Julie Bishop causes a stir in the networks by posing with only a jacket and stockings

Australian politician Julie Bishop hoped to break the stigma that older women cannot wear certain clothes to an International Women’s Day photo shoot.

The 66-year-old former foreign minister channeled her inner Sex And The City Carrie Bradshaw as she posed for Stellar magazine in just a jacket and tights, but many readers were unimpressed.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, she posed for the magazine in various colorful and eye-catching outfits, but the comments about one outfit in particular were anything but festive.

As Australia’s first female foreign minister, she’s certainly broken some glass ceilings, but many Instagrammers aren’t thrilled with her daring outfit choices.

In a snap for her magazine photo shoot, Julie stands tall in a blue blazer-like dress and black sheer tights.

Australian politician Julie Bishop (pictured) hopes to break the stigma that older women cannot wear certain clothes to an International Women’s Day photo shoot with Stellar magazine.

The 66-year-old former foreign minister channeled her inner Sex And The City Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker, pictured) as she posed in just a jacket and tights.

The 66-year-old former foreign minister channeled her inner Sex And The City Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker, pictured) as she posed in just a jacket and tights.

On her feet, she opted for open-toed black stilettos.

Her short blonde hair falls around her face as she is accessorized with simple gold hoop earrings and a glam makeup look with a bold dark lip.

Many readers weren’t fans of the look, with some questioning where her pants were.

One person wrote: ‘Are you auditioning for a role as a stripper? Who would wear something like that? I’m sure that with the time he’s spent in the offices he would know how to say NO to this outfit.’

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Many readers weren't fans of the look, with some questioning where her pants were.

Many readers weren’t fans of the look, with some questioning where her pants were.

Someone else chimed in: ‘No, definitely not…it cheapens your appearance. I love more elegance’ with someone else agreeing: ‘That stylist totally screwed up!’

While another said: “Second pic is a bit dressier, not sure about the blue blazer with no pants.”

However, others were disappointed that Stellar used the photo on her Instagram page, as it sparked a debate about her style and not her accomplishments.

One user commented: “It’s a shame they used this photo because everyone is focusing on him forgetting to put on his pants and not his achievements.”

Ambassador for David Jones, the former foreign minister wanted to push the boat for the photo shoot and show that women can wear whatever they want.

Ambassador for David Jones, the former foreign minister wanted to push the boat for the photo shoot and show that women can wear whatever they want.

The former Minister of Foreign Affairs wants to show women that style does not age

The former Minister of Foreign Affairs wants to show women that style does not age

Ambassador for David Jones, the former foreign minister wanted to push the photo shoot forward and show that women can wear whatever they want no matter how old they are.

“I set my own standards, meet my own benchmarks, and don’t let others define who I am or what I do,” he told Stellar Magazine.

‘Style does not age. Women were considered to have a lifespan, and women in the media know this better than most. I think we have broken that paradigm.

‘Now you can be a winner in anything you set your mind to. You can be fashionable at any age.

Julie admitted that the shoot was inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw and her book cover.

Julie admitted that the shoot was inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker’s character Carrie Bradshaw and her book cover. “I’ve always been a fan of Sex And The City,” she said.

Julie admitted that the shoot was inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw.

“I’ve always been a fan of Sex And The City,” he said.

“I felt that the story about the connection between the four women who were going through different stages of their lives was very powerful.

‘[In season five]Sumatran designed Carrie for the cover of his book, and he had accomplished what he set out to do: he finished a book about his life, and it was that sense of accomplishment that is reflected in a rather powerful pose of the tuxedo jacket, stockings and the heels. .’

Julie also confirmed that she was “channeling Carrie” in the comments below Stellar’s Instagram post.

Read more in this week's issue of Stellar Magazine

Read more in this week’s issue of Stellar Magazine