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The outfits worn by Sarah Palin and the other candidates on the campaign trail




Sarah Palin has said she will give up expensive clothes after the storm surrounding her $150,000 (£93,000) wardrobe. But all the outfits seen on the campaign trail say a lot about their wearers





Sarah Palin's middle-management look. This oyster-coloured jacket and black skirt are smart without being remarkable...




The black peep-toe shoes give a flirtatious edge to the outfit...





...while the pearls are more demure and traditional




Peep-toe shoes are something of a Palin trademark - she has a bright red pair too





Could she have been any more patriotic? The Stars and Stripes lapel badge flaunts her patriotic credentials...





...while the Alaskan earrings show she is proud of where she comes from




Most female politicians keep their earrings low-key, but not Mrs Palin - she has also been seen in large hoop earrings





Her trademark rimless glasses seem designed to draw attention to her eyes, and perhaps, in this age of contact lenses, to add an aura of gravitas




Michelle Obama looks regal in this purple dress, designed by Chicago-based Maria Pinto





The colour is both flattering and striking, and the outsize pearls are a bold fashion statement, completely different to Sarah Palin's traditional version. She keeps earrings low-key to avoid a clash of accessories




Michelle Obama displays her sense of personal style in this gown at an awards evening. It is a glamorous outfit, dressed up with make-up and big earrings, and she adds a splash of colour to the photographs with her husband in his dark suit




Barack Obama always looks good in his modern suits. They are not so different from McCain's, but they always seem to have a more modern cut, and they fit him a lot better




He shows he is ready for action in this shirt-sleeves-and-tie combination, unlike his rival, who is rarely seen out of his buttoned-up suit jacket





Every picture of John McCain looks more or less like this - same dark suit, same white or blue shirt. Only the tie varies...





For his acceptance of the Republican nomination he chose gold, as if to represent his country's shining hope




A red tie is another McCain favourite





Cindy McCain's brightly-coloured jackets are always well-tailored and are a traditional politician's wife look





Her chunky pearls are similar to Michelle Obama's, showing that she too has a sense of style