Comments on: So What Exactly Was First Lady Obama Supposed to Wear to the Grand Canyon? An Ankle Length Skirt http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/ Repository of information on First Lady Michelle Obama, wife of President Barack Obama Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:29:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: maria http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/comment-page-1/#comment-10852 maria Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:53:40 +0000 http://michelleobamawatch.com/?p=791#comment-10852 Well let me see you wearing shorts I bet your legs are pasty and full of cellulite dont compare yourself with hershes stunning has a body to die for and I realise you envy her. Let e ask you something have your ever heard of a weak black women affected by your words I think not if she was not in such a public eye she would kcik you with her athlete legs back to your narrow minded small minded town you bigot. Its amazing what peple will say behind a computer well thats what you are a coward and a hater. Michelle Obama is a revololutionary woman soon more and more men will replace dumb bimbos for somone as intelligent and sexy as her, what are you afraid somhow your husband might find his very own Michelle lol? Well let me see you wearing shorts I bet your legs are pasty and full of cellulite dont compare yourself with hershes stunning has a body to die for and I realise you envy her. Let e ask you something have your ever heard of a weak black women affected by your words I think not if she was not in such a public eye she would kcik you with her athlete legs back to your narrow minded small minded town you bigot. Its amazing what peple will say behind a computer well thats what you are a coward and a hater. Michelle Obama is a revololutionary woman soon more and more men will replace dumb bimbos for somone as intelligent and sexy as her, what are you afraid somhow your husband might find his very own Michelle lol?

]]> By: Honey http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/comment-page-1/#comment-10801 Honey Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:59:58 +0000 http://michelleobamawatch.com/?p=791#comment-10801 Gracious poeple, if i get to her age and have abody like that i'll be running around it HOTPANTS!! yes she is a public figure and yes she should be 'appropriate' but if you take a careful look at all previous first ladies Jackie O is the only one who would come close on a physical level so theres no use drawing comparisson along that line, plus whoever wrote that 'her man looked better than her' needs glasses its not Mrs O's fault that the man probably doesn't have the calves for shorts, if she has the leg for it then hell let her show it! and whatever else she feels like showing she has done so tastefully until now and i don't think any of the negative commentators posting here would hold up so well under similar scrutiny. if i dont stop nw i never will. Gracious poeple, if i get to her age and have abody like that i’ll be running around it HOTPANTS!! yes she is a public figure and yes she should be ‘appropriate’ but if you take a careful look at all previous first ladies Jackie O is the only one who would come close on a physical level so theres no use drawing comparisson along that line, plus whoever wrote that ‘her man looked better than her’ needs glasses its not Mrs O’s fault that the man probably doesn’t have the calves for shorts, if she has the leg for it then hell let her show it! and whatever else she feels like showing she has done so tastefully until now and i don’t think any of the negative commentators posting here would hold up so well under similar scrutiny.

if i dont stop nw i never will.

