On 6 November 2024, Kamala Harris spoke to her supporters and the country after her historic defeat to Donald Trump. But her fashion choice said it all. The vice president wore a dark purple pantsuit that seemed hopeful but familiar. You might be suitable if you’ve seen this before. Hillary Clinton wore a similar outfit when she conceded to Donald Trump.

On Twitter, someone noticed the resemblance between Clinton and Harris’ clothes. She’s wearing purple—purple satin underwear—the same as Clinton, who needed a new suit in 2016. Problem: Reaction: Solution. “Watch out,” the user said about Harris. On 9 November 2016, Bill Clinton wore a purple tie to support Hillary Clinton.

Harris and Clinton’s purple suits symbolize unity and show that history repeats itself. Some see the reminder as a sign of unity, while others see it as a cautionary tale.

Harris’s speech was similar to Clinton’s in 2016.

Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton had more in common than just their wardrobes. The vice president’s speech was similar to the former first lady’s. Both politicians said they had called Donald Trump after losing. Both women said they were sorry their supporters were upset about the election results, but they promised to keep fighting. Clinton pledged to a peaceful transition of power with Trump, which Harris also said was important.

At the height of Harris’ campaign, Clinton was more excited about the vice president’s nomination than most. “She is a unique figure and will be our first female president,” she told USA Today. She helped Harris win by giving her advice on debating the president-elect. “She did a great job of making him look bad,” she said of Harris’ debate performance.

Clinton saw Harris as her successor and hoped she would complete the work that had started in 2016. “I’m happy Kamala is continuing the work,” Clinton said. Harris and Clinton will not be president for the next four years.