Lauren Boebert, well-known for her outspoken politics, occasionally makes headlines for her wardrobe choices — and not in a good way. Her recent outfit, a ’70s-inspired plaid blazer, just might top the list of her fashion misfires. It’s one of those looks that makes you pause, maybe blink a few times, and wonder if you’re seeing things. But this isn’t a one-off; her style journey has had a few detours into the questionable. Let’s unpack a bit of what’s going on here.
The ’70s Blazer: A Nostalgic Trip That Missed the Mark
On May 17, Boebert shared a photo on Instagram where she posed with families of two fallen officers at the White House. The occasion was National Police Week — a solemn moment. But almost immediately, attention veered from the event to Boebert’s choice of attire: a dark plaid blazer that somehow looked like it had been ripped from some retro 1976 couch. It was buttoned at the waist, hugging her hips and shaping her silhouette in a way that seemed… well, a bit over the top for the setting.
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She paired that with a crisp white blouse, black pants, and brown high heels. The outfit seemed like a mixed message. Was she aiming for an authoritative political look? Or channeling someone like Pam Bondi’s flashy style from yesteryear? The general reaction online leaned toward the latter — a “total mess,” as some bluntly called it.
The comments on Instagram reflected a mix of amusement and frustration. One person joked, “Looks like you cut up one of your 1970s couch cushions and made a blazer out of it lol.” Harsh, sure, but maybe a fair stab, given how out of place the jacket looked. On the flip side, some followers pointed out that criticising Boebert’s clothes wasn’t really the point — maybe the focus should be on her political actions instead.
But it’s hard to separate the outfit from the image she projects. Clothes say a lot, and for public figures, they often speak louder than intended, whether that’s fair or not.
A Pattern of Fashion Fails
This blazer was just the latest stumble. Back in March, Boebert posted a picture after meeting with the Ports-To-Plains Alliance, wearing a tight black dress and a bright blue blazer. The jacket, again buttoned in the middle to accentuate her figure, was described by some critics as an “eyesore.” This seems to be part of a consistent trend — Boebert favoring form-fitting combinations that draw attention but don’t always translate as polished or professional.
What’s more striking, or possibly more telling, is Boebert’s apparent lack of care for wrinkling and outfit repetition. Just days before her plaid blazer moment, she shared a photo with the chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, sporting a white blouse that was noticeably wrinkled — and without her usual glasses. That combination, a slightly rumpled top plus the absence of her glasses, gave off an impression that was a bit casual, maybe even careless, especially for a political photo op.
If that wasn’t enough, she posted yet another picture a day later wearing what looked like the very same blouse—wrinkles and all—while meeting with agricultural leaders. This time, she swapped out the skirt for jeans and matched her outfit with a brown belt and high heels.
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This repetition, alongside the lack of obvious effort to iron or freshen the blouse, sparked some comments about laziness or a general lack of attention to detail. One follower even quipped that the footwear choices across the group looked like a contest for the ugliest shoes.
More Than Just Clothes?
While it’s easy to mock a wardrobe malfunction or two, there’s something almost symbolic here. Is Lauren Boebert’s style a deliberate choice, an expression of her brand of politics — a bit brash, unpolished, unapologetically direct? Or is it simply a sign of not caring enough about appearances, which might say something about the seriousness she applies elsewhere?
Sometimes public figures end up sending mixed messages by accident, and maybe this is one of those cases. Maybe her blazer and wrinkled tops are just the surface of a deeper disconnect in presenting herself in these official moments. Or maybe I’m reading into it too much.
Either way, clothes matter, especially when you’re in the spotlight. Boebert’s repeated fashion slip-ups don’t just invite jokes; they prompt bigger questions about the image a politician wants to project and whether it aligns with the office they hold.
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