Theresa May opts for a vibrant red dress and matching hat along with a VERY unusual quilted coat as she arrives at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey
- Theresa May, 61, wore an unusual grey coat, teamed with a tailored red dress
- She completed her ensemble with matching red hat and clutch bag
- Prime Minister is attending Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey
Theresa May opted for a very bold outfit today as she headed to the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.
The Prime Minister, 61, wore an unusual grey quilted coat featuring shoulder pads, which she teamed with a vibrant red dress.
Continuing the bold red theme, she completed her ensemble with an attention-grabbing hat by Liz Felix and matching Mulberry clutch bag, along with coordinating kitten heels.
Known for her trademark statement necklaces, Mrs May accessorised her outfit with a classic pearl necklace, along with leather gloves.
Theresa May opted for an unusual coat featuring shoulder pads and a vibrant red hat as she headed to the Commonwealth Day service today
Sticking to the bold colour scheme, the Prime Minister finished her outfit with red kitten heels and a coordinating clutch bag
The Prime Minister is attending the Commonwealth Day service today, along with the Queen and senior members of the royal family.
In her Commonwealth Day message, the Queen has praised the 'Commonwealth connection' that allows people from different nations to bond and celebrate 'diversity'.
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Mrs May's outfit today will no doubt turn heads, with her choice of bold colour and a daring coat, believed to be by Amanda Wakely.
Commenting on the outfit, political style blogger Laura Emily Dunn said the Prime Minister had chosen to show off British brands today.
The Prime Minister teamed the quilted grey coat with a tailored red dress underneath
Mrs May, 61, is known for her love of fashion, and often goes for more daring choices
Mrs May opted for a red lipstick to tie her whole look together as she arrived at the Commonwealth Service today
'The Prime Minister’s outfit is bold and bright and she is representing brand Britain from top to toe,' she said.
'With a dress and jacket by Amanda Wakeley, clutch bag from Mulberry, kitten heels from LK Bennett and a hat by Henley-on-Thames milliner Liz Felix, the Prime Minister once again demonstrates her commitment to the best of British fashion on the high street and for small businesses.'
Mrs May is known for her interest in fashion, but does not have a personal stylist.
She picks out most of her clothes herself from a designer boutique in Henley, Oxfordshire, which close to her constituency.
The Prime Minister was previously criticised for her choice of £995 leather trousers by Amanda Wakeley for a photoshoot for The Sunday Times in 2016.
Mrs May, who is known for her statement necklaces, accessorised with a pearl necklace
The Prime Minister finished off her outfit with bright red kitten heels and leather gloves
The Prime Minister made sure to turn heads with a her choice of bold red today
Mrs May does not have a personal stylist, and is believed to pick out most of her clothes herself
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