We’re used to seeing Vice President Kamala Harris in an array of pantsuits designed by the likes of Sergio Hudson, Carolina Herrara, Christopher John Rogers, and Pyer Moss. She dresses the part, simply put. As her campaign for the United States presidency has officially kicked off, the significance of a Black woman making it this far historically cannot be dismissed.
From being the first Black and South Asian woman to become the Vice President to announcing her presidential campaign, these are both tremendously inspiring feats. It’s already been an intense week politically, and in the coming weeks, there will be more. Here at ESSENCE we encourage you to register to vote if you haven’t to exercise your rights as a citizen. Even fashion and politics share a space from time to time.
Back in the early aughts, Vice President Harris wasn’t always in her pantsuits. Other sartorial moments caught our attention too. For instance, at the eighth annual Race To Erase Multiple Sclerosis Benefit in Century City in California, she wore a head-turning ensemble. She wore an elegant satin cream-hued gown with a ruched detail at the waistline, a Prada bag in hand, and a gold strappy sandal. This look can be easily replicated for any benefits, galas, dinners, or important work events that you attend. And you don’t have to substitute style while in these types of environments, after all, Harris didn’t.
Keep scrolling to try out this vintage look worn by Vice President Kamla Harris below.
This select from L’agence is a different shape from the dress the Vice President wore, but is still an excellent piece to imitate this look.
Available at Bergdorf Goodman
These gold heels by Aquazzura shimmer just the same as the pair that Vice President Harris wore and would be a luxe addition to your going-out wardrobe.
Available at Net-A-Porter
Cult Gaia’s Rue wristlet bag is a stylish iteration of Vice President Harris’ Prada mesh mini bag. It will add an element of luxury to any outfit.
Available at Neiman Marcus
This bedazzled Benedetta Bruzziches shoulder bag will inject a glamorous effect into any ensemble you put on.
Available at Bergdorf Goodman