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124. You mean summery sun-dresses in a freezing studio? It's not "evening attire" ...

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Sun Oct 22, 2017, 11:47 PM

Oct 2017

Just an odd choice that seems to have swept the profession in the past few years.

Anyway, Rachel Maddow's "black suit" is a suit jacket thrown over jeans worn with tennis shoes. She has a rack of various jackets and T-shirts at the studio. No accessories. By her own admission, she has zero interest in women's fashions or makeup or hairstyles. There's a makeup artist at the studio that does her face.

Rachel is brilliant, enthusiastic, and yes, she looks professional on MSNBC. Have you seen her bounce across the stage on Colbert?

As for the rest of the women on MSNBC, I'm much more interested in what they are saying than in what they are wearing. MSNBC has managed to get a wonderful coterie of women journalists and commentators together, and I look forward to each one of them except Andrea Mitchell.

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Add Stephanie Ruhle to the MSNBC women who do not understand a professional attire [View all] question everything Oct 2017 OP

Rachel wears JustAnotherGen Oct 2017 #1

They can all wear bikini bottom question everything Oct 2017 #4

And Chuck Taylors. LeftyMom Oct 2017 #62

Exactly. cwydro Oct 2017 #91

I wouldn't expect slut shamming at a progressive site. Cuthbert Allgood Oct 2017 #2

I find it far more offensive than any outfit Exultant Democracy Oct 2017 #8

No kidding Cuthbert Allgood Oct 2017 #11

I agree. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #158

Yes and elleng Oct 2017 #201

Yeah, WTF is up with that? lagomorph777 Oct 2017 #13

I find myself looking at what the women on faux news wear AJT Oct 2017 #29

I can't stand to look at that channel, so I never think about their women. lagomorph777 Oct 2017 #43

Rachel does not wear a black suit. DURHAM D Oct 2017 #3

Thank you. cwydro Oct 2017 #71

Unrec. FSogol Oct 2017 #5

Fuck "professional attire". The world is on fire and this is what you care about? phleshdef Oct 2017 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author padah513 Oct 2017 #22

100% in agreement padah513 Oct 2017 #24

Exactly. DavidDvorkin Oct 2017 #32

Start a petition . obnoxiousdrunk Oct 2017 #7

Does this have anything to do with the quality of their work? rurallib Oct 2017 #9

I suppose we have a different threshold for "excellent job" question everything Oct 2017 #90

You dodged the question. moriah Oct 2017 #121

It's critical of course, to criticize the clothes other people wear LanternWaste Oct 2017 #10

Stephanie Ruhle looks great, no matter what she wears... Wounded Bear Oct 2017 #12

I don't have a problem with women choosing what they want to wear if it is a free choice, seaglass Oct 2017 #14

Ahhh, at last, a little insight marybourg Oct 2017 #19

Thank you. These days when so many were talking about Weinstein question everything Oct 2017 #45

You aren't ahsming the employers, you are shaming the women obamanut2012 Oct 2017 #52

I disagree with you. When women are being pressured to look sexy, that's wrong. Demit Oct 2017 #66

You think it's not shameful to blame the victims? moriah Oct 2017 #136

I am not shaming the women. That is a deliberate misreading of what I said. Demit Oct 2017 #137

And Obamanut was replying to the original OP. moriah Oct 2017 #138

You have no idea if that is the case here. None. BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #196

Well, it's clear who has the power! Dulcinea Oct 2017 #164

Meh ornotna Oct 2017 #15

Rachel has that in her contract. Maybe it's the same for Stephanie. kydo Oct 2017 #16

The makeup is used to add visual cues for the viewers. procon Oct 2017 #64

Yeah but men aren't wearing false eyelashes, are they? And suddenly they are standard- bettyellen Oct 2017 #101

Men's features are larger than women's, and that makes it easier to see procon Oct 2017 #111

Anderson Cooper zipplewrath Oct 2017 #176

Who the fuck cares what she wears? a la izquierda Oct 2017 #17

June Cleaver is turning over in her grave Bradshaw3 Oct 2017 #27

You sure you're on the right site? Who gives a sh** what they have on? It's shraby Oct 2017 #18

