Updated: Trump’s Fashion Don’t at the Royal State Dinner
Update at the bottom.
Trump embarrassed himself (and us) on the first day of his visit to the UK, ranting on Twitter about boycotting AT&T over CNN, attacking Meghan Merkle, and generally being the buffoon in the most sophisticated and proper society on the planet. For those expecting more faux pas, Trump didn’t disappoint tonight. We know that Trump dresses like a soup sandwich, wearing dumpy suits, cheap Made in China clown-length ties, and ill fitting everything. Let’s face it – a seventy plus fat guy who lives on Big Macs, fries, and soft drinks pretty much looks like crappola in virtually anything he puts on. But tonight, the guy who describes himself as “really, really rich” looked like he rented his white tie and tails from the aisle with the flashing blue light at Kmart. He appeared tonight looking like some overweight gamer wearing a Fred Astaire costume to a Halloween party at the local YMCA. His appearance, especially alongside Prince Charles was laugh out loud funny. To wit:
Notice the white vest, known as a “waistcoat” in white tie parlance. Look at Prince Charles, and the look at His Orangeness. See the difference? Trump’s waistcoat, obviously designed for someone who’s ACTUALLY 6′ 3″, hangs down a good 4″ below his tailcoat. Prince Charles is fitted correctly, with his waistcoat, not bought off the rack, slightly shorter than the front of his tailcoat. It’s a small, but very telling faux pas. Trump passes himself off as an upper class elite billionaire who’s an expert in all things, including technology and climate science. The problem is, he doesn’t know shit about proper formal dress, and obviously ignored any advice to the contrary. For contrast, here’s how past presidents have worn the look.
I know this is nitpicking, but our female politicians suffer this criticism on a daily basis. I find that all’s fair, so Trump deserves mockery for desperately begging for mockery for the way he’s dressed.
UPDATE:
One of our readers sent in this correction to the royal photo:
Well, looks like we have a new candidate for “Fat Bastard” in any further Austin Powers movies.
1Oh, dear. Not exactly Beau Brummell is he? Trump looks like he rented his outfit off the rack without even trying it on. Or he didn’t know what it was supposed to look like. All crass; no class.
2Looks like he is wearing a bolero jacket. Look how happy the Queen looks with Obama.
3I’m noticing Melania’s sleeveless outfit. Remember when Michele Obama wore a sleeveless something and the right-wing went ballistic?
At least she is wearing clothes, however, so that is something.
4He could be the butler.
5In the 18th century men wore long waistcoats because there were no zippers. Maybe the D didn’t want to have to check his zipper!
6He probably thinks the too long vest makes him look thinner just like his too long ties. Another fail.
Still unclear why millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent on this trip. There is nothing of substance on the agenda.
7He seems to have gained weight in office. We will never know if he’s gone gray(er) in office because of the hideous pee-colored dye he uses on his hair. Guess we’ll have to settle for watching his weight explode. Driving a golf cart certainly won’t help him shed those pounds. Not to mention that he thinks exercise shortens your life.
8The boys appear to follow Trumps “style sense.”
9https://twitter.com/yashar/status/1135691229780484098
Okay, there are a lot of things I don’t like and complain about regarding our country and its history. But I don’t think there has ever been a bigger embarrassment then this thing we “elected” president .
10That pic of Helen Mirren pointing out how to stay in character to Will Ferrell is classic!
11Thanks Juanita!
My drink came out my nose when I read,
12“Trump dresses like a soup sandwich”
First Trump continues his playground bully behavior with insults and name-calling to a member of the royal family and the mayor of London. Then he dresses like a caricature of a president at a state dinner and appears to nod off while the Queen gives her remarks at the banquet.
Just think of the damage this poor excuse for a leader will do when he meets with Teresa May on Tuesday. Wonder if he’ll threaten to put tariffs on them if they continue to show CNN on their TVs?
All Americans owe the Brits a heart-felt apology for inflicting this fool on them. He is one gigantic embarrassment to the US.
13Spankee looks like a kid playing dress-up.
The Brits must have laughed themselves silly.
Heck, I am laughing myself silly just looking at that photo. There are no words.
14Also, his cuffs need to be visible and the trousers should taper down instead of looking almost like gypsy pants! To be fair, President Obama looks like he borrowed his uncle’s White Tie threads (he always rocks a business suit, so not sure what happened). Kennedy looks great but completely overshadowed by Jackie and her cape.
