It was hard to miss Melania Trump at the 2026 World Cup finals on Sunday. No, it wasn't because she was in a private box with the president and other world leaders. It was because of her sunglasses.

Her oversize Dior frames took the mirrored look to a new level. They were so reflective that you could watch the entire match through her glasses.

It was a daring fashion moment for the first lady, but not the first time designer sunglasses have been at the center of one of Melania's looks. They are a go-to accessory for her, whether she's stepping off of Air Force One, speaking to survivors of a natural disaster, or watching a sporting event.

Take a look at some of the most high-end sunglasses Melania has worn over the years.

When Melania arrived in Washington, DC, the day before Trump's 2017 inauguration, she wore a black coat by Norisol Ferrari and Gucci sunglasses.

The large square frames are a signature shape for Melania, obscuring much of the top half of her face.

Public opinion on the glasses was split at the time. Some thought they were an homage to another first lady, Jackie Kennedy (as her powder blue suit was the following day), while others thought they were a fashion faux pas because she was scheduled to visit Arlington National Cemetery that day.

Melania joined her husband on Marine One in August 2017 to visit people affected by Hurricane Harvey in Corpus Christi, Texas. She chose an aviation-themed look for the occasion.

She was dressed casually for the visit, in black trousers, a black top, and an army-green bomber jacket resembling those worn by Air Force pilots. The most noticeable element of Melania's look was her stiletto heels, but her aviator sunglasses were a close runner-up.

Designed by Victoria Beckham, the Loop Aviators had silver frames and looked almost exactly like the sunglasses pilots are known to wear (personally, they make me think of Tom Cruise in "Top Gun").