As the world watches for the transition of power on Inauguration Day, the fashion industry eyes the ensembles of the first ladies.

First lady Melania Trump made a fashion statement with the wide-brimmed hat she wore to the President Trump's inauguration. NBC News' Valerie Castro has more on the fashion of inauguration day.

Melania Trump used to walk red carpets in sparkly, sheer outfits. As first lady, she embraces suits, high-fashion designers, and bold accessories.

Tuesday's gathering wrapped up three days of inaugural festivities and ended with the clergy offering the 47th U.S. president "one final plea."

First lady Melania Trump stood behind President-elect Donald Trump as he took the oath of office Monday. The navy blue boater hat she wore covered her eyes almost entirely, which she paired with a double-breasted coat and a pencil skirt in the same color.

Eric Javits, the designer behind the viral hat worn by Melania Trump at the inauguration, told "CBS Mornings" he wasn't sure if the first lady would wear it due to the venue change.

Javits, who is best known for his stylish visors and fedoras made with Squishee, a man-made, lightweight material with sun-proof protection, told the Miami Herald that he was “very grateful” the former model chose him for the big day.

Melania Trump wore a custom look -- a strapless white gown with a geometric black trim and a small slit -- to the inaugural ball Monday night, completing her series of the day's outfits with a show-stopper from her own stylist. The first lady completed the look with a black choker and white heels.

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To land the kiss on her cheek, Trump would have had to either crane his neck or move her hat. Instead, he gave her an air kiss, and Melania leaned in to meet him, suggesting that this interaction was more about logistical challenges than any deeper significance, but their hand-holding added a sense of connection.

Melania Trump and Jill Biden both wore outfits by American designers to Donald Trump's inauguration.

President Trump entered the Commander-in-Chief ball with first lady Melania Trump to a thunderous ovation as the inaugural events continued late into the night on Monday.