# Giorgia Meloni swaps dark suits for pastels as image softens 2026-08-13T06:55:54+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has traded her dark suits and black boots for pastel-coloured tailored suits and wide-legged trousers, signalling a broader political transformation, The Associated Press reports. When she took office in 2022 as a right-wing outsider, her wardrobe reflected combative conservative roots. Now, fashion and political experts say her softer silhouettes and lighter colours project warmth and approachability while retaining authority. Meloni’s style shift mirrors her pragmatic turn towards the European Union and strong support for Ukraine, distancing herself from her earlier post-fascist party roots. Fashion professor Michela Bonafoni told AP that lighter colours suggest loyalty and gentleness. Meloni’s makeover is especially significant because Italy is a global fashion powerhouse. At the 2024 G7 summit, she wore a flowing pastel-pink suit, underscoring her new image as a credible European leader. Her political evolution includes challenging US President Donald Trump on some issues, strengthening her standing among allies. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: European leadership, fashion, Giorgia Meloni, image makeover, Italy, politics Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/giorgia-meloni-swaps-dark-suits-for-pastels-as-image-softens/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/giorgia-meloni-swaps-dark-suits-for-pastels-as-image-softens/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.