Melania Trump decided to make a bold fashion statement at the state banquet on Sept. 17, but not everyone was pleased with her rule-breaking moment.

The first lady donned a canary-yellow dress designed by Carolina Herrera, paired with a lavender belt. The off-the-shoulder silhouette was form-fitting, but some critics took issue with the outfit. It seems that Melania broke royal fashion protocols, but not in the way you might think.

Etiquette expert Jo Hayes told Hello! Magazine that Melania followed the rules with a floor-length dress, and surprisingly, her off-the-shoulder design was not an issue. “Covered shoulders, gloves, and a tiara are preferred, but not ‘mandatory’ in today’s day and age, where the rules have relaxed – but only slightly,” she explained.

The “long sleeves” of the

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