8. The Jackie O comparison.
Which potential first lady -- Cindy McCain or Michelle Obama -- did a better job evoking style icon Jaqueline Kennedy? The media fell all over itself to make the definitive statement. FromPolitico.com: “Michelle cut the faultless figure of the quintessential president’s wife last Saturday in South Carolina — the president, of course, being John F. Kennedy and the wife being Jackie.” And from The Seattle Times: “Cindy McCain sets tone for GOP fashion. Not since Jacqueline Kennedy first donned her signature pillbox hats have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing.” Truth is, using Jackie's style as the standard is as tired as dubbing every talented basketball player the next Michael Jordan.
Pearls = Jackie? Great. Can we move on now?
Which potential first lady -- Cindy McCain or Michelle Obama -- did a better job evoking style icon Jaqueline Kennedy? The media fell all over itself to make the definitive statement. FromPolitico.com: “Michelle cut the faultless figure of the quintessential president’s wife last Saturday in South Carolina — the president, of course, being John F. Kennedy and the wife being Jackie.” And from The Seattle Times: “Cindy McCain sets tone for GOP fashion. Not since Jacqueline Kennedy first donned her signature pillbox hats have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing.” Truth is, using Jackie's style as the standard is as tired as dubbing every talented basketball player the next Michael Jordan.
Pearls = Jackie? Great. Can we move on now?
(Getty Images; Dina Rudick/Globe Staff)
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