What Successful Politicians Shouldn't Wear

Recently, Conservative party leader David Cameronworld where whatever he chooses to dress in is
was publically noted for a particular outfit choice,going to get commented upon, Cameron is just as
including an article by the Times newspaper, whichwell making the remarks positive ones rather than
mused that Cameron appeared to dress in much themocking. After all, that's what he's after from the
way he intended to appear at a meeting: on thepublic in general, so he may as well ensure he covers
attack.all bases.
The outfit in question was a military-inspired getup,Staying on top of fashion is something many public
with the party leader donning a black M-65faces do their best to do - mainly because of the
battlejacket style coat - which happens to be one ofnegative reactions from the media and, following this,
this year's key fashion items in the men's fashionthe public - but also because it's something they
world. Is it necessarily a good thing when politiciansenjoy. When it comes to politicians, however, not
stay on trend? One could argue that yes, it's a goodevery fashion trend is suitable. After all, they are
thing because it indicates they have their eye on theworking in an area where professionalism is the order
pulse and are capable of keeping up with changes inof the day and to duck beneath that one
a fast-paced industry - but this also has its downside.requirement would be an action that could lead to a
The industry in question is, after all, the fashionloss of faith from the public. Of course, it's more than
industry - and shouldn't politicians have morepossible to look sharp and fashionable whilst remaining
important things to worry about than the clothesthe epitome of professionalism, too - there are
they put on their backs?plenty of sharp suits, straight-to-business shirts and
Looking good is never something that should beties with a sense of personality and style to take
downplayed, however, and if Mr Cameron had showninto account that can turn a politician from a boring
up at the meeting looking something like a disaster,blowhard into a fashionable go-getter - so take heed,
it's doubtless that the papers - and magazines -Cameron, and perhaps it's time to look into some
would have something to say about that, too. In anew mens suits!