24 Friday Aug 2012
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Good to see Bill getting the same style treatment as Hillary, and on his birthday no less. Click through for some snarky comments on male politician’s fashion mistakes (think Obama’s dad jeans, Ryan’s baggy suits) and a slide show of the 42nd president’s “style evolution.”
Bill Clinton Style Evolution: From College Sweatshirts To Tuxedos PHOTOS.
15 Wednesday Aug 2012
Posted in Fashion of politics, News
Look, a whole article on the GOP presidential ticket’s clothing choices. And neither of them are even women!
Was Ryan’s appearance at the announcement of his VP selection in an ill-fitted, baggy suit a strategic choice or just a sign that Ryan doesn’t care about such things? Was the campaign trying to portray him as a midwestern Everyman (who obviously won’t know the first thing about tailoring) in contrast to Romney’s sharp-tailored businessman image? Were they hoping to avoid any repeat of the Sarah Palin wardrobe controversy of 2008? Do you think Mitt and Paul called each other Friday night to talk about what they were wearing to the rally? And how long before Romney publicly endorses Ryan’s clothing choices while insisting he has his own style?
One things for certain. Somewhere this morning, Hillary Clinton is smiling.
Ryan and Romney: A contrast in sartorial styles – The Washington Post.
05 Thursday Apr 2012
Posted in Fashion of politics, Washington D.C.
I can’t decide if this funny or creeepily sexist. On the one hand, as a former Barbie devotee, I like making Barbie an example of female leadership to little girls. I personally was inspired by my Olympic Swimmer Barbie to think of her, and by extension myself, as something other than a fashion plate or Ken’s girlfriend. On the other hand, does the suit really have to be pink? With purple frills? I’m all for ditching overly masculinized suits in muted tones, but couldn’t it have been for something a little more fashion forward?
And what exactly is Barbie’s party allegiance? I mean, Obama’s already clinched the Democratic nomination, so is she running as a third-party candidate or a spoiler at the GOP convention? What about her policy platform? Has she finally traded in that gas-guzzling convertible for a more fuel-efficient vehicle? Where does she stand on Iran? The Ryan budget?
Barbie would undoubtedly bring some much needed style to the campaign trail (although her advisors might tell her to take it down a notch), but, bottom line, I need to know there’s some substance behind the suit before I’m on board.
Check out Barbie 2012 and tell me what you think.
