It's probably indicative of how rather limp is my obsession with the Bush Family but first I heard of the daughter's malfunction was on this thread.
What's sad here is that a young woman groomed to the nines and as schooled at poise and appearance as any Texas Deb should lend legitimacy to the freakish "costume malfunction" by having one of her own at such a state occasion.
Personally, after all the hue and cry about our "moral" victory for Virtue at the polls last month, it's still a little creepy for me to hear that the twins are anxious to wear clothese which -- to date -- they haven't Quite pulled off ... but close.
Call me crazy but I like to see women wearing gloves and real glamor at a state occasion ... particularly given the fact it's their Father's Office Party.
That would show real counter-cultural moxie in a world where formhugging, slit skirt, f'me-pump Washingtonienne's are a dime a dozen.
Oh...when I think "Wardrobe Malfunction" I think of the Janet Jackson disgraceful and deviant display (but now that I take a moment, I realize as I read your words you were referring to pictures posted earlier on the thread while Lynne Cheney was referencing the Jackson debacle).
The Bush daughter business I heard about when it happened (or shortly after) and it is something that was truly nothing and was very innocent. It's not like strapless dresses are new or considered that daring. I wore one once, but my bony shoulders don't make them the most flattering choice for me in particular. But that's the point; don't women enjoy wearing styles that are attractive and flattering? I think so.
I am not worried that the twins will look tacky. The comments describing what they'll wear comes from a "spy". As to your suggestion of gloves, etc. Interesting and I see your point on the statement it would make. I like modest, myself.
What is "f'me-pump"?