Or in this instance True Dough Oct 2017 #76

I love Stephanie Ruhle handmade34 Oct 2017 #20

JFC. LexVegas Oct 2017 #21

A lack of pictures really makes this hard to make a judgment on Blue_Adept Oct 2017 #23

Similar to what Melania wore on inauguration party question everything Oct 2017 #187

They are actors Dchildr240 Feb 2019 #204

They have people for that librechik Oct 2017 #25

It wasn't Alex Wagner last week, she has unfortunately been off MSNBC for a long time IMHO... winstars Oct 2017 #26

Alex Witt dresses like she raided her teen-aged daughter's closet SoCalDem Oct 2017 #44

Thanks. The post only mentioned Alex and it did not generate fire question everything Oct 2017 #46

"Teenybopper styles"? "Age appropriate"? Codeine Oct 2017 #48

So are you implying that after a certain age crazycatlady Oct 2017 #49

I'm almost 60...I look under 40 Horse with no Name Oct 2017 #75

so do I, but I am not on TV SoCalDem Oct 2017 #81

A big who cares...so sick of this shit where women are concerned...not enough to do a good job but Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #159

ngp SoCalDem Oct 2017 #179

This is a pretty poor reason for a thread. Ruhle is doing a great OnDoutside Oct 2017 #28

I thought she looked great. Seedersandleechers Oct 2017 #30

Whoa! Wellstone ruled Oct 2017 #31

I have only one concern with on-camera clothing. blogslut Oct 2017 #33

WTF are you talking about? Jesus Christ... nolabear Oct 2017 #34

I care what they say not what they wear. What did Lawrence, Chris or Chris or Ari wear last night?? Justice Oct 2017 #35

Suits, or, at least, jackets and ties (nt) question everything Oct 2017 #87

professional attire Skittles Oct 2017 #115

Here, I think the woman on the right is showing too much neck, is the woman on the left okay? snooper2 Oct 2017 #36

The Puritans are attacking! Quick, run and hide! Shoulders are showing! Pathwalker Oct 2017 #37

As an oldie from the 1950s, I am always a bit surprised at a dropped shoulder, CTyankee Oct 2017 #38

I don't care what anyone on TV wears LuckyCharms Oct 2017 #39

Rachel has lightwash blue jeans on, NOT a black suit. Agschmid Oct 2017 #40

The Fashion Police strike again... comradebillyboy Oct 2017 #41

Am I sensing a call for a "Walk of Atonement"? ksoze Oct 2017 #42

The only thing that's shameful here is the OP BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #197

Jesus Christ. What an absolutely fucked-up post. Codeine Oct 2017 #47

i am really tired of these shameful OPs obamanut2012 Oct 2017 #50

They are, Ms. Toad Oct 2017 #55

See nothing wrong with what she wore Thrill Oct 2017 #51

Is this real? Or, sarcasm? 33taw Oct 2017 #53

I know! I mean, what next? White after Labor Day????? opiate69 Oct 2017 #54

Please delete the misogynistic crap. n/t Ms. Toad Oct 2017 #56

just want to point out this op is not me questionseverything Oct 2017 #57

Lessee, I joined in 2004, you in 2012 perhaps I should comment that you are not me (nt) question everything Oct 2017 #88

fashion and shaming woman for inappropriate clothing questionseverything Oct 2017 #96

The reality is that most posts on GD just sink quickly question everything Oct 2017 #117

I enjoy men's tie/shirt spiffy combinations, and flattering women's outfits northoftheborder Oct 2017 #58

I'm tired of people arguing that women journalists don't need to look professional procon Oct 2017 #59

Exactly. The hyperbole in this thread is crazy. Demit Oct 2017 #67

Yeah, there are a lot of grandstanding fakers chiming in here. procon Oct 2017 #70

Thank you. And when people - men and women - dress professionally question everything Oct 2017 #89

'there different ways to dress for different situations' melman Oct 2017 #129

I had no idea my dead Baptist grandmother had cable and access to the internet. LeftyMom Oct 2017 #60

Might be a combination of: Male bosses a la FOX; confusing "trendy" with "business attire;" & a WinkyDink Oct 2017 #61

