How tearful Theresa May signified ‘change and determination’ with her recycled orange power suit
THERESA May put on a brave face as she stepped outside number 10 this morning to resign as Britain’s Prime Minster. In typical May style, the PM, who will step down from the position on June 7, opted for a bold ensemble to address the public. And it seems there was a lot of thought […]
THERESA May put on a brave face as she stepped outside number 10 this morning to resign as Britain’s Prime Minster.
In typical May style, the PM, who will step down from the position on June 7, opted for a bold ensemble to address the public.
And it seems there was a lot of thought behind Mrs May’s choice.
She chose to recycle a bright orange Peter Blake suit that she had been seen wearing just last week at Prime Minister’s Questions.
Her choice in colour is significant as it is often associated with “change” as it is likened to changing seasons.
Experts at Bourn Creative say: “With the change in colour of the autumn leaves, orange often represents the changing seasons.
“Because of its association with change, orange is often used as a transitional color or to represent a transition or change of some kind.”
Equally the shade can also signify determination, appropriate as Mrs May was keen to reiterate that she had “tried three times” to convince MPs to back her Brexit deal.
Despite the bold statement The Sun’s Deputy Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend was far from impressed.
She remarks: “If Theresa May has given us anything over her years in the public eye its great fashion, but this outfit was somewhat of a disappointment.
“Strangely not choosing to wear her party’s colour of blue but for bright orange was a bizarre choice for her farewell speech.
“But Theresa is clearly fond of the outfit as she wore it six days before for PMQ’s in the House of Commons.
“The custom made asymmetric power suit jacket and skirt from Daniel Black London and kitten heels from her old favourite Russell and Bromley for £245 are a classic May look.
“With a cinched in waist, sensible hemline and bold necklace it’s her signature style, but not the most inspiring.”
Reflecting on the colour choice Clemmie adds: “With the colour orange being the colour of passion and love it proves she did make a fitting choice for her emotional and teary speech.
“According to The Colour Counsellor Jules Standish it can also mean you’re motivated, energetic and have passionate drive.
“Unfortunately for the Theresa this outfit lacks all of the above, but she May have been a little too busy to go shopping for a new outfit.”
The PM was forced to resign after she failed to deliver Brexit and lost the support of her own MPs – but will continue in office as a lame duck until July.
Shortly after meeting Tory “executioner” Sir Graham Brady, she addressed the nation in the spring sunshine of Downing Street – watched by adoring husband Philip – and admitted her time is up.
The PM confessed she now has no chance of ever getting her Brexit deal through Parliament but insisted “I have done my best” to deliver on the referendum result.
Today the PM claimed she had done all she could to take Britain out of the EU with a deal, saying: “Ever since I first stepped through the door behind me as Prime Minister, I have striven to make the United Kingdom a country that works not just for a privileged few, but for everyone. And to honour the result of the EU referendum.
“If you give people a choice you have a duty to implement what they decide. I have done my best to do that.
“Sadly I have not been able to do so. I tried three times – I believe it was right to persevere even when the odds against success seemed high.”
Her voice cracking, she attempted to defend her legacy and insisted she has helped to fix Britain’s “burning injustices”.
Mrs May concluded: “I will shortly leave the job it has been the honour of my life to hold – the second female Prime Minister, but certainly not the last.
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“I do so with no ill will but with enormous and enduring gratitude to have had the opportunity to serve the country I love.”
Mrs May will stay in office for the next two weeks, allowing her to welcome Donald Trump to the UK on his state visit, and step down as party leader on June 7.
Elsewhere we told you how President Donald Trump is unlikely to meet Meghan Markle during his visit to the UK in June.
And you can read the full story of the PM’s resignation here.