The Rare Times Kamala Harris Showed Off Her Killer Legs
If there's one thing Kamala Harris loves besides serving the country and feuding with her political adversaries (plus Jill Biden), it's a good ol' power suit. Throughout her career in politics, Harris has leaned on her wardrobe to present herself as a serious leader rather than to draw attention to her fashion choices, though she often does so anyway. Los Angeles-based designer Sergio Hudson, who was responsible for dressing Harris during her 2020 presidential campaign, said, "She never wants to be perceived as a fashion plate," according to The Hollywood Reporter. "The emphasis was [always] about ensuring she is taken seriously as an elected official." But why the pantsuit? "It's crisp, it's professional," he explained. But more than that, "She's comfortable in something that has to work for her all day."
While it's uncommon to see the former vice president in anything other than her trademark suit, there have been instances when she ditched the office slacks in favor of a short skirt. One such example was a throwback photo of Harris in which she gave her followers a glimpse of her toned legs. In the image, she wore a black blazer and a pencil skirt with sheer stockings underneath before finishing off with pointed-toe heels. Her killer stems didn't go unnoticed by some of her followers on Instagram, with one writing, "okay legs." Another exclaimed, "Baddie in Chief!!!!" Over the years, Harris has stepped out in leg-baring looks that prove she can be both serious and stylish.
She wore a skirt to a 2008 film premiere
Another time Kamala Harris ditched her typical pantsuit was in 2008 at the red carpet premiere of "Milk" in Los Angeles. Similar to her throwback snap, she paired a structured blazer with a black top and pencil skirt that allowed the press and onlookers to get an eyeful of her toned legs. Harris, then the district attorney of San Francisco, completed the look with a pearl necklace, a black clutch, and sheer stockings. She kept her makeup minimal while her hair was styled in soft, loose waves.
She showed off her legs at a black-tie dinner with Doug Emhoff
In 2015, Kamala Harris stepped out with her husband, Doug Emhoff, for a black-tie dinner celebrating The Broad Museum's opening in Los Angeles. She turned heads in a shimmering silver dress with a short hemline, styled with a leather clutch, crisscross heels, and a statement necklace. The eye-catching number, though relatively modest, showed just enough leg while also highlighting her silhouette. For his part, the future second gentleman of the United States, Emhoff, looked sharp and polished in a timeless suit that perfectly matched her dress.
Harris' legs were on full display at the 2018 Glamour WOTY Awards
Kamala Harris, who drew mixed reactions for some of her fashion choices in 2024, didn't shy away from showing off her killer stems at Glamour's Women of the Year Awards in 2018. In lieu of her trademark pantsuit, she stepped out in style in a solid black dress featuring a round neckline with long batwing sleeves and a hemline that hit just above her knees. She completed the look with pointed-toe heels, her hair curled in waves, and her makeup subtle as usual. She was joined by her fellow honorees, including former senator Hillary Clinton, actor Viola Davis, and singer Janelle Monae, to name just a few.
The secret to Harris' toned legs
As for those immaculate legs, Kamala Harris keeps them toned and firm through consistent exercise and daily movement. "I work out every morning, regardless of how much sleep I've had," she told former President Barack Obama on how she stays in shape. "It's just the best way to start the day." Speaking to The Cut in 2018, she also discussed the workout routine that keeps her stems looking great, saying she likes to hit the elliptical or go to SoulCycle classes whenever she can fit them into her schedule.
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But, regardless of how busy her days get, Harris still makes time to exercise using a stationary bike and a set of makeshift dumbbells her husband, Doug Emhoff, had set up for her at home. "She'd be watching the news, getting ready for her day, lifting a pair of weights made of water bottles and biking on a bike I put together," said Emhoff in an interview with Men's Health.