The 48-year-old made a move away from feminine fashion in favor of a 'more serious and professional' ensemble on Wednesday - an indication that she wanted to suit up in her own kind of 'armor' to go before the Senate, a leading fashion expert told DailyMail.com.
According to stylist , Barrett - who impressed with her elegant style choices on Monday and Tuesday - had one main sartorial focus when she dressed for today's hearing: exuding confidence, strength and professionalism.
image class="left" url= Ready for anything: Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett dressed in stylish 'armor' for the third day of her confirmation hearing, a fashion expert told DailyMail.com
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image class="left" url= image class="left" url= Something to say: According to stylist Gayle Perry, Barrett, 48, chose a more 'masculine, professional' look on Wednesday, having prioritized femininity for the first two sessions
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image class="left" url= Tribute: Perry believes that Barrett also made a significant choice by wearing a ruffled collar, suggesting that it was a subtle tribute to the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg
image class="left" url= image class="left" url= Legend: Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg, who passed away on September 18, became famous for her embellished collars - as well as her policies. Barrett will replace her if confirmed
And while her previous outfit picks were certainly not scandalous, she made a much more concerted effort to emphasize her conservative values with her latest ensemble, the style pro suggested. If you have any queries regarding exactly where and how to use Next, you can speak to us at the website.
'Amy is wearing a tweed skirt suit which is a more structured, tailored, masculine and professional look to reflect her confidence and strength in her conservative beliefs,' Perry explained.
'In addition, a suit acts more like armor than the dresses she's worn. The jacket adds an added layer of protection and structure... as if to declare she is dressed for the part, ready to stand strong, firm and protected during the heated discussions.'
The wardrobe pick was perhaps a reactive one on Barrett's choice; having faced a tough round of questions during the first two days of the hearing, she may well have wanted to give herself an added boost of confidence in the form of her ensemble, although as it turns out, Wednesday's hearing wasn't nearly so severe as the previous sessions.
Still, Trump's SCOTUS pick didn't let her desire for defensive dressing stop her from reminding the public of her softer, more feminine side, which she played up with her elegant lavender blouse, Perry noted.
'It's significant that Amy chose a lavender blouse and multi-color suit rather than black or navy to emphasize her femininity and softness,' the fashion stylist said.
According to Perry, the blouse also sent another very significant message: a tribute to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whom Barrett will be replacing if she is confirmed at the end of the hearing process.
