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. 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 social media 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.

While most people would say that all eyes were on President Joe Biden the day he was inaugurated as the United States' 46th president, some would argue that it was Vice President Kamala Harris' outfit that stole the show on Inauguration Day. Her inauguration was historical and groundbreaking; and despite any disagreements in politics or policy, it was amazing to watch a woman take her place in the second-highest office in the country. 

Of course, the outfit for such an occasion had to be memorable, and Harris employed the creative expertise of New York-based designer Christopher John Rogers to create her look. Harris paired her Rogers fit — a dress and coat ensemble in a deep purple — with an American flag pin made by designer David Yurman and a string of pearls from Wilfredo Rosado. 

Because the look was custom, we don't know exactly how much it cost the VP, or if Rogers gifted it to her. But given that his designs run at around $3,995 on Net-a-Porter, it's safe to put Harris' inaugural day outfit in that wheelhouse.

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. 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 tapered, double-faced ivory blazer cost $2,290 and the matching trousers cost $990 — a painfully expensive outfit that few of us could afford.

Kamala Harris is known for a couple of things: her groundbreaking political career, her intense questioning tactics, her dance moves, and her Chuck Taylor Converse shoes. Harris has been spotted in the footwear on many occasions, with it becoming a trademark of sorts for her political campaign and approach to policy. But not all of her Chucks are alike, and the ones she was spotted in during an October 2020 campaign stop had some details. 

While we're all sporting the regular high tops, Harris opted for a pair that said "2020" on them, accompanied by campaign buttons. Of course, the VP didn't leave her impressive outfit at just the shoes. She also opted for a $1,180 gingham blazer from the designer AMI Paris. Given that the VP paired the expensive blazer with a pair of shoes that most of us can get in our local Macy's, it's good that the look walked the line between elegant and approachable.

It's not uncommon for politicians to campaign for one another — Barack Obama campaigned for Joe Biden, Joe Biden went out and campaigned for the Georgia Democrats — everyone seems to help everyone. And that was the case when Kamala Harris went and campaigned for Senator Bill Nelson of Florida in 2018. Harris and Nelson stopped at four different churches on their campaign tour and were met with some very enthusiastic crowds. 

Harris busted out one of her go-to designers, Akris, and wore a wool crepe jacket and coordinated dress in a gorgeous blue. While the dress Harris wore is no longer available, the three-quarter sleeve jacket with an open front and silk lining sold at Saks for $2,990.

We love a coat moment, and no politician seems to do coats better than Kamala Harris. Move aside Inauguration Day coat, because this grey cashmere cover that Harris opted to wear at a drive-in rally in Pennsylvania is to die for. 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.

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" 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's 2018 Women of the Year Awards, it didn't come as a huge shock. 

Harris was an honoree at the event, and was introduced to the audience by Lupita Nyong'o. She talked 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 T. 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.

Everyone was talking about the first outfit that Kamala Harris wore on her Inauguration Day — her stunning purple dress and coat paired with pearls. But not enough people were talking about Harris' second look. Harris changed into a gorgeous shimmery dress and coat from designer Sergio Hudson and looked stunning. She addressed the nation as vice president during the Celebrate America virtual inaugural event, and looked amazing while doing so. 

"We kept the silhouette very structured and tailored, because that's who the Vice President is," Hudson told Harper's Bazaar. "But the liquid sequins give her glamour and shine, because her influence and the way she's broken barriers is a light for so many of us. She shines so we can all shine." So, how much did the outfit set back the VP? The price included $895 for the dress alone, not even including the coat.

This was a surprising move from the VP, we won't lie. Kamala Harris chose a Dolce & Gabbana sweater 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," Vignone said. Well, that mistake cost $1,150.

Kamala Harris opted for her trusty Moncler puffer jacket to keep her warm on the campaign trail in 2020. While at a stop, she paired the puffer with her statement pearl necklace and earrings, and of course, her famous Chuck Taylor Converse. 

So what's so amazing about the Moncler puffer? Well, it's the coat version of the LBD — a staple piece for every closet. It features a down fill that's intended to keep the wearer warm and cozy and actually has a figure-flattering shape, which is sometimes impossible to find in a puffer. So how much could it really be, you might ask? Moncler puffer jackets start at $1,150. So if we wanted to get one, we would have to go on a payment plan.

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.

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?

