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zenabby

(364 posts)
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 06:16 PM Oct 2016

Interesting Clothing choices as messages

Before the first debate, DJT's worry other than policy question was being perceived as a bully, especially towards HRC. HRC's concern was to stand up to DJT bullying as a strong person. I thought about what they would wear, and came to the conclusion that if it were me, I would suggest HRC wear red and DJT go softer - with maybe blue. I was very surprised to see that happen in reality.

Today, I think DJT is going to come back swinging. I think he's going to wear red to show his "power". HRC on the other hand has to walk a careful line. I think she will wear a strong color shirt - like orange or yellow and wear a more official looking black or dark blue jacket on top. Or perhaps wear a strong, but neutral color shirt like yellow/Orange (though I don't like that look on her.

What do you all think?

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Interesting Clothing choices as messages (Original Post) zenabby Oct 2016 OP
HIllary wore red as a power color... Cakes488 Oct 2016 #1
You are so right .... MyNameIsKhan Oct 2016 #19
Hillary Lefthacker Oct 2016 #2
I have always liked navy and pink. nt SusanCalvin Oct 2016 #6
HRC can ware what ever makes her comfortable, Trump should ware tar and feathers awake Oct 2016 #3
Welcome to DU...Hillary can wear any damn color she wants. nt Demsrule86 Oct 2016 #4
True, of course, but I have no doubt it's a point being considered. nt SusanCalvin Oct 2016 #7
of course, she can - zenabby Oct 2016 #8
She should borrow Joan's clothes and horse TexasProgresive Oct 2016 #5
I was thinking about this too! femmocrat Oct 2016 #9
I like what she wears, period. SusanCalvin Oct 2016 #10
Dress her like a prosecutor who's putting a career criminal behind bars jmowreader Oct 2016 #11
I was hoping she'd wear winter white. grossproffit Oct 2016 #12
What color is the background? csziggy Oct 2016 #13
Yes! She went with winter white surrounding her face. Genius! grossproffit Oct 2016 #14
I love it. SusanCalvin Oct 2016 #15
It's lights up her face. An almost angelic look. It's hard to focus w/ the coke head on stage. grossproffit Oct 2016 #16
You're right. SusanCalvin Oct 2016 #17
And I want that tuxedo jacket! nt SusanCalvin Oct 2016 #18

Lefthacker

(264 posts)
2. Hillary
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 06:19 PM
Oct 2016

Should wear a navy pant suit with a pink blouse.
Pink because October is Breastcancer awareness month.

zenabby

(364 posts)
8. of course, she can -
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 06:36 PM
Oct 2016

I was just thinking about the science/art of subtle messaging and psychology. Do you think her advisors don't think about it?

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
9. I was thinking about this too!
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 06:38 PM
Oct 2016

I liked that white suit she wore at the convention. Don't know if she will wear white after Labor Day though! (I know, that sounds silly.)

If I were her I would go with something like Kate McKinnon wore on Saturday night. It was a bright pink jacket with a black shell underneath, and probably black pants. It looked "celebratory."

SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
10. I like what she wears, period.
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 07:02 PM
Oct 2016

Possibly she's inaugurating the standard business suit for women. I could deal with it. I like standard clothing, as long as it's comfortable - saves time and hassle.

jmowreader

(50,559 posts)
11. Dress her like a prosecutor who's putting a career criminal behind bars
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 07:12 PM
Oct 2016

If clothes send a message, the message Hillary's outfit needs to send is, "we're not putting up with your shit, you little worm."

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
13. What color is the background?
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 07:25 PM
Oct 2016


It makes a difference.

Depending on the background, she has a lovely burgundy suit with a collarless jacket that is very flattering. Or a vivid almost dayglow pink that is spectacular. There is a black suit with pink piping on the collar edges, but I can only find one photo of that one and it reminds me of the clothes Number Six wore in The Village.

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