Mr. Santorum’s Neighborhood Call it the "Mr. Rogers Effect" if you want, but many are crediting Rick Santorum’s surprising second-place finish in the Iowa caucuses to his heart-felt conservatism, relentless campaigning and, yes, his wide array of sleeveless V-neck sweater vests. The Call it the "Mr. Rogers Effect" if you want, but many are crediting Rick Santorum’s surprising second-place finish in the Iowa caucuses to his heart-felt conservatism, relentless campaigning and, yes, his wide array of sleeveless V-neck sweater vests. The vests are a sensible choice for dads taking kids to soccer practice and, as it turns out, the perfect attire for charming Iowa voters. "It sort of took on a life of its own," Santorum has said. "So I started wearing more and more. My staff bought me a bunch more." REUTERS/John Gress 
Barack Obama's Dowdy Denim Metro-sexual in chief he is not. Back in ’09, Obama caused a fashion emergency when he showed up to throw out the first pitch at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in what fashionistas dubbed "Dad jeans" — or worse, "Mom jeans." Obama later defended Metro-sexual in chief he is not. Back in ’09, Obama caused a fashion emergency when he showed up to throw out the first pitch at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in what fashionistas dubbed "Dad jeans" — or worse, "Mom jeans." Obama later defended himself on the "Today" show: "I hate to shop. Those jeans are comfortable. And for those of you who, you know, want your president to, you know, look great in his tight jeans, I'm sorry, I'm not the guy.” REUTERS/Mike Stone 
Condoleezza Rice, Power Player Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice raised eyebrows and blood pressure levels when she stepped out in front at the Wiesbaden Army airfield in the ultimate power suit: a black skirt, black coat and knee-high black boots. The only thing missing may h Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice raised eyebrows and blood pressure levels when she stepped out in front at the Wiesbaden Army airfield in the ultimate power suit: a black skirt, black coat and knee-high black boots. The only thing missing may have been the whip. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque 
Who Wears Short Shorts? Bill Clinton Does... It's not the most embarrassing legacy of Clinton's presidency, but it's close. As commander-in-chief, Clinton became all-too-known for his cringe-inspiring choice of jogging attire. More than a decade later, Clinton's workout wardrobe recently inspired an It's not the most embarrassing legacy of Clinton's presidency, but it's close. As commander-in-chief, Clinton became all-too-known for his cringe-inspiring choice of jogging attire. More than a decade later, Clinton's workout wardrobe recently inspired an odd wave of nostalgia. Thankfully, like Clinton's pants, it was extremely short. REUTERS/Gary Cameron 
But Hillary Wears the Pantsuits Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s fashion choices have gotten a lot of attention over the years, with clotheshorses gurus like Tim Gunn of "Project Runaway" regularly quipping about, or ripping into, the former First Lady's predilection for pantsuits. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s fashion choices have gotten a lot of attention over the years, with clotheshorses gurus like Tim Gunn of "Project Runaway" regularly quipping about, or ripping into, the former First Lady's predilection for pantsuits. "I think she's confused about her gender [with] all these big, baggy menswear tailored pantsuits," Gunn has said. Ouch. REUTERS 
Daniel Patrick Moynihan, The Gentleman from New York The name Daniel Patrick Moynihan still reminds us of a long-ago era when civility reigned over Washington. Moynihan, known for his bow ties, embraced the preppy Ivy League style long before Tommy Hilfiger pimped it out to rappers and socialites. The name Daniel Patrick Moynihan still reminds us of a long-ago era when civility reigned over Washington. Moynihan, known for his bow ties, embraced the preppy Ivy League style long before Tommy Hilfiger pimped it out to rappers and socialites. Copyright © 1967 Diana Mara Henry / <a href="http://dianamarahenry.com" target="_blank">dianamarahenry.com</a> 
Paul Simon, the Man with the Bow Tie Moynihan may have worn them, but no politician is better known for rocking bow ties than Paul Simon, the Illinois congressman and senator. Simon, who died in 1993, reportedly adopted the ties after a newspaper reported on his performance in a debate by sa Moynihan may have worn them, but no politician is better known for rocking bow ties than Paul Simon, the Illinois congressman and senator. Simon, who died in 1993, reportedly adopted the ties after a newspaper reported on his performance in a debate by saying, "the man with the bow tie did well." American Tinnitus Association 
Ronald Reagan, Cowboy in Chief Pictures of a denim-clad Ronald Reagan on horseback have now reached near iconic status, but as it turns out, while Reagan was an avid horse rider, he wasn't always a cowboy. In 1966, so the story goes, a reporter wanted to do a segment with Reagan on a h Pictures of a denim-clad Ronald Reagan on horseback have now reached near iconic status, but as it turns out, while Reagan was an avid horse rider, he wasn't always a cowboy. In 1966, so the story goes, a reporter wanted to do a segment with Reagan on a horse. When the time came, Lyn Nofziger, Reagan’s press secretary, was shocked to find Reagan decked out in English riding clothes. "I said, 'You can’t do that,'" Mr. Nofziger later recalled. "He said, ‘This is the way I always ride.’ I said, 'This is not the purpose of that. It's to get votes. They’re going to think you look like a sissy!'" The White House 
Not Shopping at Barney's Retiring Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is known for many things...but being a fashion icon isn't one of them. Frank set tongues wagging with this dressed-down appearance on the House floor last month, and as The Washington Post reported, "C-SPAN cameras cap Retiring Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is known for many things...but being a fashion icon isn't one of them. Frank set tongues wagging with this dressed-down appearance on the House floor last month, and as The Washington Post reported, "C-SPAN cameras captured the ensemble, which highlighted Frank’s less-than-buff torso, and the image quickly went viral, drawing snickers across the Internet." C-Span 1 / 9
