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small fry · Chanel

the first lady in shorts

kenzie · Chanel

Wait, what? They didn't think she should be wearing shorts? In Arizona? In August? WTF?

small fry · Chanel

here is the article from the today website, not sure why the pic is not showing

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So here we are again. The biggest scandal to hit the White House: How much skin is really in?

Hours upon hours have been spent talking about what a first lady should or should not wear. First, it was whether or not she had the right to bare arms , and now, pictures of Michelle wearing short shorts while on holiday with her family during yesterdays trip to the Grand Canyon are sparking a similar debate. While most women would agree that shorts (at any length) are often tough to pull off, I think we should line up with hands raised to offer her a high five. And since she is gifted with those long legs, I beg the question wouldn't all shorts be "short" on her?

So to be short and to the point (pun intended), what do you think about Michelle dressing relaxed like the rest of us? Is it OK for her to be casual and comfortable with her body? Or do you feel she should be more conservative, offering a polished reserved example at all times?

-- Edited by small fry on Wednesday 19th of August 2009 10:26:28 AM

-- Edited by small fry on Wednesday 19th of August 2009 10:27:10 AM

Boots · Gucci

That is so stupid. What did they expect her to wear? A J Crew suit and heels?

But I suppose dissecting Michelle's outfits is soooooo much easier for the media than actually concentrating on the health care issue.

Suasoria · Chanel

^^ Amen Boots.

Any excuse to criticize, right? Good grief.

Edited to add a LOL from a friend:

"Those socialists and their short pants. Harumph."

-- Edited by Suasoria on Wednesday 19th of August 2009 07:06:52 PM