Hillary Clinton ditches pantsuit, stuns in bright pink Ralph Lauren gown

All smiles: Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. (Photo: Daniel Goodrich, AFP/Getty Images)

No, we don't know or think that pink is her favorite color.

But Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton set aside red, white and blue pantsuits in favor of a Ralph Lauren Collection fuchsia silk wrap-front shirtwaist gown at the annual Al Smith Dinner in New York.

Held at the swanky Waldorf-Astoria, the charity gala for the Catholic charities affiliated with the Archdiocese of New York lures big names in politics and other areas.

Hillary Clinton, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump stand for the invocation. (Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP)

So when photos started appearing on social media of the Democratic nominee in the belted floor-length dress, people caught a glimpse of potential presidential style, should she win.

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Backstage, Al Smith Dinner. Mayor DeBlasio, Melania and Donald Trump, Cardinal Dolan, Hillary Clinton, Al Smith and Governor Cuomo.

2:34 AM - 21 Oct 2016

 
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The dinner was held a day after Clinton and GOP candidate Donald Trump sparred on the debate stage in Las Vegas Wednesday night.

Did they all get along? We'll have to wait to hear the post-dinner chatter. It looked at least like there was some serious discussion.

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Hillary and Donald seem to be getting along. Chatting away with a Cardinal Dolan DMZ at the Al Smith Dinner. #AlSmithDinner

3:17 AM - 21 Oct 2016

 
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And, yes, the presidential candidate spent some time with Trump's wife, Melania, who was in a bare-back black lace gown.

Oh, hi! (Photo: Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty Images)

As far as the breaking news element of this subject, Hillary has worn evening gowns before — remember all those inaugural balls for Bill?

Hillary Clinton rocked a violet beaded lace sheath gown with blue velvet silk mousseline overskirt designed by Sarah Phillips for the 1993 inaugural balls. (Photo: Bill Waugh, Associated Press)

Clinton and Trump at Alfred Smith Dinner

Hillary Clinton, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, and Donald Trump attend the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City Oct. 20, 2016.  Peter Carr/The Journal News

Hillary Clinton, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, and Donald Trump after Trump's remarks at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City Oct. 20, 2016.  Peter Carr/The Journal News

Hillary Clinton speaks at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City Oct. 20, 2016.  Peter Carr/The Journal News

Donald Trump speaks as Hillary Clinton looks on during the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City Oct. 20, 2016.  Peter Carr/The Journal News

Hillary Clinton greets Melania Trump at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City Oct. 20, 2016.  Peter Carr/The Journal News

Hillary Clinton, left, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, Donald Trump and Melania Trump attend the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City Oct. 20, 2016.  Peter Carr/The Journal News

Hillary Clinton attends the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City Oct. 20, 2016.  Peter Carr/The Journal News

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump attend the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City Oct. 20, 2016.  Peter Carr/The Journal News

Source:  http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/10/20/no-pantsuit-hillary-clinton-wears-bright-pink-dress-al-smith-dinner/92491804/