The online fashion critics were quick to react, offering a torrent of less-than-flattering reviews. One user on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, sarcastically commented on her dress as a thrift store find. Another suggested she opt for more professional attire, advice seemingly ignored by some in the political sphere. This critique of Sanders’ style is part of a broader conversation about fashion choices among women closely associated with the MAGA movement.

Sanders has undergone a noticeable weight loss transformation, shifting from her previous figure to a noticeably slimmer one. Despite this change, her attempts to highlight her new look through fashion have often been met with criticism. A notable example was her leather outfit at CPAC 2025, which did not win her any style accolades.

During her tenure as the White House press secretary, Sanders was recognized for her relatable fashion sense. In 2017, The Hollywood Reporter praised her for embracing affordable clothing and presenting a contrast to the more stereotypical styles of Mar-a-Lago regulars like Ivana Trump and Kellyanne Conway.

However, Sanders’ fashion narrative has shifted dramatically. Her recent wardrobe choices, which some compare to the bold and often criticized styles of Kimberly Guilfoyle, have aligned her more closely with other prominent figures in the MAGA movement. Alongside her fashion evolution, Sanders has faced speculation about potential cosmetic enhancements, fueled by her rapid weight loss and public appearances, particularly at the 2024 Republican National Convention, which sparked discussions about the use of weight loss aids like Ozempic.

Social media fashion police pundits were quick to weigh in with their (often brutal) clothing critiques. “Beautiful dress… another Tuesday Thrift store 2 for 1 yellow tag special?” one sniped on X, formerly Twitter. “Don’t wear bright pink wear professional clothing and hair,” another opined, advice that clearly falls on MAGA women’s deaf ears, given Karoline Leavitt’s White House Barbie mutation.​

Sanders’ recent weight loss transformation has been startling, to say the least. She went from stout to svelte in the blink of an eye. However, unfortunately, her fashion sense is still lagging way behind. Countless times, Sanders’ attempts to flaunt her new slim figure have backfired. Like, massively. Majorly. Bigly. Case in point? The awful leather sack-like outfit that Sanders wore in April to CPAC 2025.

During her time as White House press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders was praised for her “relatable style.” In July 2017, The Hollywood Reporter lauded her affordable clothing and curvy figure, calling her the antithesis of the stereotypical Mar-a-Lago woman, such as Ivana Trump and Kellyanne Conway. ​

Well, that’s certainly changed. After dropping serious pounds and splashing out on a new wardrobe that rivals even that of Kimberly Guilfoyle in the tasteless outfits stakes, Sanders fits right in with all of MAGA’s other leading luminary ladies now, for better or for worse. And, also like many of them, she’s suddenly found herself subject to surgery and syringe speculation.​ Sanders’ weight loss transformation at the 2024 RNC sparked Ozempic rumors, which was hardly surprising, given the suspiciously short time frame that it took to achieve. 

However, Sanders, who was dubbed “liar in chief” for her tendency to play fast and loose with the truth, has kept quiet on the mechanics of her sudden slimdown. Still, befitting RFK Jr.’s vow to “make America healthy again,” she’s determined that others follow in her fat-burning, wholesome-living footsteps and waged a war against sugary snacks and desserts — for poor folks, at least. “America is facing a chronic disease epidemic. That’s why I submitted a waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ food stamp program,” she captioned a video on Facebook in April 2025, claiming it could “prevent obesity in 141,000 kids and type 2 diabetes in 240,000 adults.”