4. Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump had a full modeling era long before she pivoted to politics, power suits, and pastel coats. If you are only familiar with her White House wardrobe, please prepare yourself. At a 1999 Thierry Mugler show, young Ivanka hit the runway with radioactive green eyeshadow, bleached brows, and hair that looked like it had its own gravitational pull.

Was it fashion? Was it performance art? Who knows — but it definitely wasn’t your typical summer job at your dad’s company. Say what you want about her modeling days, but Ivanka was putting in the work — and rocking some seriously big hair while she was at it.

5. Tiffany Trump

Long before her White House engagement and fancy Mar-a-Lago wedding, Tiffany Trump was just a little kid twirling around at a grown-up party — in pink loungewear, no less. In one sweet photo, she’s dancing with her dad, curls bouncing, looking like a tiny “bedtime Barbie.” Honestly, she totally stole the spotlight.

The contrast between this adorable moment and her later debut in full glam, including that shimmering Elie Saab wedding gown, is proof that even Trump women have to grow into their rhinestone stilettos.

6. Eric Trump and Lara

Before she became an RNC figure and headline regular, Lara Trump (née Yunaska) had had more of a laid-back, girl-next-door vibe. In a 2002 New Year’s Eve photo, Lara is all sharp cheekbones and subtle makeup — totally different from the super-polished look she rocks today.

Speculation around cosmetic tweaks aside, this throwback proves one thing: Lara didn’t just marry into the Trump family, she evolved to match the aesthetic like a true shapeshifter.