A low chignon, French twist, or structured bun all read as appropriately formal
Taste and adjust the heat to your preference
Here is a close up of the light layers on the painted dresser

Thursday, pre-inaugural wreath-laying ceremony Melania : Black knee-length coat and fitted dress by Norisol Ferrari Ivanka : Green coat and dress combo by Oscar de la Renta Thursday night, dinner for GOP donors Melania : Slinky gold column gown by Reem Acra Ivanka : White-and-black capped-sleeve column gown by Oscar de la Renta, featuring a super-size bow and a white train Friday, Presidential Inauguration Melania : Custom powder blue dress and cropped jacked by Ralph Lauren, with suede gloves and an updo Ivanka : White assymetrical jacket and trousers by Oscar de la Renta Friday night, Inaugural balls Melania : Vanilla crepe off-the-shoulder gown with a red silk ribbon at the waist, which Melania designed with Herv Pierre, former creative director of Carolina Herrera Ivanka : Glittering, nude, long-sleeved Carolina Herrera gown Saturday, National Prayer Service Melania : Black, belted coat with blue pumps Ivanka : Velvet Oscar de la Renta coat dress with matching burgundy headband and gloves
