Politicians dress code

Corniche · Nov 18, 2009

Friends.

I wonder if do exist a dress code for politicians or they image assistans only let them wear some stuff.

Example, I have never seen a politician with a striped suit ( only subtle stripe) Perhaps this is mental associated with " mafious"?

Never seen paisley ties either or bespoke $$ shoes.

They wear extrabig suits most of the time, never use nice fitted ones.

And of course dark shirts but thanks God for that

ramuman · Nov 18, 2009

Originally Posted by Corniche

Friends.

I wonder if do exist a dress code for politicians or they image assistans only let them wear some stuff.

Example, I have never seen a politician with a striped suit ( only subtle stripe) Perhaps this is mental associated with " mafious"?

Never seen paisley ties either or bespoke $$ shoes.

They wear extrabig suits most of the time, never use nice fitted ones.

And of course dark shirts but thanks God for that

You've just given six people new signatures. I'd call dibs on the second to last line if I wanted a signature.

munchausen · Nov 18, 2009

politicians need to look serious but not flashy. Which usually translates to "boring"

lasbar · Nov 18, 2009

There is a code... No bespoke or it has been to be secret because the Plebeans do not appreciate when their politicians are spending the equivalent of 4 monthly wages on a suit or a pair of shoes.

The suit has too be dark with a preference for navy or charcoal. Darker suits are always more business like and more formal.
Politicians tend to avoid to be too casual and look unprofessional.

Solid ties are always preferred for their elegance and versatility.

boarhill · Nov 18, 2009

You are correct that there is somewhat of a dresscode for politicians, espicially those frequently appearing on television. Narrow stripes (on shirts, ties or suits) can play havoc with the camera, causing a flare effect. A hounds tooth check is also verboten for the same reason. With respect to paisley ties, I believe those went out of style shortly after Prince named his recording studio in honour of the pattern.

lasbar · Nov 18, 2009

Originally Posted by boarhill

You are correct that there is somewhat of a dresscode for politicians, espicially those frequently appearing on television. Narrow stripes (on shirts, ties or suits) can play havoc with the camera, causing a flare effect. A hounds tooth check is also verboten for the same reason. With respect to paisley ties, I believe those went out of style shortly after Prince named his recording studio in honour of the pattern.
Patterns tend to be seen as sartorial risks or liabilities..

Politicians tend to go for dark suit solid tie on white shirt...Simple but efficient because you need to look professional without alienating your potential voters.

gravenimages · Nov 18, 2009

The rear of therir trousers need to have an opening large enough for their heads to fit through.

boarhill · Nov 18, 2009

Politicians tend to want people to pay attention to their message not their clothing, hence understated styles that do not detract from the audience's attention

Ich_Dien · Nov 18, 2009

You ought to take a look at the Tory back benchers, plenty of sartorial wit going on there.

Corniche · Nov 18, 2009

Originally Posted by ramuman

You've just given six people new signatures. I'd call dibs on the second to last line if I wanted a signature.

Sorry I donÂ´t understand

Originally Posted by lasbar

There is a code... No bespoke or it has been to be secret because the Plebeans do not appreciate when their politicians are spending the equivalent of 4 monthly wages on a suit or a pair of shoes.

The suit has too be dark with a preference for navy or charcoal. Darker suits are always more business like and more formal.
Politicians tend to avoid to be too casual and look unprofessional.

Solid ties are always preferred for their elegance and versatility.

I have never seen a politician with a linen suit even on summer!

Originally Posted by boarhill

You are correct that there is somewhat of a dresscode for politicians, espicially those frequently appearing on television. Narrow stripes (on shirts, ties or suits) can play havoc with the camera, causing a flare effect. A hounds tooth check is also verboten for the same reason. With respect to paisley ties, I believe those went out of style shortly after Prince named his recording studio in honour of the pattern.

Paisley rules

Originally Posted by boarhill

Politicians tend to want people to pay attention to their message not their clothing, hence understated styles that do not detract from the audience's attention

The only politicians that used to dress " flashy " in Europe actually were gay, far right ones and assesinated by mad lefties. What a macabre coincidence.

boarhill · Nov 18, 2009

Originally Posted by Corniche

The only politicians that used to dress " flashy " in Europe actually were gay, far right ones and assesinated by mad lefties. What a macabre coincidence.

You don't say?....Then allow me to be the first to make a contribution to your "Corniche for Mayor of Milan" campaign

MrDaniels · Nov 18, 2009

Did anyone see THIS:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/0..._n_288888.html

boarhill · Nov 18, 2009

Excuse me sir, but are we to be surprised by a conservative politician who is all style and no substance?

KitAkira · Nov 18, 2009

Oh MC, you never fail to disappoint

MrG · Nov 18, 2009

Originally Posted by Corniche

I have never seen a politician with a linen suit even on summer!

Seersucker Thursday

The Senate isn't just a bunch of dour folks wearing dark suits and"”in the case of men"”red or blue ties

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