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Pam Bondi, during her tenure as the U.S. Attorney General, has become notable not only for her governmental role but also for her distinctive fashion choices. Shortly after her appointment in February 2025, Bondi appeared on Fox News wearing a striking outfit that quickly became a talking point. On a brisk winter day, she was seen on the White House lawn in a full-length mustard yellow wool coat layered over a black ensemble. The coat, adorned with three prominent golden buttons, not only served to keep her warm but also drew the eager lenses of photographers. Its bold hue and classic design exuded a vintage charm, hinting at Bondi’s penchant for wool fabrics, a trend she continued throughout her time in office.
Fast forward to April 2025, and Bondi once again made headlines with her fashion choices during another Fox News appearance. This time, she opted for a wool coat in a daring Pepto-Bismol pink shade. The coat’s cape-like lapels and cinched waist gave it a robe-like appearance reminiscent of a retro dressing gown. This choice of attire further solidified her preference for a style that some might consider a nod to nostalgic fashion eras.
In December 2025, at the Department of Justice’s Christmas party, Pam Bondi donned an outfit that seemed to echo the patterns of a vintage couch. Former judge Jeanine Pirro shared a snapshot of the event on Instagram, capturing Bondi in a coffee-colored pantsuit paired with a fitted black top. The suit’s cut and material evoked a 1960s aesthetic, with the mocha floral print adding to its retro appeal. Although Bondi accessorized with chic black heels, the juxtaposition of styles offered an interesting contrast.
During a National Day of Prayer event in May 2025, hosted by Donald Trump in the White House Rose Garden, Bondi chose a pastel yellow pantsuit that turned heads. The ensemble, complete with a matching button-up featuring cornflower motifs, was complemented by a tan belt and a cream-colored handbag. Her choice seemed to balance between a nod to the 1970s housewife look and a playful reference to 1980s fashion sensibilities.
A couch-inspired pantsuit
For her swearing-in ceremony as U.S. Attorney General in February 2025, Bondi opted for a classic woven tweed skirt suit in black and white. The outfit, characterized by padded shoulders, echoed the fashion of a bygone era. The matching top and skirt, along with the gold emblem buttons on the double-breasted jacket, added a touch of vintage flair. Despite the ensemble’s old-world charm, its overall silhouette received mixed reviews for its retro appeal.
A ’70s-churchgoer yellow pantsuit
When Donald Trump held a National Day of Prayer event at the White House’s Rose Garden in May 2025, Pam Bondi sported her church-going Sunday’s best:Â A yellow pantsuit that put her age on blast. Perhaps she chose the pastel yellow-colored ensemble to stand out among the crowd, which she did, but she also aged herself with the color choice. The overly color-coordinated outfit included a matching button-up with corn-y floral designs, and she completed the look with a tan belt and a cream-colored bag. Bondi was channeling either ’70s housewife chic or ’80s Miami drug kingpin.
Gold buttons down the jacket and skirt
At her swearing-in as the U.S. Attorney General in February 2025, Pam Bondi wanted to make an impression and look professional. For the occasion, she wore a woven tweed skirt suit in black and white. The thick-cut piece had padded shoulders and harkened back to women’s wear of decades past. While the cut was unflattering, what made the outfit border on old-timey tacky was the top Bondi wore: It had the same design as the jacket and skirt combo. To make matters worse, the double-breasted jacket was adorned with gold emblem buttons, and even the skirt had a single line of buttons running down the front.
An enormous turtleneck collar
In March 2025, Pam Bondi and her rumored husband, John Wakefield, attended a Charleston Cougars basketball game. Wanting to support the team, the AG rocked a maroon-colored turtleneck. The outfit screamed that Bondi struggled to dress casually, and it looked as if she took inspo from Jerry Seinfeld’s wardrobe in the ’90s. Along with the loose-fitting top, she wore a pair of baggy blue jeans and a pair of white Chanel sneakers. Bondi appeared uncomfortable in the non-formal wear attire — her neck looked as if it were being digested by the turtleneck collar — and she resembled a grandmother who’d grabbed something casual to wear to a grandchild’s basketball game.
A constrictive designer coat
At the swearing-in of Kash Patel as the FBI director, Pam Bondi wore a cropped tweed Dior jacket. She may have opted for a designer name, but the outfit still gave yesteryear vibes. Bondi kept all of the black buttons of the beige jacket done up, which made the black lining stand out. To complement the lining and pattern of the jacket, the attorney general wore a long black skirt with a hemline that came down to her ankles. The jacket was a stiff fit on Bondi, especially with every button fastened. As for the material, it looked to be the same type that every young child feared as they felt the scratchy fabric pressed against their cheeks while receiving a holiday hug from Grandma.
An Afghan blanket jacket
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During the inauguration festivities for President Donald Trump in January 2025, Pam Bondi attended a luncheon. Caught between choosing something formal or semi-casual, Trump’s choice for AG elected for a multi-colored pink wool jacket and skirt combo. The thick-cut number had a cropped blazer with three-quarter sleeves. Besides the ultra-bulky lapels and colorway, the material of the ensemble was evocative of the blazers your grandmother would trudge out on special occasions. The coarse wool looked constrictive on Bondi and appeared as if it would be rough to the touch, similar to a knitted Afghan blanket that was placed unused on the back of a rocking chair.