There are many Indian female politicians who take care to dress up well these days. They are known not only for their service to the nation but also for their style and attitude. Today, the female political leaders have bought a change in the face of politics by their lively personality and their dressing sense. We present below few of India's fashionable political leaders:
SONIA GANDHIThe first in the list of fashionable political leaders is Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, the Congress president. Her signature style is the crisp, sharp sarees and kurta sets. She has a good collection of Cotton, khadi, handloom silks handpicked from different corners of India. Her sarees have the design details like Temple and rudraksh borders in saris, ikat weaves, a touch of gold threadwork etc. Most of the sarees are in cream, white, earthy ochres and browns, deep maroon, indigo. She has a very elegant appearance. And during her diplomatic visits abroad and in winters, we see her teaming sharply tailored jackets or long coats with cravat-like sari pallus. Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, is often praised for her haute couture and many admit that her modest style makes her a fashion leader in the Parliament. Sonia Gandhi presents the true picture of an Indian woman. She knows that she has a national image to carry, which she portrays very well.
RENUKA CHOWDHURYAnother fashionable lady in the political circuit is Women and Child Development Minister Renuka Choudhury. She is known for her carefully careless style and bright coloured . It is reported that she picks up her collection from weavers in Andhra Pradesh.
VASUNDHARA RAJE SCINDIADaughter of Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia and Jivaji Rao Scindia of Gwalior, Vasudhara Raje Scindia is the BJPs face in Rajasthan. She was the first women Chief Minister of Rajasthan. She is known to be a well dressed personality in the Parliament. She is even known to have walked the ramp to promote khadi. In all public meetings and parliament sessions, she is always seen in her hand woven silk and .
JAYA PRADAActress turned politician Jaya Prada is known for her eternal beauty and style. She may have been the first woman MP who dared to come in trouser suits to the Lok Sabha but her trademark style is always her south Indian silk sarees with ethnic jewelry. Infact she also walked the ramp in a colorful outfit specially designed by Ashima - Leena at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week last year. "Even if I am into politics now, I am still an actress....and I like dressing up. I think it's fine if politicians go in for a bit of glamour at times," she said.
PRIYANKA GANDHIPriyanka Gandhi, daughter of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister, Late Mr. Rajeev Gandhi might not be a political leader, but she surely is a public figure. So, what she does, matters to the political India. Priyanka Gandhi had taken the fashion world by storm when she walked into parliament in a stylish black trousers and a white shirt with a broad belt to hear her brother Rahul Gandhi's speech during the crucial trust vote debate. She hit the headlines for breaking the stereotype of saris and clad women in parliament. But then she never sticks to one dressing style. She is known to experiment a lot with her dress and hair. She is seen in western outfits as well as sarees and suits. Priyanka Gandhi has carried them all with confidence and poise. The young generation can easily relate to her. She is a youth icon. Recently she has changed her hair style which has created a striking resemblance with her late grand mother, Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
