JD Vance uncovers the hidden White House dress code President Trump expects from his inner circle

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Vice President JD Vance shares President Donald Trump's old school rules on suits, shoes and style during an episode of 'Hang Out with Sean Hannity.' Vice President JD Vance is pulling back the curtain back on President Donald Trump’s strict rules for Cabinet members, specifically the traditional dress code. Speaking on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast, Vance explained that Trump’s classic style rules — including a disdain for brown shoes — are rooted in the belief that public officials must honor the institutions they serve. "The president has a certain sense that you ought to respect the place, you ought to respect the institution, respect the office. And one of the ways you do that is by dressing like a normal person," Vance said in the episode released Thursday. "And I think that's — it’s a very old-fashioned thing." NO MORE CASUAL: STATE