What Would Michelle Obama Wear?

Sorted under 2008 election, politics, sexism on September 1, 2008

Michelle Obama Apparently, according the The LA Times, that was the biggest question people were asking just before the Democratic National Convention. How about you? Were you wondering what kind of outfit Michelle Obama would wear while you were awaiting the convention? Did you care? Does it matter? No, it doesn’t; not one bit.

That didn’t stop The LA Times from putting together a poll, though, and not just a regular political-driven poll, but a sexist poll that targets not only Michelle Obama and her “fashion sense” dating back to 2007, but also includes pictures of Sasha and Malia Obama. In this poll people are voting as to whether Michelle Obama is too frumpy, too matronly, a flawless first lady, or too sexy.

*Sigh* In a time where America is being driven into the ground and we’re rooting for change, a lot of people are still fueled and respond well to blatant sexism and feel the need to nitpick a woman’s attire. Because you’re only as commendable as your last fashion choice, right?

Seriously?

Via Shakesville.



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  • Her fashion statement is something that's natural.
  • sophielong
    I think she is a stylish first lady, she has poise, elegance and not to mention extremely long legs so what ever she wear she's gonna look great. Lets face it we are still judged by the way we look, and some more than others, but I think shes doing great
  • I like Michelle. She is one of the influential women that I look up too. Her fashion statement is something that's natural. But people are trying to make big deal on her fashion scents which is not really necessary.
  • kim
    Greetings y'all,

    I think it is a statement on not only where the main stream media thinks our heads are but also that it has become their job to point us in that mindless direction at every opportunity. What has really stunned me these past few days is the response from ordinarily progressive minded women regarding the selection of Palin as the repub vp hopeful. Women are biting all over the pond at the repubs shiny new "it's a woman" lure. Critical thinking is being hopelessly hooked by the lip...it is a sad thing to witness, I think Palin is being used by the same ideology she subscribes to rather than this being an evolutionary leap in consciousness on the right. I think it is a pretty good bet she is not on the ticket to disagree with their platform.
  • It's the old schoolyard-bullying at work. People love to put others down to make them feel better about themselves.
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