The politics of pantsuits. Teen grapples with unwritten dress code for women in leadership
Source: Kuow
For the first time in United States history, the country saw six women run for president in the 2020 election. Unlike the male candidates, the women were asked about their fashion choices.
What women candidates wear plays a huge role in whether people think they’re electable, and that judgment of women’s clothing choices starts pretty young.
I met with high school student Sancha Gonzalez, who told me how she decided what she would wear for Mock Trial, a club where students imitate an actual trial as attorneys and witnesses.
“I would always straighten my hair,” Gonzalez said. “Then I would do my makeup. It couldn’t be too intense, but we still had to look professional by covering up our acne and dark circles. Lastly, I would put on my heels and finally walk out the door for the day.”
As president of Mock Trial, Gonzalez knows exactly what the jury is looking for. Follow their rubric, and you won’t lose points.
Click here to read the full article published by Kuow on 7 July 2020.
For the first time in United States history, the country saw six women run for president in the 2020 election. Unlike the male candidates, the women were asked about their fashion choices.
What women candidates wear plays a huge role in whether people think they’re electable, and that judgment of women’s clothing choices starts pretty young.
I met with high school student Sancha Gonzalez, who told me how she decided what she would wear for Mock Trial, a club where students imitate an actual trial as attorneys and witnesses.
“I would always straighten my hair,” Gonzalez said. “Then I would do my makeup. It couldn’t be too intense, but we still had to look professional by covering up our acne and dark circles. Lastly, I would put on my heels and finally walk out the door for the day.”
As president of Mock Trial, Gonzalez knows exactly what the jury is looking for. Follow their rubric, and you won’t lose points.
Click here to read the full article published by Kuow on 7 July 2020.