]]> By: Kandace http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/comment-page-1/#comment-10775 Kandace Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:49:31 +0000 http://michelleobamawatch.com/?p=791#comment-10775 I think a lot of people are missing the boat. First, of all the topic is about fashion. I don't think we are spending too much time talking about Michelle's fashion sense. If you want to know about the political goings on their are plenty of websites to address that. As First Lady representing the United States of America. Michelle is put to a higher standard. Period. As should any lady who takes on that role. Therefore you have to dress the part. Honestly, I wouldn't have a problem with Michelle wearing shorts if she was not the "First Lady..." If it was Michelle as an ordinary citizen. Fine. I felt that regardless of the weather. I would have preferred to see Michelle in some very attractive "fashion forward" capris (up to her knee or ankle) and a really "sharp" lightweight top. There are plenty of designers out there with excellent "taste" that Michelle could have at her disposal. I think that sometimes Michelle's fashion is on point but sometimes she misses the point too. She's a very attractive women and very fit. I hope that she will start using more American established designers out there (Micheal Kors, Donna Karan, Bill Blass, Calvin Klein...etc). I read that she is using some pieces by Micheal Kors. I still would put Jackie Kennedy as the first icon of First Ladies when it comes to dressing the part. Most of the ladies in the past dressed too matronly and old. I thought Nancy Reagan did okay but then she had good friends like Betsey Bloomingdale of Bloomingdale's and host of New York ladies that lunch society as friends. I do notice some similarities in Jackie and Michelle in terms of their dress. Jackie too was known for wearing simple, elegant and chic dresses with no sleeves even during the winter. Lastly, I think that Michelle may also want to take a que from her own cabinet (Desiree Rodgers and Valerie Jarrett). Both have impeccable taste. Footnote: Michelle and the kids were on vacation. Pres. Obama was not that may explain his attire that day. I think a lot of people are missing the boat. First, of all the topic is about fashion. I don’t think we are spending too much time talking about Michelle’s fashion sense. If you want to know about the political goings on their are plenty of websites to address that.

As First Lady representing the United States of America. Michelle is put to a higher standard. Period. As should any lady who takes on that role. Therefore you have to dress the part. Honestly, I wouldn’t have a problem with Michelle wearing shorts if she was not the “First Lady…” If it was Michelle as an ordinary citizen. Fine. I felt that regardless of the weather. I would have preferred to see Michelle in some very attractive “fashion forward” capris (up to her knee or ankle) and a really “sharp” lightweight top. There are plenty of designers out there with excellent “taste” that Michelle could have at her disposal.

I think that sometimes Michelle’s fashion is on point but sometimes she misses the point too. She’s a very attractive women and very fit. I hope that she will start using more American established designers out there (Micheal Kors, Donna Karan, Bill Blass, Calvin Klein…etc). I read that she is using some pieces by Micheal Kors.

I still would put Jackie Kennedy as the first icon of First Ladies when it comes to dressing the part. Most of the ladies in the past dressed too matronly and old. I thought Nancy Reagan did okay but then she had good friends like Betsey Bloomingdale of Bloomingdale’s and host of New York ladies that lunch society as friends. I do notice some similarities in Jackie and Michelle in terms of their dress. Jackie too was known for wearing simple, elegant and chic dresses with no sleeves even during the winter.

Lastly, I think that Michelle may also want to take a que from her own cabinet (Desiree Rodgers and Valerie Jarrett). Both have impeccable taste.

Footnote: Michelle and the kids were on vacation. Pres. Obama was not that may explain his attire that day.

]]> By: C.J. http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/comment-page-1/#comment-10766 C.J. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:05:06 +0000 http://michelleobamawatch.com/?p=791#comment-10766 @Trish. "Who calls 83 degrees, cool or mild?" Hehe, some of us southeastern (or southern in general, note Texas) folks consider it cool/mild. But we're also usually smart enough to realize that for people from different areas of the US, that -is- really blazing hot. I recall a trip to Maine where the weather was in the 70s for a week. To me, it was wonderfully cool as I'd just come from 100+ weather. For the locals, it was a heatwave and they were nearly roasting to death! @Steve, yeah, Jackie caught a lot of griping about her style choices, which is insane as she's now the ideal of how a First Lady should look (though I wouldn't be surprised if Ms. Obama replaces here before too long). Both ladies have a tremendous sense of personal style, as well as a no-nonsense approach to mothering and comfort. @Trish. “Who calls 83 degrees, cool or mild?” Hehe, some of us southeastern (or southern in general, note Texas) folks consider it cool/mild. But we’re also usually smart enough to realize that for people from different areas of the US, that -is- really blazing hot. I recall a trip to Maine where the weather was in the 70s for a week. To me, it was wonderfully cool as I’d just come from 100+ weather. For the locals, it was a heatwave and they were nearly roasting to death!

