Who Wore It Best in These Midterms

It's well documented that the least informed voters, especially those who watch a lot of TV, are greatly influenced by the appearance of candidates. "In a nutshell, politicians who appear to look more competent have an advantage," said Alexander Todorov, a Green Suede Belle Zeppa 100mm psychology professor at Princeton University who has been studying the tendency for years. "People's choices are heavily influenced by superficial nonverbal cues such as appearances."

So who is taking this electoral imperative seriously in gubernatorial races? We turned to Nic Screws for the answer. In fact, she helped edit The Big Black Book, the bible of the menswear world, in her last gig at Esquire Magazine.

Nic's Pick: Michaud, for his bold Red Suede Belle Zeppa 100mm choice Black Suede Belle Zeppa 100mm of color and fit. congressman," she says. "I kid, it was never in style."

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Says Nic: Silk, especially bold prints, can always be added to Black Leather Zip 140mm accessorize a look and can drape under your blazer or jacket. When in doubt regarding color, you can't go wrong with red. If you're wearing a wool scarf to keep warm (see Hickenlooper), you should learn a good scarf tie or two.

Nic's Pick: Hickenlooper, assuming he ties it up when he walks outside."A lightweight puffer jacket is always on trend, especially in a bright, primary color like red or royal blue," Nic says. "Guys can also try a puffer vest for a pop of high tech color."