Robin Givhan: Dress Repeats Signal The End Of Michelle Fashion-Mania

Washington Post:

Finally, it may be that fashion enthusiasts have become accustomed to the sight of a first lady who rarely wears suits, who prefers her dresses form-fitting and who has, perhaps, never seen a brooch that she could resist.

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Comments

[BlueZoo]

There should be no objections whatsoever to MO wearing the same outfits more than once, as long as they are worth it, but this isn't what has contributed to the downfall of Michelle Mania. She's done that herself with her choices of dresses that normal women wear to the grocery store! I am in dismay over the First Lady's fashion choices of late. It's as if she's forgotten she's the President of the United States' spouse and should dress accordingly!

[michaleenflynn]

I agree, Blue - there is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing the same outfit more than once. The problem lies in that many of her outfits have been outlandish, bizarre, and at times inappropriate. Although as of late, she has gotten a little better.

[oscartucker]

I would love to see you two divas and your great outfits!

[awaitingmd]

if the both of you are looking up to her for your fashion tips, then you need help. the one thing you should both learn from her, is be yourself and enjoy you. if you do that you would be occupied to pick on her dressing.

[coco51]

outlandish, bizarre, inappropri­ate.... I know a lot of people thing all black people look alike but are you sure you're not speaking about Little Kim I have yet to see a picture of the First Lady that I'd call any of those things....

[HenriEnCroute]

Why don't you send her a list of the allowed items? I'm sure it will be heeded and acted upon.

[luvangelHussein330]

Well of course it did, the Americans attention span is of that of a gnat. I will always like everything First Lady Michelle wears. Some are things I would wear personaly others not so much but that is why I like everything she wears, cause has her own style. She follows only her rules. Which is how it should be for all women. She always weres what is appropriate just with her own flare and it's gorgeous!
Only those who are insecure would seek the help of someone else to tell them what to wear. However I do admitt sometimes for certain people (those who spend thier days in baggy sweats), it is needed but definatly not for First Lady Michelle

[HenriEnCroute]

I think she looks and dresses just fine. I will say that I didn't care much for the outfit she wore to a British girls' school...t­hink it had a big argyle print. But for the most part I like her style. She looks as good as Princess Diana in her signature sheath dresses.

[mmgbizgirl]

Wrong.

[chroma601]

I will never understand women! For the crime of wearing the same outfit twice, she is banished from Fashionland. I suspect that this is a good thing.

[bluehand]

Amen.

[gottobejoking]

Thank goodness. Michelle Obama is the First Lady, not a fashion icon. Sometimes I like her clothes, sometimes not. Big deal. She is a woman of incredible substance and it is high time the focus is taken off of her clothes. Most people like to see what she's wearing, but the frenzy is ridiculous.

[Katie5]

Again, the perils of not being white. You are cursed if you and cursed if you don't. Oh people, when does the racial undertones end?

[PoliticalAmazon]

Using the r .ace card to attack people who have opinions differet from yours, when there is no reason to do so, is dispicable.

I'm as sick of MO's fashion blunders as I am her sycophants unethically using the r. ace card as a cudgel with which to attack others.

[luvangelHussein330]

And your constant negativity is becomeing so cliche' and 2008.

[LaurieAnn]

What would you like to see her wear? I'm asking this out of real interest, not to be snarky at all. I'm very interested in your idea of what would be appropriate for a First Lady of Mrs. Obama's age, body type and income. I hope that you will respond.

[oscartucker]

PA, We all knew you would be here with your usual snarkiness!

[bluehand]

PolitalA, I'm still waiting for your pic showing what a good little fashionista you are.

[mairs]

Yes, the perils of being non-white. You're right Katie. Case in point just above my post.

[michaleenflynn]

Katie - could you please explain to me how you see race in this? Because people like you fascinate me - and I mean that.

[t iessa]

I wish s/he'd answer you. I'm interested as to why they always bring race up in their comments when it hasn't been mentioned in an article, blog, or comment. I don't understand what the point is. Is it supposed to make others feel bad or scared or intimidated? Are these posters just judging others by themselves and because they have problems with people of other races they figure everyone does? I know someone the other day asked why so many on here h@te w.hite women. I hadn't thought about it but it is a good question.

I'm sure you won't get an answer but thanks for asking anyway.

[DaisyDooks]

*Knocking on Robin's empty dome and hearing an echo after whispering in her ear "Is anybody home?"*

I love, love, love, my fellow high school alumni and FLOTUS!

Mrs. Obama represents me VERY well. In her, I see a true reflection of an image that is often and deliberately distorted and negatively portrayed in many media forms.

[RobertHenryEller]

I've been waiting for the end of Michelle Mania.

I'm ready for Michelle Sanity!

Now, can we get back to listening to what the First Lady says, and what she does?

What a relief.

Note to Mrs. Obama: Whatever it is you've been doing, please keep doing it. A(t least the) grateful (part of the) nation appreciates you and your efforts.

[We-Are-The-Ones]

All the 1st Lady's speeches are on the White House website and have been for months now.

[madatnewsmedia]

she won't be able to please folks like you no matter what she does!! If she never wears the same things, you'll call her elite and if she dare wear something more than twice, you'll find fault with that also! She's not white, therefore, she will always be wrong.

[PoliticalAmazon]

Who in the world has criticized her for wearing the same thing twice? Many of her outfits are b-ugly, but it has nothing to do with whether or nt she wore a clothig item the secon or thid or fourth time.

Again, with the unethical uese of the r .ace card. Your attempt to discredit those who have different opinons than you by impling they are r. ac.ist is transparent, and your inbility to do it more subtly marks the leve of your intelligence.

[gottobejoking]

"...and your inbility to do it more subtly marks the leve of your intelligen­ce."

You really should be sure to spell correctly when questioning the intelligence of another poster.

[bluehand]

Pay attention PoliticalAirhead: this article is a not so subtle way of criticizing Mrs. O for wearing the same thing twice. Hey, do you really think no one can tell that you have issues with Mrs O's race.

[mairs]

Tranth'parent! Deth'spicably tranth'sparent! Off with their heads!

[mairs]

I think I know who you are. I know a tr 0// on another site, and you sound exactly like him. Give it up!