From Melania's Jackie Kennedy tribute to Nancy's 'Reagan red' – best inauguration outfits

Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

During the traditional ceremony which took place on January 20, 2017 in front of the famous Capitol Building, the businessman’s beautiful wife was by his side to show her support.

Taking on the role of America’s First Lady, Melania Trump stepped into the spotlight in style.

Former model Melania, 49, showed off her fashion credentials from the outset choosing to wear an outfit from an iconic American designer for the very important day.

The mum-of-one wore a stunning pale blue number from Ralph Lauren which drew comparisons to former First Lady and 1960s style icon Jackie Kennedy.

The outfit comprised of a double-face jacket with cropped sleeves worn over a matching knee-length dress.

She completed her look with a pair light blue long gloves and her signature Manolo Blahnik stilettos in a similar colour.

Take a look back at the outfits worn by the former First Ladies on inauguration day.

Jacqueline Kennedy

First Lady of America from January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963

The 1960s style icon chose American fashion designer Oleg Cassini to create her beige wool dress and coordinating coat for her first official outing as First Lady.

The coat featured a round neckline, two large buttons and elegant three-quarter length sleeves.

Lady Bird Johnson

First Lady of America from November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969

Following fashionable Jackie Kennedy was no easy task for Claudia Alta, who was known to all as ‘Lady Bird’.

The socialite wore a bold red coat and matching hat for her husband’s inauguration day.

A black scarf detail at the collar perfectly complimented her accessories – black leather gloves, a pair of matching pumps and a purse with a gold chain.

Pat Nixon

First Lady of America from January 20, 1969 – August 9, 1974

Patricia Nixon wore a custom made Jay Sarnoff coat when her husband became president in the late 1960s.

The bright pink double-breasted number featured a belt which nipped it in at the waist and created an elegant silhouette.

Betty Ford

First Lady of America from August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977

Betty wore a blue number with white piping along the edges for Gerald Ford’s inauguration in the summer of 1974.

The outfit had a plunging neckline and a matching jacket.

Rosalynn Carter

First Lady of America from January 20, 1977 – January 20, 1981

First Lady Rosalynn wore a long tail coat dress for the inaugural day parade.

She teamed the outfit which featured a high neckline and buttons down the front with a pair of leather boots and matching gloves.

Nancy Reagan

First Lady of America from January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989

Nancy Reagan commanded attention on inauguration day in an Adolfo coat dress similar in style to Rosalyn’s.

The glamorous coat was in a shade of red dubbed Reagan Red.

The American actress completed her outfit with a coordinating red pillbox hat.

For her husband’s second inauguration she wore another design in the same colour.

Barbara Bush

First Lady of America from January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993

The wife of George H. W. Bush wore a blue coat with gold buttons down the front for her husband’s inauguration.