15The queen gave him a book. She doesn’t get enough credit for her dry sense of humor.
16I don’t think that’s a waistcoat. Trump, trying to draw in millennials, is wearing that 21st century invention, the Untuckit shirt. He’s woke.
17Methinks that some poor White House valet is now winging his way to Pyong Yang, after dressing His Majestic Corpulence. Carrying a sealed letter from RAT45 to his bff/soulmate Kim Jung Un, letter states that bearer is to ‘vacation’ with Kimmy’s nuke negotiators.
18El Jefe, I completely and totally agree.
19Just one small correction: Meghan Markle, not Meghan Merkle.
We know trump is a buffoon. Him in a waistcoat reminds me of the “Beverly Hillbillies.”
20Wait for demented donnie to claim he wore the waistcoat right and every one else is guilty of fashion faux pas.
21Next all his sheepies will be clamoring for a similiar look. Guillani will probably make a point to wear one somewhere inappropiate, which is anywhere he is.
in fairness to the “Beverly Hillbillies”, they were poor people, who only struck it rich by accident. they had no reason to know about fashion until then. people did try to help them when necessary and, by and large, they followed the “expert” advice.
my guess is that Trump himself “designed” that embarrassment to formal wear.
22My guess is somebody forgot the State Dinner was white-tie, and there was a last-minute scramble to get a rental. Only Jared seems to have maybe remembered to pack his.
What is Il Douche, a 52 Long? Looks like they got him a 52 Reg and adjusted the vest to meet the too-low-rise pants. Anyway it is ridiculous.
23Thanks for the explanation on Trump’s outfit. Couldn’t figure out why his was the only waistcoat that hung below the jacket, etc. Looked weird and no one else had that look. He’s staying with the American Ambassador in London right? No one thought to mention that this wasn’t the right look? Eric Trump and Jared seemed to get it right.
24Personally, I’m sadly disappointed that the state dinner did not consist of hamberders and french fries still in their McDonald’s wrappers (but placed on silver chaffing dishes).
Years ago a Brit-like person told me that the true sign of nobility is graciousness in all social interactions, so the Queen probably would rather gnaw off her arm than to perform such a stunt. Me, on the other hand, have no nobility and come from a long line of trailer trash. So I’d probably also put a plastic cockroach in Trump’s Big Mac.
25@ TSP #25
26I would have used a live TX roach.
Lisbeth Echeandia #24, actually theirs were a tad long, they might have known better but they didn’t want to totally embarrass dad.
27Lisbeth Echeandia @ 24,
Perhaps the American Ambassador was feeling a bit passive-aggressive towards the fat POS?
28This wasn’t a fashion faux pas. It was his way of upping everyone else in that pix and at the head table. He will do anything to be the center of attention.
29Check out a photo taken from the side. The vest was designed to cover his paunch, the jacket to stop at the waist. Different tailors? Borrowed jacket?
30Something has to hide the Spanx. He sure looks ridiculous though.
31All I could think of when I saw the Orange Embarassment was “it’s Mr.Creosote. PLEASE don’t offer him anything that’s ‘wafer’ thin!!” Love that Monty Python!
32The answer is simple, none of the other presidents had to fit theirs over a girdle.
33I must say, vis-a-vis the picture of 44 and the Queen, I don’t know who looks more pleased to be photographed together…
34Did anyone notice that Obama had a comfortable, gentle lean toward the queen? Nobility, as per #25 above.
35The klown bowtie made my day!
re Cheryl #3 on how happy the Queen looks with Obama, I’m reminded of a composite photo of the Pope smiling and laughing with eight other people, and then standing next to Trump and looking as if his dog had just died.
36Grumpy Trumpy looks like a giant penguin waddling out on the ice. Has anyone ever coached him on how to pose in a photo lineup? Has anyone told him that a well-fitted suit and a smile on his face will make him look slimmer? His waistcoat is so tight across his pouchy belly that the little white points are flipping up. No wonder he took a little nap during the queen’s speech. He was oxygen deprived. I hope he was physically as uncomfortable, cinched in, and out of place as he looks. What a doofus.
37Old Fart – yes they are both beaming. Photos with the orange one – nope not so much. You know after this dinner she went back to her quarters slipped into something comfy, had her tea and biscuits and then said “thank god that’s over”
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