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Did Liz Truss’ Thatcher bows help her win UK prime minister vote? Her fashion choices, from colourful dresses to fluorescent suits
- UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has been known for her fashion sense, including the purple dress she wore for her victory speech, similar to one of Michelle Obama’s
- Whether taking inspiration from Margaret Thatcher or donning bright high-street styles, some say Truss’ fashion choices have played a part in her success
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Liz Truss’ journey from Liberal Democrat speechmaker to Conservative prime minister has involved a number of eye-catching moments, not least the colourful outfits she has worn.
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Whether standing on a podium, striding to and from 10 Downing Street, or hitting the campaign trail, the latest UK leader has made a name for herself with a number of striking ensembles.
Truss beat Rishi Sunak to the Tory leadership with 81,326 votes to 60,399 among Conservative Party members on September 5, and has promised a “bold plan” to cut taxes and grow the economy.
While she was waiting to give her winning speech, the purple dress the politician wore matched the purple seats at the venue, but perhaps more notably mirrored the plum attire of former American first lady Michelle Obama, and the purple dress coat of US Vice-President Kamala Harris at Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021.
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