A fashion expert explains why the dress of political leaders is treated with emotion. Citizens are waiting for a certain kind of dress. Does it matter what leaders are wearing if things are done?
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s outfit was criticized and President Alexander Stubb’s outfit was praised as the leaders visited President Donald Trump in the White House. Jenni Gästgivar
Lately so president Alexander Stubbin as a prime minister Petteri Orponkin Dressing has raised opinions.
They have been paid attention to, for example, in social media and Iltalehti.
But what does it ultimately matter, what does a person or his or her clothes look like? Wouldn’t it be the most important thing itself and not the clothes? Why are the clothes of the power of the power to be “cluttered”?
A professional praised President Stubb’s style, while Prime Minister Orpo received twigs from the stylist for a poorly fitting suit. Jenni Gästgivar
The rules of dressing live
We asked a fashion expert Mirva from Saukkolawhy is it considered so important what politicians are wearing.
– It’s a message. For example, if a political leader dresses in a domestic clothing, it is a clear message that he wants to support domestic work and production. If he dresses in something else, he will not send that message, Saukkola says.
There are certain expectations for the dress of political leaders. Compliance with the rules of dress is part of their world, Saukkola says.
– Yes, we all expect President Stubb, for example, to dress properly when he is around the world.
– If a person is not dressed properly, it sends the message that this person does not know the rules of the behavioral and the label and does not necessarily respect the people who will meet.
Fashion expert Mirva Saukkola photographed in late 2023. Pink bröijer
The rules of dress live with time, says Saukkola.
– How the current president dresses in a relationship, for example Urho to Kekkonennowadays dressing and fashion are more strongly reflected in dressing.
Men’s dress label is narrower than women and has more rules. According to Saukkola, this is because the men’s suit has been the same for about 100 years.
– A woman can wear a trouser suit, a dress or a jacket. There are more options.
According to Saukkola, it is natural that the media also deals with the dress of political leaders.
– We live in a country with free media that deals with different things about politicians: speech skills, rhetoric, views and also dress. It’s part of the package.
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What was said about Stubb
When Stubb stepped into a white house Donald Trump As a guest, every detail of the outfit had been carefully considered from the pocket cloth.
Custom -made Robson Lindberg Previously commented on the president’s outfit for Iltalehti. According to him, the president was wearing a dark suit, which was chosen as a friend of the season.
– The pocket cloth is also carefully folded in accordance with the president’s fold. This means that the appreciation for the host is at the peak, Lindberg said.
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What was said orphaned
At the same meeting, Prime Minister Orpo, in turn, jerked his costume. Stylist Vesa Silver I suspected Iltalehti that the suit was too small.
According to Silver, Orpo also made a etiquette error.
“Whenever you sit, the button should be open,” Silver said.
According to the stylist, the sleeves of Orpo’s suit were too short. Similarly, he said the pants were too narrow and short. The legs grabbed the calves and the “stitching shouted”.
– The shirt sleeve should be visible just a little under the jacket. The proportions escape when the jacket sleeve is too short and the shirt is too long.