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff were all glamour at the Kenya State Dinner at the White House in May 2024. The couple joined President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in welcoming Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, and it was a glittering event. While Jill Biden chose to wear blue throughout the course of the day, Harris opted for a dark, rich shade of forest green. Kamala Harris has never shied away from rocking a bold look, and this night was no different.  

Harris wore a bespoke Chloé column gown by designer Chemena Kamali, who became the creative director for the fashion brand in 2023. The gorgeous evening wear was made even more dramatic with a tonal cape, cinched at the throat with a golden brooch. Designer Kamali was all about the project, and proudly posted photos of the vice president in her column gown and cape jacket on Instagram. "Madam Vice President Kamala Harris wearing custom Chloé," Kamali wrote in the caption. "Thank you so much to @kamalaharris @vp for giving me the opportunity to design this dress for you. It was such an honour." Since the gown was custom made for Harris, there aren't exact prices listed online for what the evening gown and cape cost, but based on similar designs by Chloé, a floor length gown with a cape overlay costs $5,250. People loved the dress. "Best she's looked so far!" a fan commented. 

Kamala Harris' suits cost a lot of money. On September 10, 2024, Harris debated Donald Trump at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, and came out dressed for the job she wanted. Harris' presidential suit was no meager ensemble. The vice president arrived on stage in the 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket by Dior. The black single-breasted wool and silk blazer costs $5,000 and the coordinating Dior straight pants in black wool and silk costs $1,650. She completed the look with the cream-toned lavallière striped blouse by Chloé. While the exact blouse is no longer available from the fashion house, the top sells on FarFetch for $1,631 and similar tops from Chloé sell for $1,690. Appropriately, Harris finished off the look with an American flag pin.

Harris and Trump met for the first time that night, where they tackled major issues, like abortion, immigration, and the economy. The debate, hosted by ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir and ABC News Live "Prime" anchor Linsey Davis, lasted nearly one hour and 45 minutes. After the tense event ended, millions of viewers felt that Harris beat Trump and had done a better job during the night than the former president. While Harris really performed based on her intelligence, candor, and capability, she also looked polished and professional.

On August 22, 2024, Kamala Harris took the stage in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention to accept the Democratic party's presidential nomination. It was a major night, and Harris addressed the crowd with all of the gravitas and earnestness that the evening deserved. "I will be a president who unites us around our highest aspirations, a president who leads and listens, who is realistic, practical and has common sense and always fights for the American people. From the courthouse to the White House that has been my life's work," Harris told the audience (via CNBC). 

Many of the women at the event chose to wear white, a color choice that marked solidarity with the suffragists who fought for a woman's right to vote in the United States from 1890 to 1920. Harris veered away from this tradition, and emerged in dark tones. Many noted Harris' choice as significant, including Vanessa Friedman for The New York Times, who wrote that Harris was doing something new, and showing this in her choice of tones. Harris' suit was bespoke, made by Chemena Kamali for Chloé. In fact, it was such a monumental moment for the brand that they posted Harris in the navy ensemble on their Instagram stories. While Harris' pieces were custom-made, comps for the Chloé suit, made of the woolen grain de poudre fabric, run high. A similar tailored jacket costs $3,390, while comparable tailored pants run at $1,390. A similar pussy-bow blouse by Chloé costs $1,490.

On the first day of the Democratic National Convention in August 2024, Kamala Harris stepped out in a camel-toned suit. Harris definitely has a favorite brand, as the matching set was designed by Chloé's creative director, Chemena Kamali, worth a few thousand dollars. Since it was bespoke, we don't have exact prices, however, we do have a pretty close guess based on comps. A camel-tone suit made of the same grain de poudre wool from Chloé runs at $3,390 for the tailored jacket. Similar pleated trousers from Chloé costs $1,350 while a comparable pussy-bow silk-crepe de chine blouse from the French brand costs $,1490.

Harris' presence at the first night of the convention was actually a surprise; the audience was expecting her later during the convention, so it was a big deal — and a delight — that Harris joined the crowd on that Monday night. Because she was "off-duty" so to speak, Kamala Harris' choice of a tan suit was actually a bold nod to President Obama. In fact, news outlets all over made a big deal of the color choice, noting that when Obama was in office, the Republican party gave him a lot of grief over his tan suits. Allegedly, a tan suit was too casual of a choice. Harris might very well have been poking fun at this historic, sartorial moment by wearing something similar on her surprise visit.