RACHEL MADDOW IS ASTOUNDING !!!! trueblue2007 Oct 2017 #63

When the ratings drop, yortsed snacilbuper Oct 2017 #65

Is that a shoulder I see? Baconator Oct 2017 #68

Dont mess with Steph - she is one of my faves elfin Oct 2017 #69

If you want to be seen and treated as a serious professional Polly Hennessey Oct 2017 #72

Nonsense...fashion has changed. It is not your call...sick of this. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #160

This is really not OK. I feel a lot of sympathy for women who go on the air stevenleser Oct 2017 #73

Do male journalists go on air wearing tank tops or tshirts? procon Oct 2017 #82

You need to have that red herring you just raised pickled stevenleser Oct 2017 #84

Your assertion is not supported by the facts. procon Oct 2017 #86

Here are how highly regarded men and women dress at the same serious televised event muriel_volestrangler Oct 2017 #168

As a private citizen, she can dress anyway she likes, yeah? Adding an eye roll here.🙄 nt procon Oct 2017 #169

Yes, Ruhle is a private citizen. Has it taken you that long to figure that out? muriel_volestrangler Oct 2017 #170

I see what you did there. Here's the thing that you're trying to sidestep... lo these many days. procon Oct 2017 #171

It's notable that you have this ridiculous idea that a dress with bare shoulders is the equivalent muriel_volestrangler Oct 2017 #172

What, you ask? Why, because those who want to see career women procon Oct 2017 #173

The OP is the problem. It does NOT respect Ruhle for "intellect, experience and skills" muriel_volestrangler Oct 2017 #174

How does Ruhle's choice an off the shoulder dress make her look more respected procon Oct 2017 #177

Fuck it, slut shaming has no place in the modern world muriel_volestrangler Oct 2017 #178

Oh, please, that raggedy old fake high horse ran off a long time ago. procon Oct 2017 #180

Yes, someone did call the way they dress "provocative". You keep talking about cocktail dresses muriel_volestrangler Oct 2017 #181

Why Yes! Yes thyey do. I take it you missed all the jokes by Pathwalker Oct 2017 #92

What a dodgy, ill thought response. procon Oct 2017 #93

So, any problems with Brooke Baldwoan, who regularly wears Pathwalker Oct 2017 #99

This thread was focused only on one MSNBC anchor, like the title says. procon Oct 2017 #100

I don't watch Baldwin and after your comment I know why question everything Oct 2017 #107

I'm not going to slut shame Horse with no Name Oct 2017 #74

I loathe that term True Dough Oct 2017 #79

The women of MSNBC can wear whatever they want. democratisphere Oct 2017 #77

Was it a cold shoulder? That's the "thing" this year... Kahuna7 Oct 2017 #78

Has anyone considered they simply ran out of clothes rufus dog Oct 2017 #80

No. WinkyDink Oct 2017 #97

This is why "imitating" the men is useful question everything Oct 2017 #109

I don't want to imitate a man in my attire...that is a sexist approach that harkens back to the 70's Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #161

Imitating the approach, not the attire question everything Oct 2017 #183

I just don't think it matters. I would prefer that we consider the content of the shows not the Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #185

I care about substance of the message, not style of how it is delivered. Wiseman32218 Oct 2017 #83

Maybe that's why, in some countries, one can view stripping women newsreaders. WinkyDink Oct 2017 #98

Shame! Shame! Shame! Iggo Oct 2017 #85

lol LuckyCharms Oct 2017 #94

Question. Everything. EarthFirst Oct 2017 #95

What did the men have on? nini Oct 2017 #102

I think we'd be better off naked. jalan48 Oct 2017 #103

I met my wife and in-laws in the nude 33 years ago at a nudist club wasupaloopa Oct 2017 #105

Yep-it demystifies the body. We are what we are. jalan48 Oct 2017 #106

Way to go saidsimplesimon Oct 2017 #104

I am SICK of this fad Skittles Oct 2017 #108

Because freedom to choose our attire is obviously the root of our oppression. moriah Oct 2017 #122

I'm talking about a professional setting Skittles Oct 2017 #123

Well, I can't find a photo of her showing dirtyshoulder on air. moriah Oct 2017 #132

