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Donald Trump is accused of breaking the costume code at the Pope's funeral as he appeared wearing a blue suit and blue tie.
The strict costume code for the Vatican event stipulated that men had to wear a dark suit with long black tie and white shirt. Shoes, long socks, coats and umbrellas also had to be black.
What Dolland Trump wore at Pope Francis' funeral
Ukrainian leader Volodimir Zelenski was not wearing a tie, and Joe Biden was wearing a blue tie. All three were charged with "lack of respect", the Daily Mail writes, as the majority of world leaders were dressed in black.
President Trump, who was in the first row among hundreds of foreign officials and royal families, wore an open blue set, decorated with a US flag. He paired it with a glossy blue tie.
Traditionally, elegant and dark sets are worn as a sign of respect - a practice followed by many of the leaders who had gathered.
Melania, sitting next to her husband on her 55th birthday, was wearing a black coat, combined with lace veil and gloves.
This was just two months after Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski had been described as "rude" by a journalist in the White House because he was not wearing a suit during his visit to the Oval Office-with reports claiming that Trump had been annoyed by his appearance.
Reactions to Trump's dress
Trump received strong criticism from attendees, who said he stood out "like a fly in the milk" among the other leaders.
One woman, Alison Graham, criticized the American president by saying: "Why is Trump the only man wearing a blue suit? Does not feel what it appropriate? Shame. "
Another viewer, Sam, added: "How disrespectful to wear a blue suit at a funeral."
And a third, Mandalen, broke out: "Didn't it have a black suit? Even a very dark blue? Where is the respect? "
Prince William also criticized for wearing a dark blue suit at the funeral, though he was wearing a black tie.
The costume code for the funeral of the deceased modifika demanded men to wear dark costumes, long black tie and a button on the left jacket lapel, where only Vatican honors are allowed to be placed.
Women had to wear long black dresses, gloves and veil, and the only jewelry allowed was a pearl necklace.
Under the guidance of the Catholic Church, women had to wear black, closed shoes, and Melania chose a simple pair of black heels.
Add an elegant black lace veil and matching gloves, and also wore a simple pendant with a cross decorated with diamonds.
Source: iefimerida.gr
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