last two coming in 2007 and 2014.

Melania highlighted the work her office has done to make her husband's first state dinner a reality in a morning tweet that said: 'After months of preparations, @POTUS and I are looking forward to hosting our first State Dinner with France! Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this visit a success.'

The first lady's office said Monday that  the menu for Tuesday's dinner would consist of: Goat Cheese Gateau, Tomato Jam, Buttermilk Biscuit Crumbles, Young Variegated Lettuces, Rack of Spring Lamb, Burnt Cipollini Soubise, Carolina Gold Rice Jambalaya, Nectarine Tart, and Crème Fraîche Ice Cream. 

Tomorrow's meal is being prepared by White House Executive Chef Christeta Comerford.

China from both the Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush administrations will be used during the upscale meal.

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