The Most Expensive Outfits Kamala Harris Has Ever Worn

Since before her time in office as the first female vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris has intrigued people not just with her political command but with her bold wardrobe choices (via British Vogue). A no-fuss politician, Harris doesn't come across as a lover of frills or bows, bejeweled or over-the-top looks. Rather, she's a "get down to work" politician, and her outfits say just that.

But, of course, there have been some standout moments throughout Harris' career that have caught the attention of the internet, and no, we're not talking about her pointed line of questioning while she was a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Those moments were (and are) made up of the impactful fashion statements she's brought to the stage, many of which have taken Twitter by storm.

Since occupying the office of vice president, Harris seemed to have kept her down to work style, but after some digging, we discovered just how pricey some of those no-fuss ensembles cost. What designer is Harris' go-to? How much did her inaugural outfit cost? And what about her designer shoe collection? Get ready, because these are the most expensive outfits that Kamala Harris has ever worn.

After days of what felt like agony for both 2020 presidential campaigns, the results from each state finally trickled in, and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were named the winners over the incumbents, Donald Trump and Mike Pence. After a week in which everyone in the country was holding their breath, Biden and Harris took to the stage and celebrated their victory in an event that was full of speeches and some pretty impressive fireworks. 

Harris' outfit for such an occasion did not disappoint. As noted by Harper's Bazaar, Harris chose an ivory suit from designer Carolina Herrera, a possible nod to the women's suffrage movement. Shelby Ivey Christie, a writer and fashion historian, tweeted that the all-ivory look could've also been an homage and celebration of the Black community. 

Here are the outfit details you need to know: the blazer was a tapered, double-faced design that, according to the designer, is "an updated take on timeless white tailoring." How much did it set Harris back? Well, it was $2,290 for the blazer alone. Add the trousers, costing $990, and you have a painfully expensive outfit that few of us could afford.

For those of you who got the coronavirus vaccine, did you wear a Dolce & Gabbana suit that cost literal thousands? Because Kamala Harris did. As noted by Sourcing Journal, the VP wore a suit from the Italian designer while getting her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. We just about fainted over these details, so here you go. The blazer, a "virgin wool blend" in a tinny, micro check print, cost $2,395 on its own. Yes. And according to the blazer's description, the inside lining of the piece is just as important as the outside — it is a leopard print, after all. 

The coordinated trousers to fit the blazer's micro print are, according to the description, "the height of romanticism, femininity and Italian luxury." And all that better be on display because the pants cost $875. So while we have all been existing in the same sweatpants since March of 2020, downing boxes of Cheez-Its and re-watching Schitt's Creek for the millionth time, Harris went and became vice president and started wearing Dolce. Just sit with that for a while.

We're just going to say this now to get it out of the way: we LOVE a coat moment, and no politician seems to do coats better than Kamala Harris. And get out of the way, inauguration day coat, because this grey cashmere coat that Harris opted to wear at a drive-in rally in Pennsylvania is literally to die for. As noted by the Inquirer, Harris made a stop at the rally on the eve of the election, so emotions were running wild. Harris knew that it was going to be chilly and, of course, that she needed to look in charge, so she opted for the gray-toned cashmere coat from designer Max Mara, according to The New York Times. 

As minted by its description, the coat was hand-sewn and inspired by "historic military style." It featured a flared hemline and was brought together with a belt tucked in at the back. So how much did this exquisite coat set the VP back? Hold onto your hats: $6,690. We'll give you a moment. Welcome back. It still cost more than four months of rent for many people.

Carolina Herrera is a go-to designer for the VP, and it's not hard to understand why; Kamala Harris has a very "no frills, let's get down to business" attitude and approach to politics, and it seems like she has the same approach to fashion. So when she opted for a black, bell-sleeve dress from the designer while attending Glamour magazine's 2018 Women of the Year Awards, it didn't come as a huge shock. 

Here's what you need to know: Harris was the honoree at the event, and was introduced to the audience by the stunning Lupita Nyong'o. She spoke about truth, power, and speaking from the heart — all lessons that we can learn from — and did so while looking very chic and glamorous (no pun intended). As noted by the dress' description, the designer sought after "timeless elegance and a modern sophistication," which explains Harris to a tee. 

The little black dress was made in Italy, crafted out of a wool blend, and featured a sweet bell sleeve moment. The cost? $2,490. Don't mind us while we go breathe heavily into a paper bag.

We have to take it all the way back to 2014 — when #AlexfromTarget was trending, Frozen was literally everywhere, and '90s crop tops were making a comeback. Kamala Harris was serving as California's attorney general at the time (such a boss), and she attended the 45th annual NAACP Image Awards in a spicy little black number. The NAACP Image Awards, according to Essence, "celebrated the accomplishments of people of color in entertainment." Given that Harris is such a trailblazer herself, her attendance seemed completely in the realm of understandable. 

So what did Harris choose to wear for such an occasion? A sparkly, sequined illusion sheath dress from designer Monique Lhuiller. Here's what you need to know about the look: The dress featured three-quarter length sleeves (perhaps a favorite of Harris'), a fitted bodice, and silk lining. Harris paired the look with a simple pair of black pumps and her hair down and lightly curled at the ends. So how much did it cost her? According to Neiman Marcus, at least $2,500.

This was a surprising move from the VP, we won't lie. According to Sourcing Journal, Kamala Harris chose a Dolce & Gabbana sweater, adorned with a sneaky see-through lace paneling, for her first full day as vice president. She looked stellar, there's no denying it, as she went about her day as the nation's most powerful woman, and met with President Joe Biden for their first weekly lunch. 

But here's the interesting part about this particular look and designer: Dolce & Gabbana reportedly has a less-than-cute past and reputation. With allegations of racism, homophobia, and sexism, the designer isn't super squeaky clean — and Harris is usually very aware of the designers she wears and what they represent. Vittoria Vignone, who runs a blog entitled Kamala's Closet, told Sourcing Journal that she was shocked by the choice. "Dolce & Gabbana are infamously political in a way that is opposite to everything Kamala and the Biden-Harris administration supports, which to me meant wearing them was a mistake," she said. Well, that mistake cost $1,150.

It was quite the monumental moment when Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president of the United States. Regardless of political party, it was a big deal, just as it was when Hillary Clinton snagged the presidential nomination four years earlier. We need more women in politics across the political spectrum.

Kamala Harris certainly took the opportunity to shine, and her outfit did not disappoint. As noted by Vogue, she opted for a pantsuit from the designer Altuzarra in a gorgeous red wine color. At first glance, the color of the suit was just flattering, but Vogue found a potential hidden meaning behind it: The colors of the women's suffrage movement were white, gold, and purple, and given that the suit was a combination thereof, it could very much have been a nod to the women who had come before her. 

So how much did the symbolic (and well-tailored) look cost? The suit jacket alone was $1,595, and the pants were $695. But it was a priceless moment, so what else could we have expected?