Look out, Melania Trump: There could be a new style icon joining the family.
On New Year’s Eve, Donald Trump’s son, Don Jr., made his entrance to the glamorous Florida party with his new girlfriend, socialite Bettina Anderson.
The 47-year-old was previously engaged to TV news personality Kimberly Guilfoyle, 55, but the couple split late last year.
While Don Jr. may have looked dapper in a black tuxedo and matching bow tie, Anderson stole the show at Mar-a-Lago, looking dapper in a sparkly, strapless, sequined Elie Saab dress.
She looked sensational in the tan dress, which was completed with intricate silver and gold floral sequins embellished all over the top and skirt.
The blonde beauty, 38, wore her hair long and tied behind her ears, pairing the look with a simple clutch, a diamond necklace and large diamond earrings.
Her makeup looked quite natural, as the newcomer wore neutral lips and brown smoky eyes.
While her exact dress appears to be out of stock, it was once listed for $7,150, according to Google.
On New Year’s Eve, Trump’s son Don Jr made his entrance to the glamorous Florida party with his new girlfriend, socialite Bettina Anderson.
But it looks like the dress was worth it, as many have been effusively fawning over the look, leaving fashion fans excited to see how Anderson will style her next looks when her boyfriend’s father takes over in just a few weeks.
In a Friday edition of your Substack newsletterthe controversial influencer and writer Jessica Reed Kraus, also known as @casahabitar online, praised Anderson for her stylish New Year’s Eve look.
Krais wrote that, “in the midst of this sad apocalyptic cycle,” fashion is the “determined distraction” that everyone seems desperate for right now.
“Enter Bettina Anderson and the quiet resurgence of high glamor on the political scene,” declared Kraus.
“In addition to Melania’s impeccably tailored Ralph Lauren suits turning heads, Don Jr.’s new love is stealing her own spotlight,” he continued.
“Bettina made a stunning debut at the Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve celebration in a strapless nude ballgown with silver trim,” she gushed.
The blogger also noted how much Anderson stood out in her dress, calling her a “style icon in the making.”
“In the front, everyone looked impeccable: Don Sr. in a classic tuxedo, Elon Musk and his suit brood clumsily entering the scene, and Melania in an elegant black dress captured laughing, dancing and even sharing a kiss (on the mouth !). with Donald at the stroke of midnight,” Kraus wrote.
The dress was worth it and many have praised it effusively.
Anderson looked sensational in the tan dress, which was completed with intricate silver and gold floral sequins embellished all over the top and skirt.
While Don Jr. may have looked dapper in a black tuxedo and matching bow tie, Anderson stole the show, looking dapper in a sparkly, strapless, sequined Elie Saab dress.
Anderson surprised in a fierce red dress at the Trump family Christmas at Mar-a-Lago
‘I need to know everything about that woman,’ one 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 establishment (who could really use it),’ she concluded.
Kraus and his followers were not 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 “edgy”.
“The design beautifully balanced sophistication and boldness, making it a memorable moment,” Frederico, style director at Dressing Jane, told DailyMail.com.
“Her attention to detail in both style and fit showed her understanding of timeless glamor 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 craftsmanship as a hallmark of his work.”
“Bettina has the potential to become a fashion icon,” Frederico explained.
“Their choices so far demonstrate a willingness to take risks while maintaining a refined and polished aesthetic,” the expert continued.
‘If she continues down this path, she could become a major influence in fashion, offering inspiration for others to embrace classic elegance with a contemporary twist. I’m very much in favor of her elegant interpretation of bold femininity.’
New York-based fashion blogger Emily Hertz agreed, telling DailyMail.com that Bettina has “always” been iconic.
“I love your style,” he said passionately. “She is a person as charming as she is beautiful.”
The revelation 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 source revealed that “Don Jr. has been telling people for months that Kim is very uptight and always dresses very professionally in these types of dresses and high heels, and never looks relaxed or casual.”
Kimberly, 55, is often photographed in low-cut red and blue patriotic dresses by unknown designers, while Bettina has a penchant for showing off her high fashion purchases in professional Instagram photo shoots.