I made a promise to myself not to get political, but when I’m trying to believe some of leaders of this country, I can’t help but stare at their clothes. It’s the classic striped, blue, red or white tie, slouched tux sleeves and trash-bag fits — was the stylist position left vacant?
By definition, dressing demonstrates our level of behavior, interest and attention, but, most importantly, our confidence. That is the reason there are numerous items of clothing and accessories named after specific past presidents and several high fashion brands associated with them.
One of them is shoe brand Johnston and Murphy who has named a couple of their styles after U.S. presidents, and men’s apparel brand Brook Brothers has exclusively designed styles for some of these U.S. leaders.
I know it once used to be all about style, hearing stories about past presidents and how they invoked style and personality through how they chose to present themselves to work everyday. Always looking clean cut and sleek, unlike now where they lack flavor and taste.
A striped colored tie and a black suit doesn’t speak patriotic to me. I want these presidential leaders to show me what, how and why they think through their clothes. I want to pick up the idea of your comment or plan with that suit and tie combo you are wearing.
I’m not expecting statements written across a jacket, but let me get to know you without really talking to you.
This is the most modern way of getting to know someone, when the first thing you notice is how they wear.
I wished these leaders implemented signs those signs familiarity to us, like John F. Kennedy with his Ray-Ban sunglasses. For some reason, whenever I wear mine, I familiarize Kennedy with family and authenticity.
Looking at Presidents who wears high-end brands like Barack Obama, I think about dedication and seriousness. Or Presidents who don’t wear expensive suits at all like Harry S. Truman, who conveys to me confidence and self-contained elegance.
But Presidents who go for trash-bag fitting suits only reminds me of fake news and a poorly managed Twitter account.
