As much of an assault on the eyes Hillary has been over the years (old crusty, anyone?), she at least understands protocol. She knows when a formal dress is required, even if unflattering, or a pantsuit, crusty as it may be. And I've got to give Hillary credit... she knew full well that she needed style help, and made a serious effort to look the part for the campaign. She obviously hired consultants and had the sense to take their advice. She IS the better for it.
This Michelle woman, OTOH, thinks she can make up her own rules, too dumb and arrogant to realize that there are traditions and concepts that are far greater than her own self. That this woman wears a summer lawn dress to a formal winter function just screams "f-u" to normal people who have dignity and class. Must be her version of "I won".
Meanwhile, Cindy McCain looks like a first lady any day of the week. Michelle will never be graceful or elegant. Not because of physical characteristics, but because the ugliness of her soul can't be masked. It's obvious she doesn't even see a need to make the effort, what with that get-up. Egads. Hillary is Audrey Hepburn compared to Mrs. Obamanation.
Older women simply should not wear halter tops. Anywhere. Not even the beach. No matter how much they paid for their b**bs. I say this as an older woman with a (naturally) impressive bosom, myself. Even young women should avoid halter tops, unless they’re trying to pick up a bank teller at Friday Happy Hour. The lady to our right in the picture, in the long black gown, is clearly dressed for winter ... but only if she’s about to deliver a solo aria at a charity performance!
Michelle Obama could look perfectly decent in a variety of outfits, *if* her ghastly posture were fixed. I’m beginning to doubt that she’s chosing these clothes as a Statement. I think she’s just not alert enough to realize how out-of-place, and often unattractive, she looks.
Cindy McCain has excellent style. She wears colors that most women shouldn’t touch, but so did Lynne Cheney.
MO seems to be rebelling in her role as first lady.