JD Vance’s Wife Usha Adds Coquettish Twists to Her Style in Red Jumpsuit With Statement Bow at Vice Presidential Debate

Maggie Clancy
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Usha Vance supported her husband, Sen. J.D. Vance, at the vice presidential debate in New York City on Tuesday evening in a sleeveless red jumpsuit. The sleeveless outfit featured a large bow on the left side of the collar, draping over her chest.

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Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) and his wife Usha Vance greet moderators Margaret Brennan (far left) and Norah O’Donnell after a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on Oct. 1, 2024 in New York City.

While the jumpsuit’s hue is already a staple in her wardrobe, the bow at the collar marked a subtle shift from her typically conservative style since her husband’s vice presidential candidacy was announced.

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In recent months, Usha Vance has favored monochromatic ensembles, a trend evident during her appearances at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. On the third day of the convention, she wore a cobalt blue, off-the-shoulder midi style dress by Badgley Mischka, which contrasted with the predominant red at the event. On the final night, she wore a red dress featuring a boat neck and a midi-length skirt.

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Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz (R) embrace as Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) and his wife Usha Vance look on after a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on Oct. 1, 2024 in New York City.

At the end of August, while her husband delivered a speech at a Pennsylvania trucking company rally, the Yale Law School graduate and attorney wore a light gray tank top paired with faded rust trousers. The trousers, which had a slight balloon effect and tapered legs, featured a belt featuring a square buckle in a matching shade.

Earlier that month, she accompanied the Ohio junior senator as he delivered a speech in Eau Claire, Wisc., wearing bright coral pants and a subtly sheer white T-shirt with lace-like detailing.

Republican vice presidential candidate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) walks with his wife Usha Vance to deliver a speach at NMC-Wollard Inc. / Wollard International on August 07, 2024 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Vance and Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris are both set to speak at competing events in the same battleground state this week.
Republican vice presidential candidate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) walks with his wife Usha Vance to deliver a speach at NMC-Wollard Inc. / Wollard International on Aug. 7, 2024, in Eau Claire, Wisc.

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