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unsolicited style advice from May to Hillary Clinton

I am definitely team Hillary. For multiple reasons. This is a woman who has structured her entire life to end up here. A woman who studied political science and law, a woman with thirty years of experience, a woman who knows exactly how life in the White House works, a woman who has one of the better presidents ever as her sounding board in bed, and a woman who has been a minister under Obama. Fit for the job, you would say. And how amazing would it be that after an African-American president we would now have a woman as president?

And everything, everything, everything to prevent Trump from putting his little paws on the desk in the Oval Office. But however substantive and thorough our Hillary may be, style-wise I still have a few points for improvement. Because you know: clothing is at this moment in the struggle of greater importance than you might think.

That is quite helmetish, don't you think?

1. Get rid of those pantsuits

Of course you want to look powerful, but that pantsuit is so outdated and square. Invest in a few good suits, trousers with a blazer with a good shoulder line, that gives you power. Yves Saint Laurent knew this years ago, so to honor him I would buy a chic blazer from Saint Laurent. And just think how cool and powerful Hillary would look in a 101801 Iconic Coat from Max Mara. Then you are approachable, strong, current, and gorgeous.

2. Stay away from clichés

During the first debate between you and Trump, you chose a, yes, pantsuit in the color red. That is too easy for my taste. Of course, red is a color that draws attention to you, even if you say nothing. But because it has been used so often, its effect has become a bit worn out. It's just a bit too easy, in my opinion. What about yellow? Or beautiful cream white? And then with your new slim body...

What would Jackie do?

3. Your hair, Hil, your hair

That is quite helmetish, don't you think? Of course, you are going for president and not for best friend, but it could all be a bit more pettable without sacrificing professionalism. Moreover, you have, yes sorry, someone has to say it, quite a high forehead, which is emphasized by this look.

4. What would Jackie do?

Ask yourself that. Every day when you stand in front of the closet. What would Jackie do? And then, dear, lovely, smart, beautiful Hillary, everything, everything, everything will be fine. At least I hope so. Because if I have to start giving style advice to Donald Trump, I will be busy for a while...