Fashion at the Conservative party conference

Many delegates let their bags do the talking Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Including this woman carrying an 'I love David Cameron' bag and, if that wasn't weird enough, a teddy bear Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Others made a statement on their lapels, perhaps inspired by Madeleine Albright Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

However, some modern Tories are terrifying normal-looking. Some, like this woman, are even young and pretty Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

But the vast majority are the posh, white, middle-aged men of yore, including this man about town Photograph: Christopher Thomond/guardian./Guardian

And this country gent Photograph: Christopher Thomond/guardian./Guardian

Some have a certain je ne sais quoi. If you like this delegate's jacket ... Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

... you'll love his trousers! What a way to work a capsule wardrobe Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA

Delegates in need of fashion inspiration could visit the Crombie stand in the exhibition hall - great for wool and tweed fans Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Some conference-goers stuck to traditional Tory colours Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Even down to the true-blue shoes Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Shame Ken Clarke didn't go to the same effort with his footwear. At least Theresa May can be relied upon to sport a snazzy pair of heels Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA

David and Samantha Cameron made an undeniably stylish pair. Samantha was later spotted in a chic grey skirt, and later still in an on-trend leather jacket. But Sarah Brown trumped her in an Erdem dress, so maybe there's hope for Labour yet Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters