We expect her to live up to that.
That’s her job in a sense."
This job, it seems, involves fashion.
Her article essentially questions if we can take colorful women seriously.
This, paired with her more masculine style of dress, incensed many American homemakers.
However, this folksy styling technique backfired during a public engagement in 2009.
In another context, this might not have been a faux pas.
However, no joint faux pas has incited as much ire as this incident from first lady Melania Trump.
So what’s all the fuss about?
on the back in a white graffiti-style font.
She added, “I want to show them I don’t care.”
Regardless of the intended target, Melania’s message was heard loud and clear.
Take former First Lady Betty Ford for example.
dresses, Ford broke the mold by wearing trousers and pantsuits.
However, she wore them in private.
Women, especially women in politics, were expected to cover up.
Ever the rebel, Cleveland ignored the petition and continued to dress how she pleased.
while anotherwrote, “That pith helmet you have carried was used by colonialists during the dark days.
Doesn’t sit well with us Africans.”
That’s right, we’re talking about the inauguration ball in 1989.
That wasn’t all Barbara caught flack for.
Bush herself was called “grandmotherly looking.”
One naysayer was Andy Card, the chief of staff to former Commander in Chief George W. Bush.
Despite the public outcry, Michelle simply shrugged off the scandal.
Change up her dress code?
Obama simply let the headlines roll.
