Posted on 01/30/2021 6:26:46 AM PST by NOBO2012
What better day to return to my roots as a reflector extraordinaire and reporter of political fashionistas than Caterday?
It’s been 10 days and some 40+ Executive Orders since the swearing in of the most dubiously elected president in American history. So I thought I’d do a fashion review of the event.
After a 4 year hiatus of political fashion coverage due to TDS, the pent up demand for cool Washington clothes coverage was yuge. The fashion press obliged, in fact they came unhinged in their unctuous coverage of the ladies of the inaugural. They began with their favorite old work horse, Lady M. I must say I quite liked her ensemble, aside from the length of well, everything.
I’d like to think that the color and fabric choices indicated she had learned a thing or two from me butt her stylist is taking all the credit:
Former first lady Michelle Obama is still earning praise for her headline-making inauguration look and now her stylist has given a behind-the-scenes account of her outfit.
Meredith Koop, who worked with Obama during her eight years in the White House, took to Instagram to share details of the former first lady's monochrome pants, coat and top designed by Sergio Hudson, a 36-year-old Black designer from South Carolina…
The magenta shade of Obama's suit was seen by some as a nod to bipartisanship but(t) Koop said that was not the case. "You can call it berry, wine, plum or burgundy. I’m calling it wineberry plum for the moment. What it wasn’t was bi-partisan purple," she wrote. "That’s a cute story, but(t) it wasn’t the intention.
Here’s something else that was cute: while sporting her lovely magenta ensemble, Lady M goes into her best Clydesdale impersonation. She never disappoints!
Picture the Buttweiser Clydesdales and try to not LOL
The Harper’s Bazarr coverage was likewise properly overwrought:
A proper show: A symbolic, patriotic parade of well-tailored coats, eggplant hues (a color to symbolizes [sic] unity), monochromatic ensembles, and, most affectingly, the reemergence of the kind of thoughtful styling choices that lift up and celebrate emerging American design talent.
That’s the important part: symbolism! And diversity! In fashion! I mean, who ever heard of queer, black fashionistas before?
Seeing the VP in Christopher John Rogers, a young, Black, queer designer from Louisiana, gave those who are from marginalized pockets within the fashion industry an “I see you” nod just when we needed it most. Wearing a tailored coat and matching dress in a bold shade of purple, accessorizing with her signature pearls (these strands made by Puerto Rican designer Wilfredo Rosado) and heels by another Black designer, Sergio Hudson, Harris elevated these emerging designers to center stage. [ed. and that’s what’s most important for a VP to do]
Too bad it was so ill-fitting. Some unsolicited advice from the former MOTUS: women of a certain age and boobage ought not sport this pinched waist style coat unless they have a very good tailor who gets the cut right. And did anyone else notice that, unconventionally, Kammie’s coat buTToned to the left? I have a theory butt that’s another post.
You see, at its best, fashion is a reflection of what is happening in the greater world around us. We’re living through a highly divided time, still reckoning with a social justice movement that’s calling for an end to brutality against Black and Brown citizens, demanding justice for those in the LGBTQAI community, and at the very least, looking for to a (sic) return to common decency. The clothing choices of Harris and Biden help illuminate the path the administration hopes to carve out.
You don’t say. Have you got any more virtue-signaling fashion news you’d care to pass on?
For the inaugural prayer service in the State Dining Room of the White House, Harris wore Prabal Gurung, a Nepal-born, New York–based designer; while Biden wore Brandon Maxwell, a queer, Texas-born designer.
And let’s not forget how they fawned over Dr. Jilly’s getup. It wasn’t just a dress and coat you know, Town and Country informs us:
In a press release, Markarian explained that the outfit was made in various shades of blue velvet, blue tweed, silk, and chiffon in order to "signify trust, confidence, and stability."
It wasn't just the design's color that communicated a self-consciously staid, even-keeled control. The tweed set recalled the fashions of a previous political era—a simple, dependable look that's served the Queen of England for decades.
I don’t know as though I want a Queen. Wasn’t our Declaration of Independence and Constitution intended to ensure against such things? And now, nearly 250 years later we wind up with a mad King and a handful of Queens anyway.
What a hot mess.
Butt, gosh, I’m glad to see that the fashion press has got their mojo back. Follow me for more fashion insights from the media.
Posted from: MOTUS A.D.
So THAT is what happened to the missing drapes. Up cycled/repurposed, glad to know none of the fabric was wasted
Don’t acknowledge it, don’t give it clicks. Do not let it exist in your world.
And it won’t.
Gasp!
There are no words to even approach the awfulness of those pics.
Cannot
Unsee.
Oh well, the fashion matches the miral and intellectual depravity of our east coast cess pool.
Bastille the bastards,
lol Moooocheell wearing pants up to her boobs and they are STILL too long and dragging the ground! Someone teach that wookie how to dress!
I still think Jill looks like a frump.
Of course, Melania’s outfit was much panned......
They fawned over drape girl.......
Obviously, across the news outlets, the news fashion sections only hired blind people to write the articles.....
What IS it with leftist women and their disdain for well-fitting foundation garments?!
Article left out greatest fashion statement by MAISY BIDEN. Complements to Good Will Industries.
Upholstery fabric manufacturers will be happy about those ‘styles’
“What IS it with leftist women and their disdain for well-fitting foundation garments?!”
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Well, in the 3rd picture in this thread, Big Mike’s junk package is showing. If closer fitting clothing was worn, Big Mike’s package would be even less hidden.
She looks like she's dressed for a spirit cooking ritual, or some other "Eyes Wide Shut" pedorgy for elitists.
I guess the Word Police are already at work.
Tried ordering a cap from Zazzle that said “China Virus”. Then I received this reply:
“Unfortunately, we are unable to process your order. The designs are in conflict with our content guidelines.”
No more business with that self righteous company.
So, all is not lost.
That is something you really can’t unsee.
I saw a post on another thread that said Jill’s gloves reminded her of the plastic dishwashing, toilet bowl cleaning gloves used in standard household chores. I agree.
The difference between Melania Trump and these women: the former wears her clothes, the latter allow their clothes to wear them.
Foundation garments ... thanks for the chuckle. You’d think with all the modern stuff out there (under wires, long line, minimizers, Spanx ...) no reason at all not to your best at a big moment like the installation of the regime.
IMHO all the colors looked great. Magenta is good for Michelle, that’s her plus from me. Minus, hem the pants. Kamala “Karen” Harris’ coat had good lines and color but looked kind of rumpled and she also needed a tailor. Princess seams might have been a better bet. Jill’s blue coat and matching dress were pretty color but too busy. Too much going on with the neckline and 3 or 4 different fabrics.
The Biden girls and granddaughters ... I think they ought to get a pass for being fish out of water. I think they “tried” (bless their hearts) but needed some advice. If they were trying to make statements, no one got it.
All these people need someone in their world who will tell them honestly that a look isn’t working. That’s kind of a metaphor for life.
In the interest of full disclosure: I wear nice clothes the way Columbo wore an overcoat.
That said, I am savvy enough to know that the look of even the most well-chosen, well-fitting clothes can be ruined by ill-fitting foundation garments.
The above ladies should go back to basics.
Get fitted, ladies, by someone who knows what she’s doing and won’t lie to you.
I bet she's had hundreds of pearl necklaces...
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