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Lara Trump recently showcased a striking Fourth of July dress on social media, designed to honor America’s 250th anniversary, but the gown features a notable flaw in its flag representation.
The dress was created by Cuban-born designer Oscar Garcia-Lopez, based in Coral Gables, Florida. In a video shared on Instagram, Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, modeled the custom piece.
The patriotic design prominently features the red, white, and blue colors of the American flag, with structured panels and gold star embroidery accenting the shoulders. The bold look includes a red bodice, a draped blue panel on one shoulder, and a crisp white panel on the other.
Despite its visual appeal, the dress has been called out for inaccurately depicting the American flag, specifically because the number of embroidered stars does not match the official 50. This revelation comes shortly after Lara faced criticism and was labeled a “grifter” following a controversial social media post promoting her USA-themed activewear line.
Designer Oscar Garcia-Lopez wrote on Instagram addressing Lara directly: “JULY 4th celebration of independence, freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Feliz 4 de Julio!!!!”
Fans quickly praised the dress for its patriotic style, with comments such as “Love this dress @laraleatrump!!! You’re always so fashionable!”
and “Outstanding tribute to our nation and our beautiful Lara Lea.”
In recent weeks, Lara has been frequently sharing images and videos of outfits in red, white, and blue. Ahead of the nation’s milestone anniversary, she reposted content from the Republican National Committee featuring a B-2 bomber flying over Capitol Hill at twilight, with a Ferris wheel from Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair visible on the National Mall. The RNC captioned it, “It’s cool to love America,” a statement that sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some users criticizing the political messaging.
The Great American State Fair itself attracted scrutiny, with observers noting sparse attendance. In addition to the dress controversy, Lara’s promotion of her activewear brand, which emphasizes “Made in the USA” manufacturing and promotes fitness and female empowerment, has drawn accusations of commercial opportunism from detractors online.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has also been under the spotlight recently for an error made during the national anthem, which was noted by Fox News viewers.
As the 250th anniversary celebrations continue, Lara Trump’s patriotic fashion statements and public appearances remain a topic of both admiration and debate.