A look at Paul Ryan’s style

Paul D. Ryan’s ill-fitting suit, sans tie, on the day he joined Mitt Romney as his running mate in the presidential campaign prompted several critiques. (Saul Loeb /AFP/ GettyImages)

Aug. 24, 2012 6:17 PM PT

Now that Rep. Paul D. Ryan is the Republican vice presidential candidate, his political dress has become fodder for fashion pundits.

Rep. Paul D. Ryan’s baggy jacket and trousers stand in contrast to Mitt Romney’s business-ready attire. (Mary Altaffer / Associated Press)

At later stops on the campaign trail, vice presidential candidate Paul D. Ryan has taken to wearing appropriately casual button-down shirts and khakis. (John Heller / Associated Press)

Republican vice presidential candidate Paul D. Ryan is often seen in button-down shirts with rolled-up sleeves. (Marc Piscotty /Getty Images)

Rep. Paul D. Ryan sports cowboy boots at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

Cowboy boots are a natural for bow-hunting Wisconsin Rep. Paul D. Ryan. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

Republican Rep. Paul D. Ryan looks all business in April 2011 as he prepares to introduce his Path to Prosperity plan in Washington. (Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

Baggy pants and big shirts are nothing new for Rep. Paul D. Ryan, shown greeting constituents Nov. 4, 1998, as a newly elected representative. (Erwin Gebhard / Associated Press)