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    Why does Michelle Obama always go sleeveless? Also: Who cares?

    Getty ImagesGetty ImagesLast night, Michelle Obama attended the President's address to Congress wearing a sleeveless Narciso Rodriguez dress, one that showcased her much-discussed "well-toned" arms. But, the thing was, it was cold in D.C. last night! Oh My Gerd! And she didn't have any sleeves! Was she or wasn't she cold? Is our first lady obsessed with showing off her arms? Just what kind of message does Mrs. Obama's bare arms send to the nation?

    These are the kinds of questions heating up the blogosphere today. And, sweet lord, they are stupid.

    Over on the New York Times' Caucus blog, a writer wonders if Obama's arms are "a reminder of everything about her we can't see....In two years, she has shown us a great deal of herself, more than most of us would share, and yet right now, we actually don't know that much about her...In a few years, will she still look as confident as she did last night, or will she reach for cover? And is she comfortable as she looks in those skimpy tops, or is she actually freezing?"

    The Huffington Post suggests that The Arms "Inspired a Presidential Address" and that Michelle revealedGetty ImagesGetty Images her "flinty Chicago toughness" by eschewing sleeves.

    Come on, people. Could we possibly be over-thinking this? I'd bet Michelle Obama chooses sleeveless outfits because they look good on her and make her feel confident. It's the same way some of us turn to A-line skirts or wrap-dresses or bell-sleeves. We all want to feel the most comfortable and attractive in our clothes that we possibly can, and, hey, if this is the first lady's thing, so be it. It's not like she's sporting major cleavage or wearing inappropriate mini-skirts, or worse, dressing in head-to-toe orange pantsuits (sorry, Hillary). Also, the last time MO wore a cardigan over a dress that was not supposed to be worn with a cardigan, the world went crazy with style hatred. Remember that?
    Source: NY Times, HuffPo

     

    798 comments

    • LindaA  •  1 year 3 months ago
      Surely she is having hot flashes. Maybe she does not know better that attending state dinners with foreign dignataries is inappropriate
    • ARNP  •  2 years 8 months ago
      She is the MOST unprofessional, poorly dressed, first lady this nation has ever had. She should reflect the classic and classy style this country projects to the world, not the current sloppy look of the Hollywood glitz crowd.
    • ISABEL  •  2 years 8 months ago
      She looks great in sleeveless, what else? Oh also a straight dress with out the protruding sleeves are very slimming. She does not look quite as good in sleeved clothing.
    • Julia  •  2 years 8 months ago
      I feel that the media is focusing to much time on what The First Lady wears to different events. In my opinion the media should report the news and not fashion. Mrs. Obama looked nice as always.
    • Honeybee  •  2 years 8 months ago
      I don't get it why are we focusing on their bodies at all, it seems like more of our issue than hers- whether or not she has sculpted man arms or fat flabby arms doesn't matter... it's what they are DOING that is important not what they are wearing, let her wear tshirts and jeans as long as she is doing great positive things for this country.
    • Rita  •  2 years 8 months ago
      Come on it just that all those old A-- lady that can't wear sleeveless outfits, Because they have all that fat hanging off their arms.It's lam to say "Oh she might have hot flashes" all women don't get hot flashes, I don't and I'm older they her. Michelle and women should wear what is comfortable and makes them feel good about themselves and everyone else should just stop being HATER AND WORK ON THOSE ARMS!!! That's the secret code and hidden meaning from it, Go to the Gym. LOL
    • Pistolla  •  2 years 8 months ago
      I think somebody needs to grow up!!!!
    • Production  •  2 years 8 months ago
      Maybe since she is in her 40's her body temperature tends to be on the overly warmer side so items with sleeves are not as comfortable for her???? sheesh who cares if her arms are bare, the rest of her is covered up appropriately so what is the big deal? last week or the week before everyone was focusing on her hair that she had in an updo, American people spend soooo much time concentrating on petty issues instead of the issues which truly impact our lives, and yes in case you are wondering I am very much born and raised in the USA but I read all kinds of international newspapers and watch international news, and other countries are not concerned about Michelle Obama's arms or her hair, they are concerned with the state of the economy worldwide, the environment, and trying to live good decent lives. My God when will this obsession with people in the public eye cease?
    • B.Lo  •  2 years 8 months ago
      Michelle is beautiful. Who cares why she goes sleeveless?
    • dano e  •  2 years 8 months ago
      At times people are very funny. all the irrelevants comments about Obama's wife is uncalled for.as far as she is properly and well dressed, there is no call for alarm.
    • FORTUNE  •  2 years 8 months ago
      she's a beauty and exudes confidence whatever style she wear but she is most beautiful without the sleeves.. remember how magnificent she looked during the inaugural ball?

      check out more on the first family, the obamas at this blog http://firstfamilyobama.blogspot.com
    • Jackie  •  2 years 8 months ago
      she is trying to be jackieO and it is kind of pathetic
    • Jackie  •  2 years 8 months ago
      she is trying to be jackieO and it is kind of pathetic
    • Anonymous  •  2 years 8 months ago
      Who the hell really cares at all???? DUH!!!
    • intelligent human  •  2 years 8 months ago
      simple..they don't make proper fitting clothes for people with long arms unless you buy speciality and we know our first lady has been known to buy off the rack.
    • Beverly N  •  2 years 8 months ago
      Right.. she has nice arms!! She has the right to wear what she wants, if i had her arms i would never cover them. I don't think she is going through menapause..
    • Angela  •  2 years 8 months ago
      Get over YOUR insecurities people! Who decided she should dress like past first ladies. She HAS style, HER OWN style (thank goodness), she's young, fit, & she has great arms! I am tall & I have always had very long, fit arms. I am more inclined to go sleeveless in warm weather because I like the look, it's comfortable & I feel confident showing my arms. Why not be proud of being fit?
      In a country of growing obesity, why are we picking on our first lady who embraces her health, fitness, & her confidence? Are we jealous or just pathetic?
    • Victoria  •  2 years 8 months ago
      I dont really care about what she wears, she is a beautiful woman inside and out and that is what counts. Her husband doesnt seem to have a problem so everyone else who does, needs to get a life. I hate when other people are haters.
    • mary1  •  2 years 8 months ago
      Who reallly cares,leave the women alone!
    • KUNLE ADELANA  •  2 years 8 months ago
      busy bodi pls get something doing withyour heads & pens. leave this lovely mother alone. haba, una no get work?

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