As George Osborne delivered his ‘ giveaway ’ budget today , it was n't just his generous economic measures that got people talking . The Chancellor of the Exchequer appeared to be in the final stages of an image overhaul , adding the finishing touches to his new slimline figure and modern haircut with a trendy suit . And as he stepped out of Number 11 Downing Street this morning , he was snapped with what appeared to be a face of makeup . Scroll down for video . Mr Osborne 's suit divided opinion on Twitter today for being ill-fitting . Mr Osborne ’ s new look is a far cry from his appearance when he first took up the government post in 2010 , when he was significantly heavier , with a middle-aged haircut and a frumpy style . However , thanks to a lifestyle makeover – which included lots of jogging and fasting twice a week on the 5:2 diet – the Chancellor today cut a trimmer figure . The 43-year-old 's new haircut was also compared to Hollywood movie star Antonio Banderas ’ s in his early days , with a miniature wispy fringe edged over his forehead . But it was Mr Osborne 's new suit that really drew reaction , with comments flooding on social media . Mr Osborne 's new look echoed that of Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas . Mr Osborne was wearing a thick layer of make-up to present the budget . Critics called the ensemble a strange cut – and said it appeared too large around the shoulders and too short in the length of the trousers . It also featured large stitching around the lapels that gave it a childlike quality . But it was the decision to go for the old-fashioned , three-button suit that really got people talking on Twitter . Jack Harvard Taylor posted : 'Not a fan of George Osborne 's suit - strange cut . ' While Jon Pace tweeted : 'My old boss was on Jury Service and was convinced a man was guilty on the basis he was wearing a suit like George Osbourne 's ! ' And Kenny Farquharson added : 'Osborne controversially going for three-button suit , against gentlemen 's outfitters orthodoxy . ' Twitter was awash with comments about George Osborne 's suit today . MailOnline fashion expert Simon Glazin said : 'He may be delivering the budget , but I did n't realise George Osbourne was shopping on a budget . 'This suit screams cheap to me . You can tell by the strange stitching and the high-cut , sloppy lapels . Also a big give away is the wrinkling material . 'It definitely looks budget to me . And a three-button jacket is a very old school , strange choice . 'Maybe his expensive suits were all at the dry cleaners . 'Bad timing , and bad choice , for one of his biggest and most-covered speeches in the Commons . ' Mr Osborne supporting a fuller face in 2001 , left , and last year , cutting a trimmer figure . Mr Osborne in 2012 , when he was considerably heavier and less style-conscious . Fortunately for Mr Osborne , the suit took the attention away from the fact that his face was seemingly covered in a thick layer of foundation . Despite a few setbacks , the Chancellor 's style transformation has been a vast improvement on his original look of five years ago . The style overhaul has been thanks to one of his senior government aides , Thea Rogers , who used to work as a producer for BBC political editor Nick Robinson before Mr Osborne hired her to manage his image . As well as his new look , she has also been responsible for the increase in appearances at places like building sites to make him appear more down to earth . Thanks to a healthier lifestyle - and the 5:2 diet , which involves fasting for two days of the year , George Osborne has lost weight as part of his style makeover - pictured , left , in 2014 , and , right , today . Mr Osbourne has made appearances at places like building sites to make him appear more down to earth . Ms Rogers was responsible for his new haircut and also for putting him on the 5:2 diet , which saw him slim down dramatically over the course of a year . The diet requires Mr Osborne to limit his intake to 600 calories two days a week and eat normally on the other five . It has been reported that the new look has been tailored to give him the best possible chance of succeeding David Cameron as Prime Minister when the time comes . HOW GEORGE OSBORNE 'S STYLE HAS CHANGED SINCE HE FIRST DELIVERED THE BUDGET IN 2010 ... Mr Osborne wears a 'badly fitted ' three-button suit to deliver his budget today , left , although it 's similar to the outfit he wore in 2014 ( right ) , the trouser suit legs are too short , although he has slimmed down . In 2013 , Mr Osborne cut a fuller figure , wearing a navy suit which looked puckered with one button fastened ( left ) , he was trimmer in 2012 ( right ) wearing a creased shirt and worn-out looking shoes . Mr Osborne delivered his first budget in 2010 ( right ) looking pale-faced and wearing a crumpled suit that looked like a school uniform . He started to put on weight by the time the budget came around in 2011 ( left )
George Osborne delivered his new budget today . But many were more interested in the cut of the Chancellor 's new suit . Comment: