I think that the public always expects women to look a certain way, especially when they are involved in politics. However, many people don't realize the differences in criticism that women politicians receive compared to male politicians when it comes to public image. Male politicians could wear the same suit at every outing and no one could even notice. Women, however, are held to a much higher standard. Is the colour of their pantsuit too bold? Didn't she wear that colour last month? Why is she wearing that and not a skirt? Is her skirt too short? She should have wore a dress, what was she thinking?
In the video below, the reporter talks about the outfits of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton's campaign. He talks about the brands, the styles, the colours of her outfits but yet the only thing that he can mention about republican Donald Trumps outfits are his additions of his 'MAGA' hats to his simple suits.
When talking about Hillary Clinton:
"One of my personal favourite outfits has got to be the one where she was nominated as the presidential candidate. She stepped out in a Ralph Lauren and it was white with a littlest of black to it. It was a perfect combination but it was a little bit outside the norm, but also very much like a lady. Hillary Clinton's style throughout the election consisted of just pantsuits. Just the other day at her speech she paired a purple blouse with a black jacket featuring purple satin and matching trousers. We know one thing about this lady, she loves her pantsuits and her favourite designer, Ralph Lauren. She definitely doesn't go shy when it comes to colour."
When talking about Donald Trump:
"Our fashion analysis goes onto our republican nominee and eventual winner, Donald Trump. Just like many men, his wardrobe was limited to suits with the only outstanding feature being the addition of trucker hats."
You can see just on how much more the media focused on the details of Hillary Clinton's outfits compared to Donald Trump.
Margaret Thatcher: Fashion as a Political Tool
"Immaculate hair. Immaculate makeup. In private she was exactly the same as in public. That formality never left, she was extremely professional about her clothes."
"Thatcher was the first prime minister in the UK that was actually media packaged. It was the first time that you had somebody speaking constantly on television, constantly traveling; we had an expectation to the public as a strong prime minister."
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Just a final last attachment that I thought was interesting, the evolution of women's fashion in politics:
'100 years of beauty. Women in politics.'
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