9 of Vice President Kamala Harris' best style moments

Erin McDowellJan 22, 2021, 20:52 IST

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, on Inauguration Day.Bredan McDermid/Reuters

Though Vice President Harris most often wears suits, she has also worn stunning formal gowns.
Throughout her time in politics, Harris made statements with her style.
Kamala Harris wore a purple dress and coat by Christopher John Rogers while being sworn in as vice president.

Kamala Harris was just sworn in as the first female, Black, and Asian American vice president in US history. While the California native is an undeniable trailblazer in politics, she's also cemented herself as an expert in statement-making style.

From the all-white pantsuit she wore to address the nation after being confirmed as vice president-elect to her nods to American designers at the inauguration, Kamala Harris has proven that thoughtful style choices can make powerful words even more impactful.

Here are nine of Vice President Kamala Harris' best fashion looks.

While serving as attorney general of California in 2013, Kamala Harris wore a sparkling black gown with a sheer overlay to the Breakthrough Prize Inaugural Ceremony.

Kamala Harris attends the Breakthrough Prize Inaugural Ceremony at Nasa Ames Research Center on December 12, 2013. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

In a sequined Pamela Rolland gown, Harris attended the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2015 alongside husband Doug Emhoff.

Douglas Emhoff and Kamala Harris attend the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2015. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

While greeting people at San Francisco's annual Pride Parade in June 2019, Harris rocked a statement-making rainbow jacket.

Kamala Harris greets people at the annual Pride Parade in San Francisco in June 2019. Gabrielle Lurie/The San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images

Harris made an appearance at the 2018 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards wearing a black knee-length dress with statement sleeves.

Kamala Harris poses backstage at the 2018 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

At the NAACP National Convention in 2019, Vice President-elect Harris wore a classic plaid gray suit.

Kamala Harris at the NAACP 110th National Convention in 2019. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

While campaigning in support of Georgia Democratic Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, Harris paired a simple black turtleneck with a gray suit jacket.

Kamala Harris campaigns in support of Georgia Democratic Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in 2020. Jessica McGowan/Getty Images

While campaigning in support of Georgia Democratic Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, Harris paired a simple black turtleneck with a gray suit jacket.

Arguably one of Harris' most iconic looks was the white suit and silk blouse she wore to address the nation after winning the election.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on November 07, 2020. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

Harris sent a poignant message with her coat while attending a memorial for victims of the coronavirus pandemic on the eve of the inauguration.

Kamala Harris speaks at a memorial for victims of the coronavirus pandemic on January 19, 2021. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Harris chose to spotlight two Black designers while being sworn in as the first female vice president.

Douglas Emhoff and Kamala Harris at the presidential inauguration in January 2021. JONATHAN ERNST/POOL/AFP/Getty Images

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9 of Vice President Kamala Harris' best style moments

While serving as attorney general of California in 2013, Kamala Harris wore a sparkling black gown with a sheer overlay to the Breakthrough Prize Inaugural Ceremony.

In a sequined Pamela Rolland gown, Harris attended the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2015 alongside husband Doug Emhoff.

While greeting people at San Francisco's annual Pride Parade in June 2019, Harris rocked a statement-making rainbow jacket.

Harris made an appearance at the 2018 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards wearing a black knee-length dress with statement sleeves.

At the NAACP National Convention in 2019, Vice President-elect Harris wore a classic plaid gray suit.

While campaigning in support of Georgia Democratic Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, Harris paired a simple black turtleneck with a gray suit jacket.

Arguably one of Harris' most iconic looks was the white suit and silk blouse she wore to address the nation after winning the election.

Harris sent a poignant message with her coat while attending a memorial for victims of the coronavirus pandemic on the eve of the inauguration.

Harris chose to spotlight two Black designers while being sworn in as the first female vice president.