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'The necktie is dead': US midterm candidates dress to look authentic
As Americans head to the midterm polls, Congressional candidates are using personal style to stand out on social media and signal authenticity. Stylist Joe Zee says politicians dress to look capable yet connected to voters. Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, a former car repair shop owner, favours work jackets, flannel shirts, jeans and practical footwear.

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