Fashion is known in politics as a tool for showing solidarity and respect, especially for women. Powerful female leaders often play the fashion game to communicate their political beliefs, knowing their appearance can prove an important asset to their success.

A ranking of the most stylishly dressed female politicians has been published by German daily Bild. Yingluck Shinawatra, prime minister of Thailand, tops the list, closely followed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister of Denmark Helle Thorning-Schmidt.

The following are the top 11 most stylishly dressed female politicians in the world.

 Joyce Banda, President of Malawi（馬拉維總統喬伊絲?班達）

Joyce Hilda Banda is the fourth, and first female, president of Malawi. Before taking office on 7 April 2012, she served as the country's vice president. Banada is founder and leader of the country’s People's Party, which was created in 2011. She is not only a powerful woman, but also cuts a fashionable figure. She always dresses in traditional African dresses, of a variety of materials and colors.