Usha Vance wears Oscar De La Renta gown as she attends state dinner for British royals with JD Vance

Usha Vance attended the welcome ceremony and state dinner honouring the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Washington DC.

The Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance was seen at the White House during the historic four-day state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Washington, DC. The Second Lady – who is expecting her fourth child with US Vice President JD Vance – is rarely seen in public, making appearances primarily at official engagements.

Here's a breakdown of what she wore! (AFP, Instagram)

Inside the royal visit

The royal visit provided a fitting occasion for a rare public appearance. Usha attended the official welcome ceremony held in honour of the King and Queen alongside her husband, JD Vance. Arriving on the South Lawn, she wore a long, light pastel blue ensemble featuring delicate cutwork detailing along the hem, with her baby bump subtly visible.

Following the official welcome ceremony, a White House state dinner was hosted in the East Room by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The glittering evening drew a host of high-profile guests, including Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, along with members of the Trump family. US Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance were also among the distinguished attendees.

For the formal dinner, Usha arrived in an elegant yet understated evening gown by Oscar de la Renta, perfectly complementing her husband’s sharply tailored black tailcoat ensemble. Here’s a closer look at their ensembles.

Usha Vance looks stunning in Oscar De La Renta

The Second Lady’s gown, designed by Oscar De La Renta, was a study in understated elegance, defined by a clean, sculptural silhouette that fell into a soft A-line shape. Crafted from double-face wool, the fabric draped gracefully down her body. The strapless neckline framed her shoulders and collarbones, while the rich noir hue deepened the overall sense of sophistication, in tandem with the formal theme of the evening.

At the centre of the design was a striking crystal floral appliqué that bloomed across the bodice. The embellishment appeared delicately hand-arranged, forming an intricate, almost three-dimensional motif. Rather than overwhelming the gown, the floral detail was thoughtfully placed on one side, acting as a focal point that balanced minimalism with ornamentation.

The look was styled with a matching bias-cut shawl, draped effortlessly off the shoulders. Usha Vance's hair was swept back into a neat, low updo, allowing the neckline and embellishment to remain the visual focus. Minimal jewellery complemented the ensemble, reinforcing the gown’s quiet luxury, while classic black heels completed the look.

JD Vance complemented her in black

JD Vance was dressed in classic white-tie eveningwear, wearing a sharply tailored black tailcoat with structured shoulders and a clean, elongated cut, paired with a crisp white waistcoat and a matching white bow tie. The look was completed with a stiff, wing-collared white shirt and highly polished black dress shoes, adhering closely to traditional diplomatic dressing standards.