FWIW...Oprah drops that on a regular basis when she goes to trunk shows. But, it's her money.

You think it's pathetic and low-class when fraternity guys don't dress "fratty" to go to class. But suddenly you appreciate a vice president of the USA that doesn't have a work wardrobe appropriate for her job?

I guess I don't find anything appealing about a governor that dresses unprofessionally for the job. I expect more from my elected leaders.

What she spent for clothes in Sept was her annual salary PLUS 25K....(and 3x what her husband makes annually PT) think about that.

This is one of those stories to which I say "So?" If that's how the GOP wants to spend their money, then so be it.

Laura Bush
Oscar de la Renta suit: $2,500
Stuart Weitzman heels: $325
Pearl stud earrings: $600–$1,500
Total: Between $3,425 and $4,325

Cindy McCain
Oscar de la Renta dress: $3,000
Chanel J12 White Ceramic Watch: $4,500
Three-carat diamond earrings: $280,000
Four-strand pearl necklace: $11,000–$25,000
Shoes, designer unknown: $600
Total: Between $299,100 and $313,100

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Obama Winning........................

damn.

...done

Now I understand why the GOP had to dress Sarah in a Valentino Jacket.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/200...rahstylist.jpg

Where ARE the fashion police when you need them???

*DEAD*

Yeah, I think it's kind of funny how many people, who don't have any interest in seeing the RNC presidential efforts come to fruition, are pretending to be concerned about the RNC and its donors.

It's 3 times what "Joe the Plumber" makes!

QFT

The dress she's wearing is actually a Yup'ik woman's dress, and are quite common in Alaska. When I remember the spelling I'll post it for you.

ETA: Okay, it's a Kuspuk (though spelling can vary that's the most common). There's a picture of her at a blanket toss wearing the same outfit in Barrow, and it is likely it was a gift (just from my village experiences) so not wearing it, even if it is tacky to some, would be highly offensive. Same goes for any food offered, even if you're not a fan of it, which is how I have ended up eating akutaq, and that particular recipe was caribou meat, salmon, seal fat, and berries. People wear those as everyday items, or for dance performances.

Cultural lesson over.

I think that there is a bit of sexism here also. While there are not many first dudes to use as comparison, I think that the media focus much more on a womans wardrobe than on the mans. We heard a lot about how much Sarah's convention suit cost and what designer she wore but nothing about any other candidates wardrobe. Maybe the national parties haven't spent this much money on a candidate before but that is probably because they can a) afford it on their own b) they are a man and the media wouldn't scrutinize their wardrobe as they do a womans.

Vandalsquirrel - I have to agree and disagree with you. While the outfit that Sarah is wearing is a traditional Native style of clothing, I don't think the majority of Alaskans would be caught dead wearing one to the supermarket. In the 20+ yrs I lived there I can't recall actually having ever seen anyone wear one outside of a Native Alaskan cultural event. So yes, I agree that it was probably a gift and there is a good chance she was wearing on her way to/from a special Native Alaskan event of some sort.

BUT...it's not about that....connect the dots if you will:

When we are going thru economic hard times, it's hard to swallow hearing about someone spending 150K+ in a whole month when that is their whole salary plus some. You don't reach out to Joe and Jane Six pack that way. If you said you was a hockey mom and you went to Wal Mart then somehow you got to relect that without going overboard because you just don't graduate from Wal Mart to Neiman Marcus and Sak's over night.

It's also harder to swallow and accept that kind of spending when you hear about companies like AIP taking bailout money and frivolously spending it while tearing down your opponent and his tax plan.

And to think, McCain has a nerve to get mad that Obama is outspending him 3 to 1 but really, how can you get mad when you are using that money to prop up your running mate?

And to think, the excuse the GOP can give is that at the end, she will donate those clothes to 'charity'.

You all know she is keeping those clothes.

RRRRiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

Hope they saved some of those reciepts.

Just more proof to the argument that women spend too much on clothes, particularly designer labels....heh!

Well, the other three candidates could be wearing the same 5 suits all the time and just changing their shirts and ties.