The Best Power Suits Spotted at the DNC: From Kamalas Tan Chlo Ensemble to Michelle Obama |

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Politicians, celebrities and spectators alike arrived at the Democratic National Convention this week suited up.

While the DNC, which takes place at Chicago’s United Center from Aug. 19-22, is an unlikely place to scour sartorial trends, there have already been more than a few bonafide fashion moments that make a convincing case for fashion’s place on the political stage.

Naturally, the most viral fashion moment came from Vice President Kamala Harris herself, who is set to become the official Democratic presidential nominee this week. Harris entered the stage on Tuesday, the second night of the convention, in a stunning two-piece tan suit from Chloé, consisting of a tailored double-breasted jacket and heel-grazing pants, both made out of wool grain de poudre and featuring gold-toned detailing.

I believe we are having the wrong conversation about Kamala Harris's brown Chloé suit. Not only because she wears brown suits all the time, but because the double-breasted version of jacket on the Chloé website is not "tan," "beige" or simply "brown" but….. "Coconut Brown." pic.twitter.com/Fm1L9AwEIV

— Rachel Tashjian Wise (@theprophetpizza) August 20, 2024

Later on Tuesday night, Michelle Obama took the stage alongside husband and former president Barack Obama to formally endorse Harris for president. Despite having a hard act to follow, she did not disappoint, addressing the crowd in a navy blue bespoke pantsuit from the New York City-based luxury label Monse. The fashion-forward ensemble, made up of an innovative criss-cross jacket and tuxedo cuff trousers, added a playful touch to a look that can easily devolve into office-core drab.

Meanwhile, from the crowd, the daughter of First Man hopeful Doug Emhoff, Ella Emhoff, supported her parents in a stunning Thom Browne plaid suit (accessorized with that camo Harris-Walz hat). And lawyer Angela Alsobrooks, a longtime mentee of Harris, made her way to the podium in a white two-piece set, made up of a knee-length pencil skirt and tailored blazer with gold-tone hardware.

Ahead, check out the best power suits we spotted at the 2024 Democratic National Convention:

Kamala Harris

Chloé Tailored Jacket in Wool Grain de Poudre

Buy Now $3,390

Chloé Cropped Tailored Pants in Wool Grain de Poudre

Buy Now $1,290

Michelle Obama

Monse Criss Cross Jacket + Tuxedo Cuff Trousers

CRISS CROSS JACKET $1,690 TUXEDO CUFF TROUSERS $890

Angela Alsobrooks

SIMLAR

Reformation Trista Jacket

$149 $298 50% off Buy Now

Ella Emhoff

Thom Browne Armband Plaid Blazer

Buy Now $2,400

Thom Browne Plaid Cropped Wool Blend Pants

$499.99 $1,890 74% off Buy Now

Oprah Winfrey

SIMILAR

Elie Tahari Panel Single Button Blazer

Buy Now $498

SIMILAR

Smythe Pintuck Blazer

$438 $795 45% off Buy Now

Mindy Kaling

Monique Lhuillier Guipure Tulip Lace Short-Sleeve Midi Sheath Dress

Buy Now $3,495

Monique Lhuillier Audrey Suede Crystal D’Orsay

Buy Now $525

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