Posted on 06/02/2014 11:30:16 AM PDT by kristinn
Michelle Obamas fashionable clothing has become something of a given in her five-plus years as first lady. Yet her wardrobe still is the subject of endless public fascination and one long-simmering question: Who pays for those incredible outfits?
Its no small matter. Her high-low fashion choices mix everyday, off-the-rack fare with custom creations from top designers whose gowns can run into five figures.
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It takes money to pull that off, month after month. Those three dresses by themselves could add up to more than $15,000 retail, not to mention accessories such as shoes and jewellery.
Is it the taxpayers who foot the bill? No. (Despite what critics say.)
Is it Mrs. Obama? Usually, but not always.
Does she pay full price? Not likely.
Does she ever borrow gowns from designers? No.
The financing of the first ladys wardrobe is something that the Obama White House is loath to discuss. Its a subject that has bedeviled presidents and their wives for centuries. First ladies are expected to dress well, but the job doesnt come with a clothing allowance or a salary.
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Heres how Joanna Rosholm, press secretary to the first lady, explains it:
Mrs. Obama pays for her clothing. For official events of public or historic significance, such as a state visit, the first ladys clothes may be given as a gift by a designer and accepted on behalf of the U.S. government. They are then stored by the National Archives.
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Lovely
None of those come close to the “dazzle ship camo” one she wore awhile back.
My favorite!
Looks like “Ma Kettle “
My fav one is the dog walking “pretty in plaid”.....or “MAD AS HELL IN MADRAS”.
“Faux pas” is her middle name! :)
Her clothing is donated by Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey.
The peasants pay for all my gowns.Marie Antoinette
I hate to be the one to have to inform her of the fact that she makes anything she puts on look like an old curtain or maybe a potato sack.
Bullshit Dittos!
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