10 Times Kaitlan Collins Proved She's The Queen Of A Pantsuit

At only 33, Kaitlan Collins is one of the most recognizable faces when it comes to news coverage. Not only was she the youngest Chief White House Correspondent in CNN history, but she's proven time and again that she's fearless when it comes to getting the truth out of one of the most dishonest and corrupt administrations in recent memory. But when Collins isn't giving Donald Trump or his talking head, Karoline Leavitt, a run for their money, she's absolutely slaying the pantsuit game.

While Kate Middleton knows how to turn a pantsuit into a sleek fashion statement, Collins is right there beside her. Although her job may not require that she make a name for herself when it comes to style, Collins is slowly but surely doing exactly that. After all, Collins has had quite the transformation over the years, proving that sometimes it takes a while to find what works for you — both professionally and fashionably. "I definitely want to meet the moment, and make sure that I'm getting it right," Collins told Elle in January 2024 about the strategy behind her interviewing approach. And a percentage of getting it right includes dressing the part when asking hard-hitting questions.

Although Collins has had a few fashion fails, like when she aged herself in a jacket that didn't flatter her style, for the most part, she nails her looks. So, if you're looking for pantsuit inspo, Kaitlan Collins, the queen of pantsuits, is a great place to start. She's even managed to effortlessly pull off a topless blazer moment and didn't miss a beat.

In February 2024, Kaitlan Collins went full glam for her Bravo debut when she appeared on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" and stunned in an Alexandre Vauthier pinstripe suit. Not only were the sparkly pinstripes a fun twist on classic suits of this design, but Collins also opted to skip a shirt. Although quite a leap from her work attire, Collins looked phenomenal, showing more skin than usual. In addition to Cohen, Collins was joined by Sutton Stracke of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and the three discussed Real Housewives drama, because apparently Collins is a big fan of the show.

As much as a monochromatic look is a winning outfit for a lazy day, you still need to know what colors suit you best. After all, if your skin tone is relatively pale and you try to make a light grey monochromatic suit happen, you'll just end up looking washed out, or more specifically, like the walking dead. But because Kaitlan Collins is the queen of pantsuits, she always knows exactly which colors are going to complement her. The only proof you need of this fact is a photo of Collins making a bright coral look absolutely fantastic.

In September 2021, Kaitlan Collins was part of the first all-female CNN crew on Air Force One. For the historical event, Collins took the casual route, wearing a linen matcha pantsuit with her forever relatable go-to shoe choice for work and play: sneakers. Collins completed the look with a Louis Vuitton shoulder bag and, because it was 2021, a face mask. Collins, with a big smile, also appeared to be more than happy to pitch in and carry the tripod — unlike some of her former CNN colleagues who have had reputations for being divas.

Magenta is not an easy color to pull off. In fact, it's a color that might be doing more harm than good because it's literally named after the 1859 Battle of Magenta, in which thousands were killed, declared missing, or were severely wounded. Between the history and the aggressive vibrancy of the color, some struggle to find calmness in the presence of magenta. However, here's Kaitlan Collins defying color psychology in this magenta colored pantsuit, looking cool as a cucumber. That alone says that Collins is an absolute force to be reckoned with, so the world had better watch out.

For a recap of a CNN town hall with Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in April 2024, Kaitlan Collins again went for a topless blazer look. Although this time around, her wine-colored blazer was buttoned up more than when she appeared on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," it's still proof that Collins is part of a new wave of journalism, one that's full of millennials who know that what you wear can be just as important as what you say. While Collins looks best in bright colors, this pantsuit with its satin lapel is serving up some major regal energy.

In March 2022, Kaitlan Collins was joined by Fox's Senior White House Correspondent, Jacqui Henrich, and CBS's Senior White House Correspondent, Weijia Jiang, for what was likely a happy accident. While Collins's Veronica Beard pantsuit looked perfectly tailored, really highlighting just how stylish a pantsuit can be, the best part about her Instagram post is the caption. "On Wednesdays, we wear blue at the White House," wrote Collins. You don't have to be a millennial to know exactly what Lindsay Lohan movie Collins is referencing here.

Sometimes the best pantsuits are the ones that break the mold a bit. Instead of going for a one-color outfit, Kaitlan Collins shook things up a bit with pinstripe pants and a black belted blazer. As she usually does in cold weather, Collins completed the ensemble with a black turtleneck. While some professions might frown upon Collins's favorite accessory, her phone, when you're covering the Trump administration, things can turn on a dime, making it less of an accessory and more of an asset — in case you want to feed that line to your boss.

Admittedly, Kaitlan Collins's white button-down and purple blazer combo isn't one of her best looks. While purple in color psychology can symbolize wisdom and luxury, it's also linked to magic, arrogance, and excessiveness. If that color wasn't dubious enough, the buttons on the blazer are also a bit much, somewhat akin to a military jacket. But despite this, Collins makes it work — and looks darn happy while doing so. Granted, she's posing, but still. If anyone can make this color and these buttons look the right amount of cool and professional, it's definitely Collins.

Covering the 2023 State of the Union and the days leading up to it, Kaitlan Collins wore a handful of pantsuits, all with her signature cold-weather turtleneck underneath. But of the looks she wore that week, it was her red pantsuit that should have won her some sort of award. It's bright, it's bold, and pretty much declares that Collins takes no prisoners, which is exactly what she should channel when interviewing Kentucky Congressman James Comer, for example, who's been endorsed by the NRA and is a staunch Trump supporter. Between the suit and the look on her face, you know Collins schooled Comer and left no crumbs. 

In July 2022, while on assignment abroad, Kaitlan Collins and her CNN colleague, Betsy Klein, were caught wearing the same pink and white pinstripe pantsuit. Both women looked adorable in the suit, with each choosing to complete their outfit with entirely different shoe choices: Collins rocked her usual sneaker look, while Klein went for light-brown heeled sandals. The two even seem to be wearing very similar scoop-neck white tops under their blazers, proving that twinning while at work is sometimes exactly what you need to lighten the mood and have a proper laugh.