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    Michelle Obama and Ann Romney: Politics of Style

    When Michelle Obama wears a dress, people ask who designed it. When Ann Romney wears a dress, they ask how much it cost. In the case of Romney and Obama, they wear their party differences on their sleeves, or lack thereof. One day in the future, we may have two female presidential candidates whose words will be more scrutinized than their outfits. But for now, First Lady fashion is a critical element in a man's race for the White House, and the wardrobe of both wives shape the political discourse as much as any scripted speech.

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      But political fashion mastermind Michelle hasn't had a flawless record either. In July on a trip to Buckingham Palace, she wore a J. Mendel jacket worth $6,800. After Romney's bird shirt took so much heat, the first lady's pricey top was an instant target for opponents. "I had better not EVER hear another word about a mere $900 blouse on Mrs. Romney's back or Sarah Palin's $300 shoes. EVER," wrote one conservative blogger. ... more 
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      But political fashion mastermind Michelle hasn't had a flawless record either. In July on a trip to Buckingham Palace, she wore a J. Mendel jacket worth $6,800. After Romney's bird shirt took so much heat, the first lady's pricey top was an instant target for opponents. "I had better not EVER hear another word about a mere $900 blouse on Mrs. Romney's back or Sarah Palin's $300 shoes. EVER," wrote one conservative blogger. A few weeks later it was back to basics, as she stepped to the DNC podium in her J.Crew heels.

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