By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2025-01-03 21:41:46 | Updated at 2025-01-08 10:38:53
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Watch out, Melania Trump - there might be a new style icon entering the family.
On New Year's Eve, Donald Trump's son, Don Jr., made his entrance to the glamorous Florida bash alongside new girlfriend, socialite Bettina Anderson.
The 47-year-old was previously engaged to TV news personality Kimberly Guilfoyle, 55, but the couple parted ways late last year.
While Don Jr. may have looked dapper himself in a black tuxedo and matching bowtie, Anderson stole the show at Mar-a-Lago, looking chic in a glittering, strapless, sequined gown by Elie Saab.
She looked sensational in the tan-colored dress, which was complete with intricate silver and gold floral sequins emblazoned all over the top and skirt.
The blonde beauty, 38, wore her hair long and tucked behind her ears, pairing the look with a simple clutch bag, diamond necklace, and large diamond stud earrings.
Her makeup was quite natural-looking, as the newcomer wore a neutral lip and brown smoky-eye.
While her exact dress seems to be sold-out, it was once listed at $7,150, according to Google.
On New Year's Eve, Trump's son, Don Jr, made his entrance to the glamorous Florida bash alongside new girlfriend, socialite Bettina Anderson
But it seems that the dress was well worth the price as many have been effusively fawning over the look, leaving fashion fans excited to see how Anderson will style her upcoming looks as her boyfriend's father takes office in just a few weeks.
In a Friday issue of her Substack newsletter, controversial influencer and writer Jessica Reed Kraus, also known as @houseinhabit online, praised Anderson for her chic New Year's Eve look.
Krais wrote that, 'amid this dreary doomsday cycle,' fashion is the 'decided distraction' that everyone seems desperate for right now.
'Enter Bettina Anderson and the quiet revival of high glamour in the political scene,' Kraus declared.
'Alongside Melania's impeccably tailored Ralph Lauren suits commanding attention, Don Jr.'s new flame is earning a spotlight of her own,' she continued.
'Bettina made a dazzling debut at Mar-a-Lago's New Year's Eve celebration wearing a strapless nude ballgown edged in silver,' she gushed.
The blogger also noted how much Anderson stood out in her dress, calling her a 'budding style icon.'
'Up front, everyone looked flawless: Don Sr. in a classic tux, Elon Musk and his suited brood awkwardly folding into the scene, and Melania in a chic black gown caught laughing, dancing, even sharing a kiss (on the mouth!) with Donald at the stroke of midnight,' Kraus wrote.
The dress was well worth the price, with many have been effusively fawning over the gown
Anderson looked sensational in the tan-colored dress, which was complete with intricate silver and gold floral sequins emblazoned all over the top and skirt
While Don Jr. may have looked dapper himself in a black tuxedo and matching bowtie, Anderson stole the show, looking chic in a glittering, strapless, sequined gown by Elie Saab
Anderson stunned in a fierce red dress at the Trump family Christmas at Mar-a-Lago
''I need to know everything about that woman,' a follower messaged about Bettina. My group chats lit up with similar intrigue and admiration, cementing her place as a budding style icon for the conservative sector (who could really use it),' she concluded.
Kraus and her followers weren't the only ones captivated by Anderson's style.
Style expert Alisa Frederico told DailyMail.com that Anderson's New Year's Eve dress was a 'standout choice,' both 'elegant' and 'fashion-forward.'
'The design balanced sophistication and boldness beautifully, making it a memorable moment,' Frederico, who is the style director at Dressing Jane, told DailyMail.com.
'Her attention to detail in both styling and fit showcased her understanding of timeless glamour with a modern twist,' she continued.
Frederico also praised Anderson's choice to wear Elie Saab for the evening, explaining that Saab's designs 'exude elegance, with shimmering fabrics and couture-level craftmanship being hallmarks of his work.'
'Bettina has the potential to emerge as a fashion icon,' Frederico explained.
'Her choices so far demonstrate a willingness to take risks while maintaining a refined and polished aesthetic,' the expert continued.
'If she continues on this path, she could become a major influence in fashion, offering inspiration for others to embrace classic elegance with a contemporary edge. I am very much in favor in of her elegant take on bold femininity.'
New York-based fashion blogger Emily Hertz, agreed, telling the DailyMail.com that Bettina has 'always' been iconic.
'Adore her style,' she said passionately. 'She's as lovely a person as she is beautiful.'
The outing comes after a source told People that President-elect Trump's eldest son complained about ex-Kimberly's style - as some of her more questionable fashion choices resurfaced on social media.
The insider revealed that 'Don Jr. has been telling people for months that Kim is so uptight and always dresses so professionally in these kinds of dresses and high heels, and never looks relaxed or casual.'
Kimberly, 55, is most often photographed wearing plunging patriotic red and blue dresses from unknown designers, while Bettina has a penchant for showing off her high fashion purchases in professional Instagram photoshoots.
