The Hidden Meanings Behind the Fashion Choices of a New Class of Congresswomen

Ana Colón

January 4, 2019 at 1:36 PM

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D–Calif.)

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D–Mich.)

As soon as Rep. Tlaib offered a sneak peek at her first-day outfit—a traditional Palestinian thobe, to honor her family and heritage—she inspired a social media movement. "Wearing my mother's thobe is a gift to her," she told Glamour. "Just like any immigrant parent, she wants her children to succeed, but without giving up our roots and culture. No matter where our parents are from, you can see the connection they're making in me wearing my mother's ethnic dress. It's exciting."

Chip Somodevilla

The 116th Congress was sworn in yesterday, and the fashion on display told a story of representation, power, and identity.

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