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Since she entered into the political sphere, Ocasio-Cortez’s clothing has been a recurring point of conflict.
Supporters seem to love her iconic red lip and colorful suits.
So, exactly how pricey are these outfits that have attracted so much controversy?
The New York congresswoman traded her usual, tailored business style for a leopard-print sequined dress on the show.
Ocasio-Cortez may have looked glamorous in the pricey dress and her signature bold, red lip.
However, not everyone was a fan of her fashion choice.
Onetweetread, “Don’t you love it when an avowed SOCIALIST wears $580 dresses from Rickie Freeman?
I mean, who doesn’t need a sequin leopard dress to be an effective Congresswoman?”
In atweetresponding to the New York Post article, she said, “Yep!
I rent, borrow, and thrift my clothes.
(It’s also environmentally sustainable!)
The Post is just mad that you’re free to look good fighting for working families.
Sequins are a great accessory to universal healthcare, don’t you agree?”
The tailored suit was designed byGabriela Hearst, an Uruguayan designer who strives to create clothing sustainably.
Altogether, the look was quite expensive, with thefitted jacketalone originally priced around $1,500.
As with most photo shoots, the outfit was only lent to her by the magazine.
Similar dresses by the same designer are sold for around$2,000.
The shade got lots of attention from viewers.
I’m OBSESSED with that color!"
The congresswoman is no stranger to sharing her beauty secrets.
She once did a video withVogue, going throughher entire beauty routine, including her go-to red lipstick.
So, you might easily copy the sophisticated look.
According toThe Cut,Vanity Fair selected the label in part to feature the black designer Jason Rembert.
Political commentator Sunanda Vashishttweetedthat all the clothing worn in the magazine shoot totaled an estimated $14,000.
Why not wear clothes [the] working class wears?"
The designer dress was factored into the$14,000 total costthat sparked debate over AOC’s Vanity Fair outfits.
However, Ocasio-Cortez didn’t seem to let the backlash get her down.
In a second tweet, AOC alsoremindedIngraham that she does not own the clothes from the photoshoot.
