Tim Walz pointing his finger, wearing a white dress shirt, blue blazer, and khakis.
Tim Walz speaking at a campaign event in Detroit on Wednesday with Kamala Harris.
  • In work boots or a rumpled suit, Tim Walz has won some fans with his folksy fashion sense.
  • Experts told BI his authenticity targets the very voters Harris needs.
  • The Trump-Vance ticket is telegraphing more traditional power aesthetics, they said.

In his video introduction to the world as Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz wore white sneakers, khaki pants, a black T-shirt, and, of course, a signature camo cap.

The now-viral video cuts between Walz, holding his phone on a chair, and Harris, sitting in an office. Immediately, their sartorial differences were stark, with a polished Harris wearing in a muted blouse and navy blazer.