Keir Starmer, despite loftier ambitions for his premiership, made a notable mark on prime ministerial style. His look was smart, unpretentious, and unflashy, earning him a legacy in dad chic. His hair even gained its own Instagram fan account, @ratingstarmershair, which remained loyal throughout his tenure.
Modest wardrobe choices
Starmer favored dark suits from Charles Tyrwhitt, typically priced at a restrained £350. Menswear pedants noted his jacket sleeves were slightly long, as a proper fit should expose half an inch of shirt cuff. He avoided flashy accessories, opting for a sensible Tissot watch costing about £320. However, in 2024, revelations that he accepted £16,000 in wardrobe donations from Labour peer Waheed Alli and £2,485 worth of spectacles caused some damage.
Signature style and standout moments
Starmer often wore a suit and shirt with no tie, a man-of-the-people shorthand, but could execute a Windsor knot when required. He avoided the creased jackets of Boris Johnson or the cutesy foibles of Rishi Sunak's trouser hems. His finest sartorial moment came at the rain-drenched Paris Olympics opening ceremony, where he wore his own Team GB waterproof anorak, sparing him the indignity of a plastic poncho like other world leaders. Off duty, he was frequently seen in a black North Face quilted jacket, epitomizing centrist dad chic.
The hair legacy
Starmer's silvered shark-fin hair, described as somewhere between Tintin and Mark Kermode, was a high point. It inspired an Instagram fan account, @ratingstarmershair, which followed his style throughout his term. While not the legacy he hoped for, his hair and modest fashion sense left a distinct mark on British political style.
