President Zelenskyy previously wore a black Henley without a jacket to the White House, projecting a bunker-chic look linked to the 2022 Russian invasion. That earlier meeting became combative, with President Trump criticizing Zelenskyy as ungrateful and a reporter questioning his choice not to wear a suit, prompting Trump to say Zelenskyy "disrespected the United States." For the recent Oval Office visit, Zelenskyy chose a black canvas blazer over a buttoned collared shirt without a tie, projecting solemnity and seriousness. The wardrobe change drew favorable comments and underscored that clothing choices communicate political and diplomatic messages, as historical examples show.
This week, President Zelenskyy changed his look. He wore a black canvas blazer over a black collared shirt, buttoned at the top. Still no tie but his solemn clothing seemed to proclaim: let's have a serious conversation. Even the reporter who panned his February wardrobe told Zelenskyy he looked "fabulous." President Trump added, "I said the same thing." President Zelenskyy told the reporter, "And you're in the same suit. You see, I changed, you have not."
Yes, men can get weary of being judged by the cut of their clothes, not the cut of their jibs. Sam Schube, who covered the fashion aspect of the Oval Office meeting for The Wall Street Journal told us, "I'm not sure there's such a thing as a non-political outfit everything politicians wear, no matter how bland, sends a message."
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