12 Women Politicians and Activists Who Have Proudly Made Fashion Part of the Conversation

"When I ran for Senate in 2000 and President in 2008, I basically had a uniform: a simple pantsuit, often black, with a colorful shell underneath," Hillary wrote of her style in her book, What Happened. "I did this because I like pantsuits. They make me feel professional and ready to go." She also noted she was influenced by her childhood hero, Nancy Drew, who wore trousers. "Some people like my clothes and some people don't," Hillary wrote. "It goes with the territory. You can't please everybody, so you may as well wear what works for you."