Over the decades, American political figures have sent potential messages and paid homage to history by wearing symbolic colors or signature accessories.
For example, many women in political positions have worn white outfits as a tribute to suffragists.
Wearing white outfits as an homage to suffragists is a tradition that dates back decades. Shirley Chisholm, who went on to become the first Black woman to run for president for a major political party, wore all-white on Election Day in 1968 when she was elected as the nation's first Black congresswoman.
Since then, Hillary Clinton, Vice President Kamala Harris, and lawmakers have repped the all-white look at major political events.
Some have used jewelry to convey political messages - such as the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who famously sported a "dissent necklace," or a collar that she once described as being "fitting" for her dissenting decisions in court cases.
First ladies have also made their fair share of political fashion statements. Michelle Obama and Melania Trump were both thought to have worn outfits that sent possible messages about diplomacy or other political issues.
Here's a look at the stories behind political figures' symbolic fashion moments through the decades.