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Any ideas on why women in power, e.g., Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, [View all] lillypaddle Aug 2024 OP
They don't have to worry about their dress or skirt blowing up in the wind. MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #1
Wow lillypaddle Aug 2024 #13
Really TlalocW Aug 2024 #40
Especially stepping off airplanes. MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #41
Dresses are often inconvient at the very least. Actually pants more modest, especially going up air plane ramps in wind. Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #2
Opinion: stairs, vehicle access, podium standing are easier (and more modest) in pants. quaint Aug 2024 #3
I guess modesty is a big thing lillypaddle Aug 2024 #16
see response 4 quaint Aug 2024 #21
Maybe "quaint" lillypaddle Aug 2024 #36
Only in keeping women "in their place" LearnedHand Aug 2024 #56
Probably because they have to do a lot of getting in and out of cars, Ocelot II Aug 2024 #4
It's probably more comfortable Blue_Roses Aug 2024 #5
Less stressful. DURHAM D Aug 2024 #6
I almost always prefer to wear pant suits when I go to court democrattotheend Aug 2024 #7
When men are questioned as to why they always wear pants I will worry about women in pants Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #8
Some earlier discussion of that here, especially in the subthread starting with reply 20: highplainsdem Aug 2024 #9
Well, I really wanted "deeper" lillypaddle Aug 2024 #26
I guess it's more comfortable than a dress. wendyb-NC Aug 2024 #10
Funny that that didn't even cross my mind lillypaddle Aug 2024 #12
I, Too, Find RobinA Aug 2024 #43
Which would you be more comcortable taking a dive during an assasination attempt? usedtobedemgurl Aug 2024 #55
Yeah, and be sure your underwear is clean lillypaddle Aug 2024 #62
Hillary Clinton endured many snide remarks about her thick ankles and "piano legs" cyclonefence Aug 2024 #11
Okay, I just asked the wife and she didn't know.... Dan Aug 2024 #44
They go along with thick ankles cyclonefence Aug 2024 #59
I would think for the same reason that male politicians don't wear shorts dsc Aug 2024 #14
Have you worn pantyhose? mcar Aug 2024 #15
Sure have lillypaddle Aug 2024 #29
Agree. Many women now go bare legged but spooky3 Aug 2024 #32
Not in the U.S. But, in other countries, female leaders do indeed wear dresses... PeaceWave Aug 2024 #17
Pants are more comfortable Retrograde Aug 2024 #18
Do you ask this about women not "in power?" leftstreet Aug 2024 #19
Women "not in power" lillypaddle Aug 2024 #31
Depends on how you define it--I was in a professional spooky3 Aug 2024 #35
LOL n/t leftstreet Aug 2024 #52
It's what men wear. Why? Same reason the ladies do I'm sure. Kittycatkat Aug 2024 #20
Search Kamala in a dress Tree Lady Aug 2024 #22
Idk, not all high-profile women in politics stick exclusively to pant suits. NoveltySocks Aug 2024 #23
Why? peachpit24 Aug 2024 #24
I saw Kamala in skirts twice last week malaise Aug 2024 #25
Business attire is appropriate? Think. Again. Aug 2024 #27
I hate dresses and skirts. Have not worn one in over 30 years. BoomaofBandM Aug 2024 #28
I am with you sister, and all the stuff that goes with it. And just read about HRC LizBeth Aug 2024 #39
They (separates) can also be more practical when traveling spooky3 Aug 2024 #30
Presidential clothing hasn't been an issue since Clinton was asked whether he wears boxers or briefs... PeaceWave Aug 2024 #33
lillypaddle............... Upthevibe Aug 2024 #34
I love her colorful suits GreatAuntK Aug 2024 #37
Why mess with a dress and heels and hose and all that crap. And wind? LizBeth Aug 2024 #38
Kamala looks really great in a skirt arlyellowdog Aug 2024 #42
A woman's pantsuit says "I didn't come to play". Talitha Aug 2024 #45
Hillary Clinton has said it's because she was targeted by photographers taking pictures looking up her skirt. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #46
First, I'll say that I like pantsuits senseandsensibility Aug 2024 #47
As John Malloy said in his old book "dress for success" spooky3 Aug 2024 #53
Pant suits offer more flexibility. Mix and match. But a dress worn once can no longer be worn again * Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #48
Perhaps men are wearing more "skirts"? GreenWave Aug 2024 #49
I never Rebl2 Aug 2024 #50
Unless you ask the same question of male candidates it's a silly question LearnedHand Aug 2024 #51
Chill lillypaddle Aug 2024 #64
As a strong woman.... synni Aug 2024 #54
Never got my power lillypaddle Aug 2024 #63
Having worked as a CPA in a large international firm ALBliberal Aug 2024 #57
Really??? Are we progressives really having this discussion on a progressive forum? LearnedHand Aug 2024 #58
You are absolutely correct lillypaddle Aug 2024 #61
Comfortable clothes DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #60
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