Kamala Harris fashion as President

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Presidents don't do fashion. They need to project stability and security, which is the antithesis of fashion.

Kamala Harris is a good dresser. Not the best (Jackie Kennedy and Melania Trump occupy first place jointly), but good enough.

Looking forward to the First Husband dropping off a suit at the National History First Ladies Collection!!!

Wait, why are you comparing Harris to two women who's only political accomplishment was marrying someone? Honest question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NOPE. Let’s not do this.

It’s fine to have a thread for spouses and family members. But the nominees are off limits. If you wouldn’t have a thread for Trump or for Biden in terms of fashion, then there shouldn’t be one for Harris.

OP was asking about trends in fashion, not what the nominee will wear. I assume OP thinks trends may be different depending on who is the next pres.

Don’t be a sexist and assume it was a question about what Kamala will wear.

There have been plenty of articles written about fashion trends of various presidents - usually on political lines.

No she wasn't. OP is just pissed that there is a thread about Usha Vance and neglected to search to see that there are already threads about Kamala and Trump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think we've made such leaps in politics and gender because when the news broke yesterday, I didn't even reflect on the fact that (a) she's a woman; (b) she's ethnic; and (c) clothes. Like, none of this seems on anyone's priority radar. In either political party. Which is a really huge jump in 5-10 years, right?

So what do I think about her clothes? Well, the OP's question is the first time I've thought about it ever (good sign). Historically, she's always come across very well on stage, like any other president or VP - which I guess means she should keep doing what she's doing: Neutral, well fitted suits that don't distract. Basically, same answer as Biden, Obama, etc etc. (To keep it party neutral, I would say trump, but i've always thought his suits are very ill-fitting and distracting; first time i saw him at a debate, I asked my DH what they hell he was wearing, because it was so distracting).

Point being: I am pretty excited we're at a place where, at least for me, this is a non-question.

"she's ethnic" means that clearly you did reflect on it. That's just not the right kind of language to use here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NOPE. Let’s not do this.

It’s fine to have a thread for spouses and family members. But the nominees are off limits. If you wouldn’t have a thread for Trump or for Biden in terms of fashion, then there shouldn’t be one for Harris.

It’s just for fun! Lighten up. I like her as a leader and can still enjoy talking about her style. I feel she would not be insulted in the least by a bunch of randoms who think her pantsuits really work for her 🤷‍♀️

No. We need to be taken seriously. Talk about RFK jr or Trump's 'fashion style' first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NOPE. Let’s not do this.

It’s fine to have a thread for spouses and family members. But the nominees are off limits. If you wouldn’t have a thread for Trump or for Biden in terms of fashion, then there shouldn’t be one for Harris.

I agree.

We wouldn’t do this to a male candidate. Ugh.

[Anonymous]

She is wearing similar to Pantone Merkel but with a better figure. Christine Legarde type clothing would suit her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She is wearing similar to Pantone Merkel but with a better figure. Christine Legarde type clothing would suit her.

For the love of all that is holy do not bring Madame Lagarde into this!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NOPE. Let’s not do this.

It’s fine to have a thread for spouses and family members. But the nominees are off limits. If you wouldn’t have a thread for Trump or for Biden in terms of fashion, then there shouldn’t be one for Harris.

I agree.

We wouldn’t do this to a male candidate. Ugh.

All men always just wear dark suits. There is nothing to discuss. Women wear a variety of things, so there is something to discuss. Relax.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NOPE. Let’s not do this.

It’s fine to have a thread for spouses and family members. But the nominees are off limits. If you wouldn’t have a thread for Trump or for Biden in terms of fashion, then there shouldn’t be one for Harris.

Because they are men, no one cares about their fashion. No one is off limits here. Carry on!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NOPE. Let’s not do this.

It’s fine to have a thread for spouses and family members. But the nominees are off limits. If you wouldn’t have a thread for Trump or for Biden in terms of fashion, then there shouldn’t be one for Harris.

It’s just for fun! Lighten up. I like her as a leader and can still enjoy talking about her style. I feel she would not be insulted in the least by a bunch of randoms who think her pantsuits really work for her 🤷‍♀️

No. We need to be taken seriously. Talk about RFK jr or Trump's 'fashion style' first.

We did that. We can post Trump in the white shorts again, or him standing in ill-fitting suits like a centaur with no back legs, but we don't want to look at him any more 🤮🤮🤮

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think we've made such leaps in politics and gender because when the news broke yesterday, I didn't even reflect on the fact that (a) she's a woman; (b) she's ethnic; and (c) clothes. Like, none of this seems on anyone's priority radar. In either political party. Which is a really huge jump in 5-10 years, right?

So what do I think about her clothes? Well, the OP's question is the first time I've thought about it ever (good sign). Historically, she's always come across very well on stage, like any other president or VP - which I guess means she should keep doing what she's doing: Neutral, well fitted suits that don't distract. Basically, same answer as Biden, Obama, etc etc. (To keep it party neutral, I would say trump, but i've always thought his suits are very ill-fitting and distracting; first time i saw him at a debate, I asked my DH what they hell he was wearing, because it was so distracting).

Point being: I am pretty excited we're at a place where, at least for me, this is a non-question.

Agree with this. Nancy Pelosi makes better/more interesting fashion choices but Kamala always looks good and appropriate. She must get all her clothes tailored as they usually fit very well.

[Anonymous]

I think her fashion is “fine” for a professional, older woman. Not bad, but not great either. She told definitely take some inspiration from Nancy Pelosi. They have similar figures (top heavy) and Nancy manages to be fashionable with being mumsy, which is pretty hard to do as a large chested woman over 80!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What will we see in fashion if she becomes President?

Better than Biden or Trump for sure but we don't elect presidents for their fashion sense, they can hire stylists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She looks amazing as she is.

Agreed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NOPE. Let’s not do this.

It’s fine to have a thread for spouses and family members. But the nominees are off limits. If you wouldn’t have a thread for Trump or for Biden in terms of fashion, then there shouldn’t be one for Harris.

I agree.

We wouldn’t do this to a male candidate. Ugh.

Serious question, why should we treat women candidates the same as male candidates? Yes, women are judged on their looks more than men. That's not fair, and maybe it's not right...but it's true. Pretending that it doesn't matter is to deny reality. And, frankly, I don't think there's anything wrong with paying attention to how people dress themselves. We live in a society where there is a standard uniform for men, but not for women...so it's harder for women in some sense, in another women have more freedom and flexibility. Either way, it is really reasonable in the fasion forum of a site filled with professional women to pay attention to the fashion of one of the politically highest ranking American women in history.

FWIW, I'm a petite Indian-American woman in an extremely male-dominated field. Since HS, I've often been the only woman in the room, and I've had to figure out my own style with few role models. I love fashion and feminine clothes, and I have to strike the right balance professionally. I enjoy seeing what other women do.