On the campaign trail, Kamala Harris arrived in Michigan on August 7, 2024 in a svelte, tonal suit. Her outfit was bright, cheerful, and polished, amplifying Harris' big smile and magnetic charm. Her sand-colored trousers were easy to identify as the wide-leg tailored pants by Chloé, costing over $600. She wore a simple, white base and layered it with a white blazer. We don't have the exact match on the blazer — it's likely bespoke — but a comparable make by Chloé is the tailored Ramie blazer, sought after for it's breezy feel, and comes at a cost of $2,890.

What really made Harris' outfit glamorous, though, was her choice of jewelry. The vice president is a fan of California jeweler Irene Neuwirth and wore a double strand of South Sea and Akoya pearls with 18k yellow gold from the brand's Gumball Collection. A single strand of pearls from the jeweler costs $18,680, however, Harris' necklace is worth more because she wears a double strand. This particular necklace is one we have seen her wear often over the years, because pearls are a signature part of Kamala Harris' look. Harris also wore her Tiffany & Co. HardWear earrings in yellow gold and pearl. While her exact earrings are sold out, the sterling silver HardWear earrings sells for $850. So even when Harris is dressing more casually, she likes to elevate her look with some expensive jewelry.

Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff joined Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz on the campaign trail with a stop in Moon Township, Pennsylvania in August 2024. The group took a bus to the area and greeted excited fans as a power force. The whole ensemble decided to wear tones of blue and looked coordinated and well suited together. Harris wore a black top with black trousers and topped off the look with a sharp blue blazer. We don't know the exact blazer, but we do know she's partial to wearing jackets by Tahari ASL, which is a much more affordable option than other jackets she wears. The blazer she wore in Pennsylvania looks a lot like the brand's women's single-button peak-lapel blazer which sells at Macy's for $159. Also affordable, Harris wore her signature Chuck Taylor platform sneakers from Converse, which costs $75.

Accompanying the outfit, Harris wore an 18k rose gold labradorite necklace by jeweler by Irene Neuwirth. The necklace, which comes from the brand's Classic Collection, costs $15,380. Harris also wore a pair of matching 18k rose gold labradorite stud earrings by the same jeweler that costs $2,660. Some have criticized her for fashion choices like these, claiming Kamala Harris misses the mark for sporting such expensive and luxury items. But Harris is known for mixing luxury and comfort. Certainly, the comfort factor is essential on a campaign trail. Her cool combo of casual footwear and elegant jewelry has inspired a fashion movement around the country. Women are wearing Chuck Taylors with pearl necklaces in support of Harris.

Kamala Harris' blue suit cost almost $4,000. The Alexander McQueen ensemble was certainly patriotic in tone, even if the designer is a British fashion house. While the ensemble sold out, Harris opted for a McQueen peak shoulder, one-button jacket in electric blue that costs $2,590. She paired it with the accompanying, blue pleat-front trousers that sell for $939. It's no wonder that Harris often wears McQueen suits; they're famous for their sharp structure and slight shoulder pads, which add some dimension to the upper body. 

Harris wore this blue suit at a campaign rally in Milwaukee on August 20, 2024 with Tim Walz. The two coordinated with blue suits, though Harris' was obviously a more vivid hue. This wasn't Harris' only Alexander McQueen suit, either. On April 29, 2024, when she appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, Harris wore a merlot tone single-breasted blazer and slacks, which cost the same as her blue suit.

Kamala Harris rocked a pale blue suit on September 18, 2024 when she attended the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 47th Annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. Harris kept the look tonal, wearing a single-breasted powder blue blazer with matching pants and pussy-bow blouse. While the designer of the presumably bespoke suit is unknown, the closest comps to the impeccable look come with a weighty price tag.

Lafayette's sold out 148 Single-Breasted Pick Stitch Blazer looks very similar to the vice president's sharp blazer and sold for $1,398. Lafayette's baby blue Barrow FinesseCrepe Pants, which also sold out, cost $598. Harris' sky blue blouse, which featured the lavallière-neck tie, is strikingly similar to the Pleated Bib Logo Savoia Scarf-Neck Blouse in Celeste by Prada, which sells for $2,750. Harris completed the outfit with a pin of the American flag and kept the rest of her look simple and polished. It was certainly a beautiful way to wear patriotic blue with her own signature twist.