Outdated Trends That Dominate Karoline Leavitt's Wardrobe

If you've noticed Karoline Leavitt's outfits make her look older, you might be surprised to find that this is a fairly recent development. Before joining Trump World, Leavitt seemed to dress like the average Gen Z woman. She wore fitted outfits, decent jeans, trend-focused styling, and even tight-fitting outfits that showed off her impressive figure. Then came her gig as White House press secretary, and with it, a style crisis.

Leavitt seemed to believe that her political alignment and appointment required more traditional outfits that fit the right wing vibe. Her current wardrobe didn't fit the bill, and so she revamped her fashion choices. Unfortunately, the problem with cosplaying an entire political ideology is that when it doesn't come naturally, most people choose to lean into the common stereotypes. Leavitt's take on traditional fashion ended up being something you would expect from a conservative of yesteryear who had no sense of style. Not only does Leavitt favor outdated trends that were retired for a reason, but she also pairs them with ill-fitting cuts that wouldn't look good on anyone.

When we spoke to a stylist about what clothing colors and patterns can make a person look older, her answers were pretty similar to what we see in Karoline Leavitt's wardrobe. From dull colors to boring check patterns, and even repetitive floral patterns, the White House press secretary seems to love them all. As a result, she often looks like a cross between the sad beige moms and total style newbies. The result is often so low-effort that it actually looks unprofessional.

Working women love a good blazer for many reasons. They are versatile, formal without being stuffy, and can look really good when styled well. Karoline Leavitt, however, totally ignores the styling aspect, which, as you can tell, is necessary. Many of her blazers are not only outdated, but are also oversized with too-long sleeves, bulky bodies, and cuts that would work better for coats. While we'd typically recommend a crash course on the best ways to style a chic blazer, Leavitt clearly also needs to go blazer shopping with a more up-to-date stylist.

One of the most commonly seen fabrics in Karoline Leavitt's wardrobe is tweed — and there's nothing wrong with this. Tweed might be vintage, but current trends have combined that classic feel with modern cuts to give a more trendy look. The preppy stealth wealth look of 2023, for example, was all about styling tweed. However, Leavitt, for some reason, sees no need to update how she wears this fabric. Instead, she combines the already aged trend with even more aging cuts, such as button-down dresses with little to no styling. 

While many of Karoline Leavitt's outfits look outdated because of a lack of color or personality, some look out of style for quite the opposite reason. This outfit, for example, seems to be a fusion of several of the outdated trends that dominate Leavitt's wardrobe. The blazer is oversized, the outfit is painfully one-dimensional, and the shoes are a terrible choice. It looks like the White House press secretary raided her wardrobe — or someone else's — blindfolded.

Karoline Leavitt's frumpy outfits are proof that she doesn't know how to dress her age, and it's a recurring fail. She's a huge fan of two-piece outfits that look like what matrons from the '80s wore. These two-pieces typically have a jacket, excess fabric, and do nothing to accentuate her figure. To be clear, there's nothing wrong with preferring outfits that keep you covered up, but fashion icons like Diane Keaton are proof that keeping things modest doesn't come at the expense of looking good.

Almost every working woman has at one point or another worn a sheath dress. They may not be the most stylish, but they work as a solid base, and once you learn how to style a sheath dress and pair it with the right accessories, the result is usually pretty decent. Unfortunately, Leavitt's take on this dress type goes far back to the time before people understood the power of accessorizing. Her sheath dresses are completely plain with no focal point or statement piece in sight.

Maximalism never truly went away, and compared to the beige trend, it's actually a relief. However, there's a big difference between being extra and throwing on clothes without thoughtful layering. In this outfit, for example, Karoline Leavitt mixes three loud pieces that don't seem intentionally combined. A faux fur coat, cheetah print, and knee-high leather boots can all be statement pieces. Without an element that ties them together, however, it gives an out-of-style look. Layering is clearly not outdated, but careless maximalism is.

Once upon a time, our knowledge of color theory was sorely amateurish, and most people believed that coordinated outfits had to match to a T. However, thanks to modern beauty trends, it's common knowledge that this is one of the outdated clothing mistakes that make you look older. Everyone now knows that black outfits should either lean monochrome or have a pop of color — everyone except Karoline Leavitt, that is. She's worn black outfit after black outfit without any interesting contrast or statement piece, and she shows no sign of stopping.