Third debate fashion round up: Michelle Obama dazzles, Ann Romney doesn't
The race to the White House this election season was full of by-the-watercooler-fashion chatter. Like it or not, style played an integral role how we viewed candidates. Michelle Obama and Ann Romney both dressed like supportive wives.
Third debate fashion round up: Michelle Obama dazzles, Ann Romney doesn't
I loved the heather grey and lace dress Michelle Obama donned during Monday night's debates. I later learned it was designed by Thom Brown and that FLOTUS wore it the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Good choice. It was serious, yet playful. Dark, but not maudlin.
I was all ready to like Ann Romney's choice, too. The emerald green shade was striking. The clear necklace was big, but I liked the lightness of the accessory. Romney's hair and makeup was close to flawless. Then she stood up and I saw the whole look - it was actually a jacket and skirt - and I shook my head in major fashion disapproval.
The ombre-floral thing she had going on at the hem of the skirt looked really matronly on her. The thin belt was a style no-no. I wonder how Oscar de la Renta felt when he saw it.
The race to the White House this election season was full of by-the-watercooler-fashion chatter. Like it or not, style played an integral role how we viewed candidates. Michelle Obama and Ann Romney both dressed like supportive wives.
Overall, I thought Obama's look was sleek, well-practiced and always on point, while Romney opted for a label-heavy, yet Dress Barn look. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it didn't.
Did any of this style chatter matter in the mind of voters?
I will write about image and the race to the White House for tomorrow's paper.
In the meantime, what do you think?
It is interesting that you liked Michelle Obama's dress. Obama's dress was not appropriate for a debate. When I saw it I immediately commented on it not being an attractive dress. What do you mean by the look was "well practiced". That is a comment with no meaning. The dress was overdone. The only reason I looked at this article by you was to find out the designer of Ann Romney's outfit. It was elegant and keeping with the occasion. There was nothing about the dress which would support your comment that it was "matronly." Ann Romney's outfit was superb.— southcarolina- Philly.com, tackling the tough issues again.— Another_1
- The best part about the First Lady's dress is that she recycled it. It sends a nice message during times like this, too. But I have to admit that I liked Ann Romney's dress, too. When she walked across the stage, it flitted through my mind that she must be on a workout regime because she looks fit. Just my thoughts....— Jenice Armstrong
- Please do follow up column on their make-up, hair, and preferred fragrances.— Mr. Smith
- The sad truth is their attire is reported.....showing the media's obsession with the nothingness of a wifes clothers.....ut then again, the media will not take a stance on honesty, openess, trasparency or any issue with substance....TYPICAL....the sadder truth is that there are those among us who will make thier voting decsion on this friviolous informatin and column....thanks fourth estate.....— nuggett
- When Hillary runs in 2016, will we honestly be discussing what color tie, Bill has on?— fishervance
- Your paper is so slanted you even go after Mrs. Romney's clothes. No wonder there have been 2 PNI bankruptcies.— Tired of Journos
- I wonder who paid for the respective outfits .....— glenside_bill
- I am sure Ann Romney paid for her dress. I am sure that Michelle Obama did not.— eldiablodelsol2009
- Might as well enjoy it while she can...soon it will be back to Good Will for fashion. Wonder if she'll still "be proud" of her country???— dogman5
- I like them both. Each dress was appropriate for the woman
who wore it.— donher
