# @feministrecovery_ on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAUKMWD5bL
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/2443820-feministrecovery-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2021-08-25T17:03:11.000+00:00

## Caption

Have you ever noticed that women in politics like to dress in white? Sure, they look great, but there's also a secret meaning behind those outfit choices in the US. Throughout history, women have used the symbolism of colors to add a visual impact to their discourse. 

From Shirley Chisholm to Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Ivanka Trump, women of all political backgrounds have honoured the women that paved the path before us through this practice. It was adopted by Republican suffragettes at the beginning of the 20th century when they marched for their right to vote, and to this day, women still use the color white to send messages of union and resistance against female oppression through their clothes. 

Take this mini Fluence history class to learn more about the history of women in politics wearing white, the meaning behind certain colors and why feminists like to use them at rallies and voting polls. Do you know more examples of fashion choices that send a message? Let us know in the comments below!

Sources:
Shaw-Ellis, D. (2020, August 17). Kamala Harris’s Pearl Necklace Has Deep Symbolism That Goes Way Beyond Politics. Vanity Fair; Vanity Fair. https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/08/kamala-harris-pearl-necklace-symbolism-beyond-politics
AnOther. (2019, January 4). How Wearing White Became a Symbol of Female Solidarity. AnOther; AnOther Magazine. https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/11399/wearing-white-female-solidarity-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-white-suit-pantsuit
Brucculieri, J. (2019, February 6). Why Women Wear White, A Brief History Of Political Fashion. HuffPost; HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/women-wearing-white-politics-fashion-state-of-the-union_l_5c5af771e4b087104759afc5
Holland, O. (2020, November 9). Why Kamala Harris’ white suit speaks volumes. CNN; CNN. https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/kamala-harris-white-suit/index.html
Pitcher, L. (2020, August 14). The History of the Color White and Women’s Suffrage Movement. Teen Vogue; Teen Vogue. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/history-of-color-white-womens-suffrage-movement

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| Nicole Wawro | @whereswawro | https://gondola.cc/whereswawro | Creative Director |
| Jane Baduini | @janebaduini | https://gondola.cc/janebaduini | Content Producer |
| Jane Baduini | @janebaduini | https://gondola.cc/janebaduini | Copywriter |

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