Hillary Clinton’s Style Evolution, From the ’60s to Today
Vogue has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. While the candidate has never been particularly interested in fashion—she’s the first to make a self-deprecating joke about her pantsuits—we felt it was time to look back on Clinton’s career and draw some through-lines between her biggest milestones and best fashion moments. In the late ’60s, Clinton was in student government at Wellesley College and dressed like any woman of the era in groovy flares and leather sandals. Fast-forward to Bill’s first presidential campaign in the ’90s, and Hillary’s wardrobe consisted of headbands, soft tailoring, and gold jewelry. A particular blush pink skirt suit with a gold chain belt from ’94 has been making the rounds on Instagram, complete with #ImWithHer and #HillYes hashtags; it looks like something we’d be thrilled to find in a vintage store today.
Now, we know Clinton as a pantsuit connoisseur, and she’s tried every shade of the rainbow. During her current presidential campaign, she’s happily ditched those knee-length jackets for crisp, tailored suits by Ralph Lauren. If elected, we have a feeling she’ll have more RL suits in her future, as well as a chance to support young American talents, too. See how Hillary Clinton’s style has evolved in the slideshow, here, and watch this space for more coverage in the lead-up to Election Day.
Photo: Getty Images1/241965
Clinton wore a simple sweater and soft curls for her high school portrait.
Photo: Getty Images2/241969
As a class leader at Wellesley College, Clinton organized a two-day strike following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., and became the first student to deliver the school’s commencement speech.
Photo: Alamy3/241974
After graduating from Yale Law School, Clinton worked on the presidential impeachment inquiry staff during the Watergate scandal, which eventually led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. Her 9-to-5 uniform featured classic suits with wide-collar shirts and wire-rim glasses.
Photo: Courtesy of Clinton House Museum4/241975
While Bill proposed several times, Hillary needed more time to figure out her career path. Of course, she eventually said yes, and they were married in their living room on October 11, 1975. He wore a pinstriped suit; she chose a Victorian-style dress and big curls.
Photo: Getty Images5/241979
Hillary became the First Lady of Arkansas when Bill was elected governor in 1978. Here, she wore her signature oversize specs and brushed-out waves.
More from Vogue- Miranda Priestly and Nigel Sit Front Row for Dolce Gabbana’s Milan Show
Please Spell Gabbana: Runway Editor Miranda Priestly Returns to Fashion at Dolce in Milan
Meet Luna Yohannan, the Spring 2026 Season’s Breakout Model Who Illustrates All of Her Own Looks
Luci, Motore, Azione! Phil Oh Shoots the Best Street Style at the Spring 2026 Shows in Milan
