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The Styled Side: Election style is in season
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Oct 12, 2016
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The Styled Side: Election style is in season
A bright red sweater walked away a winner at the second presidential debate. But why?
Ken Bone (center) listens to US Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Ken Bone (center) listens to US Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
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A bright red sweater walked away a winner at the second presidential debate. But why?

The positions of political candidates are important, but so is how they present themselves to the public.

So how does sartorial expertise lead to electoral victories?

We looked at political fashion on today's Styled Side, from a red sweater that swept the last presidential debate to a blouse worn by Donald Trump's wife that came with what's known as a Pussy Bow.