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Fashion faux pas: First Lady Michelle Obama wears teal to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Posted by tipper 2009-11-12 03:40|| || Front Page|| [11127 views ] Top

#1 There is this whole "emperor's new clothes" bit in the way their droid worshipers brag about her clothes. I think she dresses like a bag lady, although, this teal is not being fair to bag ladies.

Posted by 3dc 2009-11-12 08:32|| 2009-11-12 08:32|| Front Page Top

#2 And dig the Boots and Belly-Band.....

Posted by CrazyFool 2009-11-12 08:42|| 2009-11-12 08:42|| Front Page Top

#3 On the campaign trail: "America is just downright mean!"

In the White House: "Everyone should have a chief of staff and a set of personal assistants."

So, who's paying for all that staff and those assistants, Michelle? The mean old taxpayers of America?

Posted by Woozle Uneter9007 2009-11-12 08:54|| 2009-11-12 08:54|| Front Page Top

#4 One of the commenters notes that Laura Bush wore similar colours for the same occasion, and no one commented. See here and here for photos. In my opinion, were it not for the belt, the outfit would have been fine. There's a point where a personal fashion statement becomes caricature. Were it not that it was stated she hoped to be the Jackie Kennedy of today, nobody would care the slightest bit what that poor woman puts on her body.

Posted by trailing wife 2009-11-12 09:44|| 2009-11-12 09:44|| Front Page Top

#5 The poor woman has a staff of 22 yet she still looks and behaves like she belongs in a cage. IMVHO, of course.

Posted by Woozle Uneter9007 2009-11-12 10:00|| 2009-11-12 10:00|| Front Page Top

#6 I don't care what she wears [as long as she's wearing something] just as long as she doesn't pin on medals like the yahoo several entries below did. [see - Another Military Fake Facing Federal Charges].

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-11-12 10:15|| 2009-11-12 10:15|| Front Page Top

#7 I'm a guy so my fashion judgement is immediately suspect, but Laura always seemed to look classy, like she knew she was doing something important with the grownups. Somehow Michelle manages to look like slightly skanky middle school teacher, no offense to that demographic cohort. And yes, it's just downright mean to say that, but that is how America is, you know.

Posted by SteveS 2009-11-12 10:18|| 2009-11-12 10:18|| Front Page Top

#8 Yes, a staff of 22 but Cheney and Seyfarth are not returning calls and cannot be found anywhere. She shall remain a mystery.

Posted by Besoeker 2009-11-12 10:20|| 2009-11-12 10:20|| Front Page Top

#9 According to a game show, she is the most popular answer for most influencial first lady evah.

Posted by swksvolFF 2009-11-12 10:49|| 2009-11-12 10:49|| Front Page Top

#10 Two admittedly catty thoughts....

1) Yes, Laura wore teal. But she made it look GOOD. Not your color, babe, sorry. The people who wear it best have a little reddish tone to their hair. You don't. Try a different dark jewel tone if you just can't stand the usual black and gray palette for a somber occasion. Possibly a nice dark purple or burgundy? (You ought to like purple...it is a royal color, after all, and ain't you the Queen of Fashion?)

2) Lose the ridiculous belt, please. There are other ways to accentuate a waist. Try one of them for variety. Your ever-present belt is becoming a cliche.

Posted by Cornsilk Blondie 2009-11-12 11:00|| 2009-11-12 11:00|| Front Page Top

#11 Oh My!

Posted by Parabellum 2009-11-12 11:25|| http://sidemeat.wordpress.com/]">[http://sidemeat.wordpress.com/] 2009-11-12 11:25|| Front Page Top

#12 Forget the clothes. Look at that smirk on her face.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2009-11-12 11:56|| 2009-11-12 11:56|| Front Page Top

#13 Dressing for that figure can't be easy. Hard to minimize that fanny. Can't help she seems to have a desire for sharply defined colors and the belt under the boobs that don't help her in the effort.

Posted by tipover 2009-11-12 12:01|| 2009-11-12 12:01|| Front Page Top

#14 Very obvious that Barry is a Big Butt man.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2009-11-12 12:01|| 2009-11-12 12:01|| Front Page Top

#15 Yes, the outfit was too 'sunny' for the venue.

However, like Ebbang, I am more offended by the smirky smile. Perhaps she was mostly able to look soberly affected by the service performed by the people buried at Arlington Natl Cemetery. I hope so.

Posted by lord garth 2009-11-12 12:07|| 2009-11-12 12:07|| Front Page Top

#16 "When dressing for any ceremony to give honor and pay respects to those who have passed away, it is vital that your attire not draw attention to you."

Doesn't apply to Michelle, silly. Don't you know It's All About Her ~~and Bambi~~?

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2009-11-12 12:31|| 2009-11-12 12:31|| Front Page Top

#17 Do not criticise Michelle. She is properly dressed and in full uniform for her rank...

... as a Klingon Diplomat!

Posted by Bolshoun 2009-11-12 13:39|| 2009-11-12 13:39|| Front Page Top

#18 She's got big hips. That's not a slam, just a statement of fact. It's probably mostly to do with her genetics--and I say that as the proud owner of French hillbilly DNA that spring-loads me toward pudgy myself..

That being the case, there's ways to dress if you're shaped like that which make you look good. The high belt is not doing that for her--it makes her hips look bigger.

She also seems to be going for flash. Wrong call. Your husband is the Leader of the Free World and most powerful person of color to have walked the Earth. You don't need flash. Go for understatement; it gives you an air of class.

Posted by Mike 2009-11-12 14:07|| 2009-11-12 14:07|| Front Page Top

#19 "it gives you an air of class"

Unfortunately, Mike, nothing will give Her Whine-ness an air of class.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2009-11-12 14:13|| 2009-11-12 14:13|| Front Page Top

#20 Why is she wearing a belt on the outside of her coat? Is that some kind of fashion trend or something? looks like she's strapped to something.

Posted by CrazyFool 2009-11-12 14:27|| 2009-11-12 14:27|| Front Page Top

#21 Delighted to know Michelle still retains the WWF crown, though I hear Randy "Macho Man" Savage will come out of retirement to wrestle her for the belt.

And yes, both her fashion and attitude are way off base, but she is consistent.

Posted by ed 2009-11-12 15:29|| 2009-11-12 15:29|| Front Page Top

#22 CF, I think it's just proof that the woman doesn't own a decent bra, and is expecting the belt to help hold 'em up.

Posted by Cornsilk Blondie 2009-11-12 16:38|| 2009-11-12 16:38|| Front Page Top

#23 The only thing she knows about what is correct is what is politically correct. Everything else is meaningless.

Posted by Deacon Blues">Deacon Blues 2009-11-12 19:10|| 2009-11-12 19:10|| Front Page Top

#24 It's a good look. Most Wookies don't wear their belts over their coats

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2009-11-12 19:26|| 2009-11-12 19:26|| Front Page Top

#25 Now that you mention it Frank - Damn I think your right.

Posted by 3dc 2009-11-12 23:06|| 2009-11-12 23:06|| Front Page Top

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