Rand Paul Is the Most Interesting Man in Political Fashion

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Politicians love to roll up the sleeves on their button-down shirts while out campaigning, but Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is one of the few to head straight for the short-sleeve shirt when on the stump.Win McNamee—Getty Images

Paul is also comfortable with a short-sleeve shirt and khakis, a more casual look also favored by his father, at right.Charles Dharapak—AP

While out campaigning, Paul also sometimes goes for a more Western look, pairing blue jeans with cowboy boots. Charles Ommanney—Getty Images

He's also been known to use jeans to make a more classic political combo of button-down shirt and power tie seem less formal.Richard Ellis—Getty Images

At other times, he'll make his outfit less formal by skipping the tie...James Crisp—AP

…or wearing a tie with a bold, fun pattern...Scott Olson—Getty Images

…or by going with a more daring color of shirt...Sonia Moskowitz—Getty Images

…or wearing a sweater on top...Stephen Lance Dennee—AP

…or just wearing a turtleneck.Tom Williams—CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images

At times, Paul has been extremely casual. Hunter Wilson—AP

But at other times, he dressed in the standard Washington fare.Mark Wilson—Getty Images

And he's been known to favor a formal winter coat too.Win McNamee—Getty Images

But even when he does dress up, Paul often finds a way to make the look his own, such as with a pair of sunglasses.Bill Clark—CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images

Sunglasses may also just be a favored accessory because he is an eye doctor.Melina Mara—Washington Post/Getty Images

But whatever he's wearing, Paul finds a way to make it his own. Washington Post/Getty Images

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