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Karoline Leavitt’s Risque Fashion Moments That Challenge Her Good Girl Persona

Karoline Leavitt is the youngest person to every hold the title of White House Press Secretary—and because of this, she knows her image is one she must keep up. At a mere 27 years old, she has already faced much scrutiny—not just because of her age, but because of her affiliation with President Trump. Furthermore, she has also faced judgment in a political environment that remains dominated by older men with traditional perspectives. She has taken to combating these traditional constraints by making herself intentionally appear older, in hopes that it will add to her perceived credibility. She is often seen wearing buttoned-up blouses and silhouettes that are very conservatism-coded.

However, occasionally, Leavitt has opted to deviate from her traditional fashion choices. From tight leather outfits to scantily clad tops, she has shown moments of boldness and youth that are out of sync with her calculatedly older political persona. This shows another side to the button-up Leavitt, and begs the question of what may be behind her more expressive fashion moments. Read on to discover some of Karoline Leavitt’s fashion choices that have caused the most controversy.

The Leather Look that Made Everyone Look Twice

Leavitt caused a real stir when she posted to Instagram a photo of her in full-on glam mode. She was dressed in a black polo shirt and cropped trench coat with a Louis Vuitton bag. But what stole the show were the fitting leather bell bottoms that she paired with the outfit. The caption simply said, “Always on the move.” Not much context to interpret, but the outfit was edgy and bold, and actually a bit on the sultry side—which is a stark opposite to the typical no-nonsense appearance she usually sports during press briefings. Her fans were raving about the look, but some critics shunned her for having an inconsistent look.