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lillypaddle

(9,605 posts) Tue Aug 6, 2024, 01:49 PM Aug 2024

Any ideas on why women in power, e.g., Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, [View all]

wear nothing but "pant suits?" While on its surface it main seem like a trite and possibly even a sexist question, I don't think so. Is wearing a dress or skirt too risky, appearing "excessively" femmine? Food for thought or a silly question?

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Any ideas on why women in power, e.g., Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, [View all] lillypaddle Aug 2024 OP

They don't have to worry about their dress or skirt blowing up in the wind. MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #1

Wow lillypaddle Aug 2024 #13

Really TlalocW Aug 2024 #40

Especially stepping off airplanes. MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #41

Dresses are often inconvient at the very least. Actually pants more modest, especially going up air plane ramps in wind. Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #2

Opinion: stairs, vehicle access, podium standing are easier (and more modest) in pants. quaint Aug 2024 #3

I guess modesty is a big thing lillypaddle Aug 2024 #16

see response 4 quaint Aug 2024 #21

Maybe "quaint" lillypaddle Aug 2024 #36

Only in keeping women "in their place" LearnedHand Aug 2024 #56

Probably because they have to do a lot of getting in and out of cars, Ocelot II Aug 2024 #4

It's probably more comfortable Blue_Roses Aug 2024 #5

Less stressful. DURHAM D Aug 2024 #6

I almost always prefer to wear pant suits when I go to court democrattotheend Aug 2024 #7

When men are questioned as to why they always wear pants I will worry about women in pants Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #8

Some earlier discussion of that here, especially in the subthread starting with reply 20: highplainsdem Aug 2024 #9

Well, I really wanted "deeper" lillypaddle Aug 2024 #26

I guess it's more comfortable than a dress. wendyb-NC Aug 2024 #10

Funny that that didn't even cross my mind lillypaddle Aug 2024 #12

I, Too, Find RobinA Aug 2024 #43

Which would you be more comcortable taking a dive during an assasination attempt? usedtobedemgurl Aug 2024 #55

Yeah, and be sure your underwear is clean lillypaddle Aug 2024 #62

Hillary Clinton endured many snide remarks about her thick ankles and "piano legs" cyclonefence Aug 2024 #11

Okay, I just asked the wife and she didn't know.... Dan Aug 2024 #44

They go along with thick ankles cyclonefence Aug 2024 #59

I would think for the same reason that male politicians don't wear shorts dsc Aug 2024 #14

Have you worn pantyhose? mcar Aug 2024 #15

Sure have lillypaddle Aug 2024 #29

Agree. Many women now go bare legged but spooky3 Aug 2024 #32

Not in the U.S. But, in other countries, female leaders do indeed wear dresses... PeaceWave Aug 2024 #17

Pants are more comfortable Retrograde Aug 2024 #18

Do you ask this about women not "in power?" leftstreet Aug 2024 #19

Women "not in power" lillypaddle Aug 2024 #31

Depends on how you define it--I was in a professional spooky3 Aug 2024 #35

LOL n/t leftstreet Aug 2024 #52

It's what men wear. Why? Same reason the ladies do I'm sure. Kittycatkat Aug 2024 #20

Search Kamala in a dress Tree Lady Aug 2024 #22

Idk, not all high-profile women in politics stick exclusively to pant suits. NoveltySocks Aug 2024 #23

Why? peachpit24 Aug 2024 #24

I saw Kamala in skirts twice last week malaise Aug 2024 #25

Business attire is appropriate? Think. Again. Aug 2024 #27

I hate dresses and skirts. Have not worn one in over 30 years. BoomaofBandM Aug 2024 #28

I am with you sister, and all the stuff that goes with it. And just read about HRC LizBeth Aug 2024 #39

They (separates) can also be more practical when traveling spooky3 Aug 2024 #30

Presidential clothing hasn't been an issue since Clinton was asked whether he wears boxers or briefs... PeaceWave Aug 2024 #33

lillypaddle............... Upthevibe Aug 2024 #34

I love her colorful suits GreatAuntK Aug 2024 #37

Why mess with a dress and heels and hose and all that crap. And wind? LizBeth Aug 2024 #38

Kamala looks really great in a skirt arlyellowdog Aug 2024 #42

A woman's pantsuit says "I didn't come to play". Talitha Aug 2024 #45

Hillary Clinton has said it's because she was targeted by photographers taking pictures looking up her skirt. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #46

First, I'll say that I like pantsuits senseandsensibility Aug 2024 #47

As John Malloy said in his old book "dress for success" spooky3 Aug 2024 #53

Pant suits offer more flexibility. Mix and match. But a dress worn once can no longer be worn again * Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #48

Perhaps men are wearing more "skirts"? GreenWave Aug 2024 #49

I never Rebl2 Aug 2024 #50

Unless you ask the same question of male candidates it's a silly question LearnedHand Aug 2024 #51

Chill lillypaddle Aug 2024 #64

As a strong woman.... synni Aug 2024 #54

Never got my power lillypaddle Aug 2024 #63

Having worked as a CPA in a large international firm ALBliberal Aug 2024 #57

Really??? Are we progressives really having this discussion on a progressive forum? LearnedHand Aug 2024 #58

You are absolutely correct lillypaddle Aug 2024 #61

Comfortable clothes DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #60