United States Second Lady Usha Vance's all-monochromatic style file is clean and classic: Take cue

Usha Vance is the perfect example of no-nonsense yet effective styling. Most know her as the Indian-origin wife of now-US Vice President JD Vance. However, Usha's life was as intentional, inspiring and dedicated prior to her freshly commenced act of Second Lady, as it will be looking forward. Just a little fashion exercise for your brain. How do you imagine a Yale and Cambridge Law graduate, a former Supreme Court clerk and till very recently, a corporate litigator at a San Francisco law firm to dress? If you're not too far off the mark, Usha is a spitting reflection of the stereotype, only elevated. What elevates it? It's not her hair, makeup or (lack of) accessorisation. It's her unmissably surefire gait and the quiet confidence she exudes. Now, while that can't really be bought anywhere, one can still take cues on how to effortlessly go monochromatic with your outfits.

Much of Usha's wardrobe comprises straight-fit bodycon silhouettes. The necks of these ensembles oscillate between being conservative to feminine, albeit in a measured manner. Short-cropped sleeves, a neat blow dry and neutral or matching pumps complete most of these looks. Her choice of colours have treaded comfortable terrain of neutrals with well-tailored and fitted pants and light cardigans in whites, cream and beige. Her most standout looks of the lot however, have to be the cobalt blue, off-the-shoulder ensemble for her speech at the RNC, the bow-adorned maroon jumpsuit for the Vice Presidential debate and of course the off-the-shoulders princess-like black evening gown from Donald Trump's victory speech.

A custom noir velvet gown with asymmetric floral accents and a sweetheart neckline was the Second Lady's pick for the Vice President’s Dinner, colour-coordinated with husband and Vice President JD.

In an intentional ode to her Indian heritage, Usha turned out in a resplendent violet, corded Gaurav Gupta number as she marked her presence at the pre-inauguration candlelight dinner on Sunday.

The wreath-laying ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, saw her tread back to absolute basics as she wore an all-white Sergio Hudson dress and coat.

For the 60th inaugural ceremonies, it was Oscar de la Renta again for Usha, this time in a custom peony cashmere coat with scarf wrap and complementing tea-length dress.

The inaugural ball however, was a fun and welcome shift from the straight styling as Usha stepped out of her comfort zone and into a powder blue gown laced with symmetrical shimmer.

While many feel Usha Vance is the perfect representation of the American dream, others are perplexed over how her racial identity has not coincided with the politics being professed by her husband. Nonetheless, it's definitely an A+ for the accomplished litigator and now Second Lady when it comes to the public appearances.

Have Usha's sartorial picks convinced you to dabble in some monochromatic classics?