As U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepared for their summit, the fashion choices of the two first ladies, Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan, drew attention.
On September 23, local time, at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Melania Trump welcomed the Xi couple wearing pointed black high heels. The shoes are believed to be from the Italian luxury brand Manolo Blahnik, resembling the brand's signature 105mm pumps, which have a heel height of approximately 10.5 centimeters. Some of these pumps retail for over $1,600 in the U.S.
Melania Trump is reported to be about 180 centimeters tall. With the addition of heels over 10 centimeters, her height in the photos could reach around 190 centimeters.
In contrast, Peng Liyuan is often seen wearing lower-heeled shoes or flats at official events. On this occasion, she opted for shoes with a heel height estimated at 7 to 8 centimeters. Notably, her hairstyle also featured a significant change; she typically styles her hair neatly without much volume but appeared with an elevated updo, visually enhancing her height.
While official records on Peng Liyuan's height are scarce, various Chinese and international media outlets suggest she is around 164 to 165 centimeters tall. Based on this, wearing 7 to 8-centimeter heels would bring her height to approximately 172 centimeters, and considering her hairstyle, it could appear as tall as 177 centimeters. This results in a visual height difference of about 13 centimeters between her and Melania Trump.
In photos where the two women stand side by side, the height difference is less pronounced than expected. Peng Liyuan's choice of high heels and voluminous hairstyle significantly reduces the visual gap between them.
Meanwhile, the two first ladies, meeting for the first time in nine years, greeted each other with bright smiles at Andrews Air Force Base, with moments captured of Peng Liyuan engaging in conversation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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