Fashionistas and foreign policy watchers were buzzing over the first lady’s clothing choices Saturday.

Melania Trump wore a flowing black pantsuit with black patent stilettos, a chunky neck chain, and a wide golden belt when she debarked Air Force One in Saudi Arabia — and she did not cover her head.

Some observers saw the decision as a gesture of independence by a first lady who is still easing into her public role.

Women in the kingdom, including visitors, are ordinarily required to cover their hair, according to Islamic custom.

In 2015, President Trump blasted then-first lady Michelle Obama for not wearing a headscarf during a Saudi visit.

“Many people are saying it was wonderful that Mrs. Obama refused to wear a scarf in Saudi Arabia, but they were insulted,” he tweeted at the time. “We have enuf enemies.”

But, in fact, his critique was out of step with Saudi practice for foreign dignitaries.

High-level visitors are exempt from the strict dress code. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not wear hijabs or headscarves during state visits.

Ivanka Trump’s outfit — a black maxi dress with a bold white-and-red graphic print, hold the hijab — was also seen as acceptably modest attire for a foreign visitor.

The first lady wore a bright red dress with slit sleeves for a formal banquet with the Saudi royal family Saturday evening.