Karoline Leavitt Served Serious Farrah Fawcett Vibes In This Thanksgiving Snap
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hasn't been scoring many points in the fashion department lately. She has faced criticism for consistently choosing some of the worst outfits for her age, along with other unflattering ensembles that totally miss the mark and fail to complement her naturally attractive features. In short, she simply hasn't been doing herself any justice.
While she was spotted in another dowdy outfit over the 2024 Thanksgiving holidays, Leavitt added some spunk to her look, serving serious Farrah Fawcett vibes with a divine windswept blowout. The hairstyle was quite different from her usual work appearance, this time featuring a voluminous butterfly cut with face-framing layers that offered more refined and modern aesthetics than we're accustomed to seeing on the political spokesperson.
Though not quite the same as Farrah Fawcett's iconic 1970s "feathered" haircut – famously known as "The Farrah" – Leavitt's attempt could have been considered a modern take. In an Instagram snap showing off her refreshed 'do, the young mom was seen posing with her son Nicholas with a beaming, bright smile. She looked more radiant than ever, finishing off her blonde-highlighted hair with light makeup, while exuding a rosy, healthy-looking complexion. It's safe to say "The Farrah"- inspired cut suits her pretty well. The soft volume and face-framing layers bring out her features in a way that feels both flattering and effortlessly chic. "Great pic," an IG follower commented on the snap, while another had to admit, "You're actually not that bad up close."
Is the 'Mar-a-Lago' look channeling 'The Farrah'?
"The Farrah" became iconic thanks to 70's bombshell Farrah Fawcett, who is credited for debuting the trend on the original "Charlie's Angels" television series, where she famously flaunted the hairstyle. While the look remained popular throughout that era, it hasn't quite made a full return to a modern-day trend. Instead, it has re-emerged in updated versions like the Hawaii-based hair trend, "chandelier layers" and styles such as the butterfly cut that mimics butterfly wings, and is often paired with curtain bangs, shaggy layers, and disco curls on longer hair.
Leavitt's glamorous butterfly cut entrance in late 2024 aligned with the emerging "Mar-a-Lago" trend and what has become known as "Republican hair"- defined by blonde, bouncy, blown-out hair frequently seen among her MAGA colleagues. While the "Mar-a-Lago" look is typically associated with ultra-glam aesthetics and overdone cosmetic enhancements through the use of Botox and lip fillers, a key element of the overall package is carried by a voluminous, bouncy blowout – bearing a clear resemblance to "The Farrah." Seen on the likes of Kristi Noem, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Anna Paulina Luna, and others, these ladies all have a signature hairstyle that features flowing, blown-out hair, with amplified volume that's often achieved with hair extensions.
Leavitt's 'do may not be as elaborate as some of the other ladies in Donald Trump's inner circle, but she has elevated her style since her Farrah Fawcett-inspired cut. Frequently sporting a sleek, layered mane, it's evident her look reflects one done with a professional touch. The busy press secretary still has some ways to go in the clothing and fashion area, but has embraced one of the trendier haircuts of 2025 and beyond which is more age-appropriate.