Michelle Obama Shorts vs Inaugural Outfit

I am comparing Michelle Obama’s shorts to her inaugural outfit. After reading about both outfits, I have realized that the critics and journalists who wrote the articles are being very strict about what she wears. When it comes to her inaugural outfit, she was given compliment from left to right from LA Times. It seemed like all the critics were in love with her outfit that she presented to the public. But when it came to her wearing shorts, the critics looked at it in such a negative way. They felt like since she is the First Lady, then she must always be dressed up in a conservative manner at all times. Then I started reading what the people had to say, and they surprisingly were completely opposite from the critics for both outfits. They hated the inaugural outfit but loved it that she was able to dress differently as being the First Lady.

After reading what the people had to say about the critics’ reviews and comments from Newsweek, I agree with the people. Even though it is unusual to see the First Lady in shorts instead of a suit, I feel that as long as she is still dressed in a presentable manner, then nothing is wrong with it. Coming from a fashion perspective, she is dressed perfectly for the occasion and she knew how to present herself in such a way that would still hold a good reputation for her and her family. I am glad that she is able to be different from the rest of the former First Ladies, the way things are perceived today is not like how it used to be. People are more accepting to showing some skin, as long as it is done in a presentable and mature way and as long as there are still limitations to the outfits.

Another thing that is to be noted about Michelle Obama wearing shorts is that she was on a family vacation to the Grand Canyon in the summertime. It is just common sense to be dressed for the weather and the occasion. If I were to be on a vacation to the mountains, I would not allow myself to wear a business suit with heels in the hot sun. I would be much more satisfied if I was in something comfortable, and in her case, something appropriate at the same time.

Now when it comes to her inaugural outfit, I thought she looked stunning and once again, I am glad that she is able to be different from the rest of the former First Ladies. Just like her wearing shorts on vacation, I felt like even though her style is different from the rest of the First Ladies, she is still able to realize that she must always dress appropriately for any occasion that she attends. I feel that she has done this for all occasions that she has attended and for that I am pleased by how she is confident with what she wears and she does not let what other think affect how she dresses.

In the end, I feel that what the First Lady and her family wears should not be such a big issue unless of course, they were to be dressed inappropriately. I also feel that there are more important things that we all should be focusing on when it comes to the President and the First Lady, such as what they are doing for our country. But people will always have their opinions about the President and the way they should present themselves.


LINKS FOR ARTICLES:
http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thehumancondition/archive/2009/08/19/who-exactly-is-outraged-at-michelle-obama-s-shorts.aspx?GT1=43002


http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2009/01/a-yellow-dress.html