On March 31, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stepped into the spotlight in Washington, D.C., delivering remarks that grabbed attention but it was her outfit that ignited a wave of online chatter.
Wearing a sleeveless green dress and brown heels, the 27-year-old’s bold fashion choice became the focus of social media scrutiny.
Viewers quickly weighed in on the ensemble’s fit. One X user remarked, “That dress looks way too snug on her,” while another posted, “Karoline Leavitt’s outfit doesn’t seem to fit right!”
A YouTube comment on a clip of her walking read, “That green dress is clearly too tight.” An Instagram user quipped, “She’s got a millionaire husband and still can’t find a dress that fits?” Leavitt has yet to address the fashion critiques publicly.
Beyond the style buzz, Leavitt’s personal life has also drawn eyes to her marriage to businessman Nicholas Riccio. In a February 2025 interview on The Megyn Kelly Show, she opened up about their 32-year age gap.
At 27, Leavitt is married to the 59-year-old Riccio, a relationship that began during her Congressional campaign. A mutual friend hosted an event at Riccio’s New Hampshire restaurant, where he first heard her speak. “We started as acquaintances,” Leavitt said, “but we fell in love.”
When Megyn Kelly asked if the age difference gave her pause, Leavitt admitted, “I was apprehensive at first… but he’s incredible. He’s my greatest supporter, my best friend, my rock.”
She praised Riccio’s self-made success as an entrepreneur and his unwavering support for her career. The couple, parents to one child, share a strong bond, with Leavitt calling him “the best dad I could ever ask for.”