@Steve, yeah, Jackie caught a lot of griping about her style choices, which is insane as she’s now the ideal of how a First Lady should look (though I wouldn’t be surprised if Ms. Obama replaces here before too long). Both ladies have a tremendous sense of personal style, as well as a no-nonsense approach to mothering and comfort.

]]> By: Steve http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/comment-page-1/#comment-10758 Steve Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:30:26 +0000 http://michelleobamawatch.com/?p=791#comment-10758 She is a mom with two young children. Also she is a younger mother. If you look at some of the other first ladies, they were roughly the same age as Michelle is now. Rosalynn Carter was 40 when Jimmy was elected, Hilary Clinton was 45 during Bill's first term, Jackie Kennedy was 32 when JFK took office. Those times were all different, and most of the former first ladies average age was between 50 and 60. We tend to look at Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and some during the 60's and think all first ladies are old, therefore, not likely to wear shorts or even capris. Jackie did wear capris in some photographs while JFK was in office and probably then that as a "no-no" and she had two younger children as well. Basically - who cares... She is a mom with two young children. Also she is a younger mother. If you look at some of the other first ladies, they were roughly the same age as Michelle is now. Rosalynn Carter was 40 when Jimmy was elected, Hilary Clinton was 45 during Bill’s first term, Jackie Kennedy was 32 when JFK took office. Those times were all different, and most of the former first ladies average age was between 50 and 60. We tend to look at Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and some during the 60’s and think all first ladies are old, therefore, not likely to wear shorts or even capris. Jackie did wear capris in some photographs while JFK was in office and probably then that as a “no-no” and she had two younger children as well.

Basically – who cares…

]]> By: Trish http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/comment-page-1/#comment-10757 Trish Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:20:25 +0000 http://michelleobamawatch.com/?p=791#comment-10757 I think Rae may be even more ignorant than Dee. You call those short shorts. Where are you from, Amish country? She looks like any other mom on a family vacation to a hot dusty place. She is completely, appropriately dressed. Who calls 83 degrees, cool or mild? If you're out in the blazing sun, 83 degrees feels very hot. I don't think any of you naysayers could possibly put on a fake, made- up image 24/7 for 4 yrs. It's so unnecessary! No one with a brain wants a Barbie doll for a first lady. She should be who she is, every day. And you ignorant haters should jump off your hate wagon, and try to spread some love around for once. Michelle Obama is beautiful, smart, accomplished and a wonderful mother, and wife, something most of you haters will never be. You know envy is a sin......... I'm just saying. I think Rae may be even more ignorant than Dee. You call those short shorts. Where are you from, Amish country? She looks like any other mom on a family vacation to a hot dusty place. She is completely, appropriately dressed. Who calls 83 degrees, cool or mild? If you’re out in the blazing sun, 83 degrees feels very hot.

I don’t think any of you naysayers could possibly put on a fake, made- up image 24/7 for 4 yrs. It’s so unnecessary! No one with a brain wants a Barbie doll for a first lady. She should be who she is, every day. And you ignorant haters should jump off your hate wagon, and try to spread some love around for once. Michelle Obama is beautiful, smart, accomplished and a wonderful mother, and wife, something most of you haters will never be. You know envy is a sin……… I’m just saying.

]]> By: Dee http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/comment-page-1/#comment-10755 Dee Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:02:22 +0000 http://michelleobamawatch.com/?p=791#comment-10755 "I am so surprised how Americans are turning to be so stupid!! Instead of discussing what she does and what she does not want YOU DISCUSS WHAT THE FIRST LADY WEARS??"- Tangya Oh, Tangya, I definitely understand where you are coming from. Appearance has its place, and is important, certainly, but when the focus on clothing far outweighs discussion of a person's accomplishments and what they're doing, you know that something has gone sadly awry..... “I am so surprised how Americans are turning to be so stupid!!
Instead of discussing what she does and what she does not want YOU DISCUSS WHAT THE FIRST LADY WEARS??”- Tangya

Oh, Tangya, I definitely understand where you are coming from. Appearance has its place, and is important, certainly, but when the focus on clothing far outweighs discussion of a person’s accomplishments and what they’re doing, you know that something has gone sadly awry…..

