Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plays the Washington suit game in his own way, but he's got another kind of unusual look — operator casual.

Hegseth wore a navy blue 'skinny windowpane' suit, a red spotted tie ... Someone get this man a stylist. He needs nice shoes,' one user wrote on X. Another chimed in with detailed observations ...

Hill said that having Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ... Dressed in a navy blue suit, with a crisp red, white, and blue pocket square and dark socks with green Army warriors, Hegseth said coming ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is known for steering clear of the traditional, somber attire expected in Washington, DC, playing the suit game by his own rules. But he's also got a second kind ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth seems to favor "operator casual" style on official trips. The style, popularized during the Global War on Terrorism, blends professionalism and tactical function.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth seems to favor "operator casual" style on official trips. The style, popularized during the Global War on Terrorism, blends professionalism and tactical function.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth seems to favor "operator casual" style on official trips. The style, popularized during the Global War on Terrorism, blends professionalism and tactical function.