Donald Trump makes no secret of his wealth, so you’d think he might be able to find a suit that fits.
His trousers are too baggy, his jackets are boxy, his ties are too wide and often too long, and his lapels are too big.
Trump is not the only politician guilty of wearing ill-fitting suits – across the world, the political elite dress terribly. But why?
Is it deliberate, or do politicians just have bad taste? With their sartorial advisers and ample funds, surely they could make the effort to see a tailor?
Well the reason is actually threefold.
Firstly, politicians all want to appear relatable – they avoid looking too slick or flashy so as not to alienate working class voters who can’t afford a £5,000 suit.
During last year’s election campaign, Hillary Clinton was blasted for wearing a $12 000 Armani jacket and Theresa May sparked outrage for wearing a pair of £995 leather trousers.
Barry Brummett, a professor of communication at the University of Texas, told Mel Magazine that you "have to show that people from all classes… can identify with you".
"You can’t go on wearing overalls, but you also can’t be too flashy.”
Secondly, the demands of holding office mean politicians’ weights often fluctuate – it’s a stressful job, and just like the rest of us, stress can result in periods of binge eating followed by not eating.
If your weight’s changing all the time, there’s no way you could be constantly in a perfectly fitting suit, according to Washington DC-based political consultant Josh Nanberg.