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Our Favorite Kamala Harris Looks Through the Years

As we await her speech to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, we give a nod to her classic style

No offense to the 46 male presidents the United States has had in its nearly 250-year history, but one of the most exciting things about the possibility of a woman in the White House (for a fashion-lover, at least) is that we’ll finally get a little more than boring blue suits at those press conferences.

But seriously, while there are so many things to admire about Vice President Kamala Harris, we had to take a moment to give a nod to her style. Over the years, she’s never been afraid to play with color and texture, representing her office in the best way.

As we await her speech accepting the Democratic Presidential nomination, check out some of our favorite Kamala Harris looks over the years.

Democratic National Convention 2024

Photo: Getty Images Chip Somodevilla

You may have seen the Vice President in a tan suit on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. But we saw the Chloé suit as a political statement and a nod to former President Barack Obama’s controversial tan suit he wore during a press conference in 2o14.

Las Vegas Campaign Rally – August 2024

Photo: Getty Images Justin Sullivan

We love that VP Harris has no problem ditching navy and black suits for color. She’s seen here wearing a lavender pantsuit for a campaign rally in Las Vegas.

White House Correspondents Dinner 2024

The Vice President looks lovely in a floor-length Celine gown as she and the Second Gentleman prepare to attend the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner.

State Banquet – Ghana 2023

Photo: Getty Images NIPAH DENNIS

Harris spoke at the state banquet at the Jubilee House in Accra, Ghana in 2023.

50 Years of Hip Hop Celebration 2023

Photo: Getty Images Johnny Nunez

Our country’s first Black vice president wore a beautiful bold pink Sergio Hudson suit while hosting an epic celebration for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop at her home in Washington, D.C. in 2023

White House State Dinner 2023

The vice president stunned in a gorgeous floor-length gown at a White House state dinner with India in June 2023.

Inauguration Day 2021

Photo: Getty Images Patrick Smith

Madame Vice President made a stunning introduction to the American people in a bold Christopher John Rogers ensemble at the Inauguration Day parade in 2021.

Essence Festival 2024

Photo: Getty Images Marcus Ingram

Vice President Harris is never afraid to wear color. She’s seen here energizing the crowd in a bold blue Sergio Hudson pantsuit while speaking at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture in New Orleans on July 6, 2024.

Lincoln Memorial Ceremony 2021

Photo: Getty Images Chip Somodevilla

The then VP-elect wore a beautiful camel coat and black boots during a ceremony honoring victims of the COVID pandemic at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in January 2021.

LACMA Art + Film Gala 2014

Photo: Getty Images Rich Polk

Then-California Attorney General Harris attends the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles in 2014.

Election Night 2020

Photo: Getty Images Tasos Katopodis

VP-elect Kamala Harris had lots to celebrate on Nov. 7, 2020. We love her in this classic ivory Carolina Herrera suit from that historic election night.

Democratic Convention 2020

Photo: Getty Images Win McNamee

A smiling Harris wears a burgundy pantsuit after delivering her virtual acceptance speech at the 2020 Democratic Convention in Wilmington, Delaware.

Inauguration Night 2021

Photo: Getty Images Joshua Roberts-Pool

Harris wore lots of great looks on Inauguration Day. But this look by Sergio Hudson for a televised inauguration night ceremony in 2021 is one of our favorites.

White House State Dinner May 2024

Photo: Getty Images Tasos Katopodis

Harris gets glam for a White House State Dinner in May 2024 for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto.

Howard University Homecoming

It’s the haircut for us! We can’t talk about Harris’ style without including a shot of her on the campus of Howard University at homecoming in the 1980s.

Essence Festival 2023

Photo: Getty Images Arturo Holmes

Vice President Harris wears a beautiful white pant suit as she prepares to speak at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture in New Orleans.

Vogue Cover Shoot

The VP showcases her style wearing a Michael Kors pantsuit during a Vogue cover shoot.

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