And shorts they are. I read a news story on the internet about First Lady Michelle Obama wearing shorts while on vacation with her family. It seems the media is keeping this story alive more than the general public.
Since I have not seen many comments, I decided to shed some "Etta Kit" (etiquette) on this issue. You are wondering what I think, correct? Well, I think it is appropriate to wear shorts on a summer vacation. I also believe it's okay to wear a layered cotton t-shirt and a tank top - which Michelle also did.
But I have a problem with Michelle wearing this stuff on any outings other than for working in her garden! Simply put - it just looks bad.
Let me remind you of this last comment: it looks bad. I didn't say she looks bad.
Now I like Michelle. She is all that. She touches all generations. She was raised by working people who had morals - senior citizens appreciate her respect. Michelle is an independent working woman - the mid-generations folks can relate to her. Finally Michelle has children whom she accompanies to concerts - younger people like her attitude.
So I don't think Michelle does anything for popularity - she knows where she stands with people. But I have some concerns for Michelle. Being the First Lady, in my opinion, puts her in an arena where she has the obligation to lead - period. That aura to lead is like a magnet. Whatever dergree of leadership one shows, is the degree of leadership one gets in return.
If Michelle dresses too casual, how much respect will the people of the United States be inclined to show her as a lady when it's time for her to change into something more regal?
Another of my concerns is that Michelle's casual look could be viewed by the public as her not having respect for the position of which the general public "gave" her (and her husband).
Personally I would like for First Lady Obama to take her style up a notch or two. Some comments on the internet are that she's just an average lady. Well, she was an average lady, but now she's the First Lady. When I look at Michelle, I want to see a style that surpasses my own. And I would not have worn that shorts ensemble on my family vacation.
1 comment:
Great points. I didn't have a problem with what she wore. At 50 years old I am pretty conservative. I do understand how some would view this as not being respectful to the office. However I can remember when the media was in an uproar because Jimmy Carter wore a sweater on camera instead of a suit jacket. Times change when it comes to clothing, at one point her bare arms would have never been tolerated. As long as she is modest all is well. If you really look deep past the clothes the media is focusing on there is usually another story they are ignoring. For this reason I would not recommend her doing the shorts again.
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