]]> By: C.J. http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/comment-page-1/#comment-10752 C.J. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:27:49 +0000 http://michelleobamawatch.com/?p=791#comment-10752 @"why didn’t he wear shorts and tank top?" My guess is he just doesn't have the legs and arms for it. Simple. :P As far as what she wore goes, what is the huge deal? As someone else said, it's not like she was walking around in a thong. 83 may not seem hot to some of us (I live in the southeast where it's hot and humid, usually closer to 100), it's still hot enough for someone to choose to wear shorts, especially if she's going to be hiking around out there a bit. Until Ms. Obama lays out on the White House lawn in full view of everyone (not just our US stalker photographers) in the nude or a thong bikini, I say let the discussion of her clothes go. Unless you're wanting to discuss the style of what she wore, as opposed to its appropriateness for a given occasion. @”why didn’t he wear shorts and tank top?”

My guess is he just doesn’t have the legs and arms for it. Simple. :P

As far as what she wore goes, what is the huge deal? As someone else said, it’s not like she was walking around in a thong. 83 may not seem hot to some of us (I live in the southeast where it’s hot and humid, usually closer to 100), it’s still hot enough for someone to choose to wear shorts, especially if she’s going to be hiking around out there a bit.

Until Ms. Obama lays out on the White House lawn in full view of everyone (not just our US stalker photographers) in the nude or a thong bikini, I say let the discussion of her clothes go. Unless you’re wanting to discuss the style of what she wore, as opposed to its appropriateness for a given occasion.

]]> By: Phyllis http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/comment-page-1/#comment-10748 Phyllis Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:57:38 +0000 http://michelleobamawatch.com/?p=791#comment-10748 The first lady can wear whatever she likes. She is still a woman. Most ppl take this thing to the extreme. What was she supposed to wear on vacation? Is she the only first lady that the world has a problem with? Every since her husband took office ppl have been commenting on her hair, clothes etc. Give the lady a break. The first lady can wear whatever she likes. She is still a woman. Most ppl take this thing to the extreme. What was she supposed to wear on vacation? Is she the only first lady that the world has a problem with? Every since her husband took office ppl have been commenting on her hair, clothes etc. Give the lady a break.

]]> By: jelica http://michelleobamawatch.com/2009/08/so-what-exactly-was-first-lady-obama-supposed-to-wear-to-the-grand-canyon-an-ankle-length-skirt/comment-page-1/#comment-10728 jelica Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:06:36 +0000 http://michelleobamawatch.com/?p=791#comment-10728 Leave it america to care.. we are so past it. Ilove michelle, i believe there are just people white and black who want to live int he past. so her hairs is long or short, get grip she wore shorts not a thong. americans will always find something to shit about. maybe if they got off their own asses stopped watching jerry springer or got a job they would not have so much time. Finally a strong black woman. America still can't stad that it took a black woman to move us into t he future. Many white woman, get tans listen to black music and still think they are the shit. well sorry but many of you have set the standard too low.(paris hilton, angelina Jolie have shown no class aka. Britney) Now we have Michelle can I say Jealous much?!!! Leave it america to care.. we are so past it. Ilove michelle, i believe there are just people white and black who want to live int he past. so her hairs is long or short, get grip she wore shorts not a thong. americans will always find something to shit about. maybe if they got off their own asses stopped watching jerry springer or got a job they would not have so much time. Finally a strong black woman. America still can’t stad that it took a black woman to move us into t he future. Many white woman, get tans listen to black music and still think they are the shit. well sorry but many of you have set the standard too low.(paris hilton, angelina Jolie have shown no class aka. Britney) Now we have Michelle can I say Jealous much?!!!

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