
Melania Trump knows how to dress for a society event, a White House fête, or a photoshoot — but a national disaster? Some say, not so much. At least not on the first try.

After watching the progress of Hurricane Harvey safely from the presidential retreat of Camp David, President Donald Trump and the First Lady have departed the Maryland compound for a visit to Texas — and Melania, 47, picked a rather bizarre outfit for the occasion.

While Trump wore chinos, a white button-down shirt, and a windbreaker jacket, his wife looked more prepared for a Top Gun-inspired fashion shoot in her black slacks, green bomber jacket, and stiletto heels, which Americans were quick to mock on Twitter - and which she subsequently changed out of before reaching her final destination in Texas.

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She feels the need... the need for speed: Melania did her best Top Gun impression as she and Donald Trump boarded a plane for Texas on Tuesday

All change! The First Lady had changed her unsuitable ensemble by the time she arrived in Texas, opting to wear a white button-down and a pair of white Adidas sneakers, which looked almost brand new

That's better: Before landing at her destination, Melania changed out of her sky-high Manolo Blahnik heels

She's his wingman: She also wore a black top and pants layered with an army-green bomber jacket

Ready to roll: As Melania stepped off Air Force One in Texas, she was seen modeling a very different look - although she kept the same black ankle-length pants and the aviator-style shades

Melania certainly put the Air Force in Air Force One with her ensemble, layering the trendy army-green bomber over her all-black ensemble. She even accessorized with a pair of aviators, looking like a female version of Tom Cruise on a 1986 movie poster.

Never seen without a pair of heels, Melania didn't switch to flats or boots for the first leg of her trip either, picking a pair of particularly impractical Manolo Blahnik pumps for the occasion. But while those heels are appropriate for most of the events Melania has encountered so far during her husband's presidency, many critics are calling them a 'utterly idiotic', 'ridiculous', and a 'useless photo op.'

'Melania. Is. Wearing. Six. Inch. Stiletto. Heels. To. Visit. A. Disaster. Zone,' wrote one Twitter user. 'These. People. Just....These. People.'

'Melania ensures that at least her heels will be 5 inches clear of any floods. Utterly idiotic, makes her look like a hooke...oh, wait,' wrote another. A third added: 'What was your first clue that this Texas trip was to be nothing more than a fake, useless photo op? Was it Melania's six-inch spike heels?'

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon writer Jess Dweck imagined the scene once they land: '(Melania wobbles into shelter in 6-inch heels) "I here help. I bring you perfumes and chocolates."'

And it seems that the impractical nature of her outfit really hit home while Melania was in-flight, for she emerged from Air Force One wearing something very different, and far more suitable for the occasion.

When they arrived in Texas, Melania had completely swapped her outfit, except perhaps her pants, for something more appropriate.

Glamorous as ever: Despite traveling to areas of the country that have been ravaged by the horrific storm, Melania still ensured that she looked perfectly pampered, and wore a full face of make-up for the occasion

Say her name: The First Lady also wore a black cap with FLOTUS written across the front, having pulled her hair back in a ponytail to keep it off her face

Cap it off: Melania's choice of hat complemented her husband's white USA cap

All dressed up: Many Twitter users have chimed in to say that Melania's shoes are inappropriate

Already impractical for walking on grass on a rainy day, the shoes, some critics say, are laughable for a storm-ravaged area

Departing the plane, she was photographed wearing a baggy white button-down that matched her husband's, a FLOTUS baseball cap, to match her husband's white USA hat, and — most notably — white sneakers.

While not quite as practical as a pair of rain boots and a thick jacket might have been, the bright white sneakers, which looked brand new, were certainly a more appropriate choice than her sky-high heels.

And while the outfit may not have been the most rugged of choices, it's certainly a marked move away from the overtly glamorous ensembles the world is used to seeing Melania model.

But Melania's outfit change came too little too late as far as her online critics were concerned; indeed, the teasing began pouring in very quickly as soon as the initial photos of the couple hit the internet.

'Only Melania would wear heels to tour a flood zone,' one commenter noted.

Another added: 'UGH is right! Melania Trump with her obligatory high inch heels to a disaster area is ridiculous. Why?'

'Maybe Melania is wearing high heels so she can use them as a weapon if they get attacked by any sharks swimming down freeways.'

TWITTER USERS MOCK MELANIA Funny: One Twitter user joked that Melania misunderstood Texas' request for pumps Seriously!?! Twitter users have joked that the heels are Melania's version of 'wading boots' Yikes... Critics accused her of acting like she was going to a fashion show Advertisement

Flashback: In 2006, First Lady Laura Bush wore flats with her suit when she accompanied her husband to the Gulf Coast to tour the area destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and get an update on the recovery there

Slightly more sensible footwear: In 2010, Michelle Obama visited New Orleans, Louisiana for a post-Katrina update. Though it was years later, it was also pouring — and the First Lady wore flats

Rainy days: The couple carried their own umbrellas as they walked to board Air Force One

Inappropriate on more than one level? Some have found it tone-def for the First Lady to put so much thought into her appearance for such an occasion

Outfit change: Melania was wearing new clothes when she got off the plane in Texas

'Gotta love Melania wearing high heels to a disaster site. Real Housewife of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.'

'I see Melania is ready to dive in and help... with 6" spike heels. NOT. How out of touch!'

'Can't we stop being surprised by Melania's heels? This is not a family that's in touch with reality. This whole trip is a photo op.'

'Thankful Melania is wearing her high water heels.'

'Is it bothering anyone else Melania is wearing heels to see Houston? Girl this isn't a luncheon this is devastation!'

'Like, serious question: couldn't Melania have found some cute cowgirl boots or something? They're way more practical than four inch heels.'

Trump announced that they'd be heading to Texas on Twitter on Monday, writing: 'I'll be going to Texas tomorrow I look very much forward to it things are being handled really well. The spirit is incredible of the people. The coordination between all the different services as you know has been going very well [sic]," he said.

They arrived mid-morning, and soon after headed to Corpus Christi Fire Station 5 for a briefing.

At around 1:30, they made their way to Austin, where they will get a tour of the Texas Department of Public Safety Emergency Operations Center and receive a briefing from the governor's briefing room at the Emergency Operations Center. They are due to leave Austin around 4:20pm and go back to D.C.