LOL Skittles Oct 2017 #140

Actually, I did finally find the video. moriah Oct 2017 #141

Thank you. This is not a professinal attire question everything Oct 2017 #150

So you are honestly afraid of collarbones? moriah Oct 2017 #151

you are correct Skittles Oct 2017 #175

Not to me...I am of the 21st century...why should women dress like men. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #162

Adding my pet peave MLAA Oct 2017 #110

Many of these are distractions to the women themselves question everything Oct 2017 #114

thank you Skittles Oct 2017 #116

Meh, poor form for saidsimplesimon Oct 2017 #112

It's not like you're watching NAKED NEWS tirebiter Oct 2017 #113

I used to watch Mosaic: News From the Middle East. moriah Oct 2017 #118

As a female in her 60's lynintenn Oct 2017 #119

"in the south we dress more conservative" (sic) LeftyMom Oct 2017 #125

That inappropriate, sneering retort dodges the issue. procon Oct 2017 #128

Took my dad to the Dermatologist today. She was wearing yoga pants in a cute print. LeftyMom Oct 2017 #155

The poster is incorrect obamanut2012 Oct 2017 #135

Yeah, I've spent a lot of time in the south LeftyMom Oct 2017 #154

I actually have worn shorts to Mass obamanut2012 Oct 2017 #156

I live in the south, and have for 30+ years, and no, we do not obamanut2012 Oct 2017 #134

I live in the South and we wear tuxedos or wool pants and blouses year round. LexVegas Oct 2017 #143

FFS Self delete this crap. nt USALiberal Oct 2017 #120

You mean summery sun-dresses in a freezing studio? It's not "evening attire" ... Hekate Oct 2017 #124

Does anyone actually have a picture of the oh-so-offensive outfit? moriah Oct 2017 #133

Ask the OP, because unless they start dressing like FOX's eye-candy, I could care less. Hekate Oct 2017 #139

Ah, so there CAN BE limits! Just yours, though, not the OP's? WinkyDink Oct 2017 #190

FOX: propaganda, woman sitting between two men in suits, very short skirt, cross legs... Hekate Oct 2017 #195

? Lint Head Oct 2017 #126

I think the best way to judge a woman's attire, Onyrleft Oct 2017 #127

This is sexist BS. Lil Missy Oct 2017 #130

And yet an alleged "feminist" agrees with the OP. BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #198

Stephanie Ruhle is awesome radical noodle Oct 2017 #131

No, she does not. Ali Velshi is the one who explains economics that everyone can understand question everything Oct 2017 #147

That's nonsense radical noodle Oct 2017 #152

TW: Here's Stephanie's "unprofessional" outfit being debated. moriah Oct 2017 #142

Too bad the photo that you posted is no longer available, but Melania's is a close resemblance question everything Oct 2017 #186

Don't pretend like you're sorry. moriah Oct 2017 #192

I'm not very concerned about how they dress LeftInTX Oct 2017 #144

I also found the October 8 Alex Witt outfit. moriah Oct 2017 #145

I like that dress LeftInTX Oct 2017 #146

I can't believe this post is on DU?? titaniumsalute Oct 2017 #148

Wow! question everything Oct 2017 #149

So YOU are the thought and post police now?? titaniumsalute Oct 2017 #165

Um... did you read your own post? question everything Oct 2017 #182

So you are assuming I'm ignorant because I don't post a lot? titaniumsalute Oct 2017 #184

IKR? radical noodle Oct 2017 #153

Exactly titaniumsalute Oct 2017 #166

Oh, because reporters are now political figures?? WinkyDink Oct 2017 #189

I consider this unimportant. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #157

wow - am I on the right site? We now judge what on-air women wear? DrDan Oct 2017 #163

Only a few of us, hopefully n/t radical noodle Oct 2017 #167

I'm sure NOBODY here would EVER judge Megyn Kelly or SHS or, Heaven forfend, Melania. WE go HIGH. WinkyDink Oct 2017 #191

There was another hopelessly inane thread started about Alex Whitt recently. BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #199

like there are not real issues, local and country-wide, to concern ourselves with DrDan Oct 2017 #203

Funny how the MALE reporters never think to dress other than in SOP attire. Let's see biceps! WinkyDink Oct 2017 #188

When men want to burn their ties, and free themselves from 17th century fads... moriah Oct 2017 #193

Nevertheless, they persisted..... ;-) WinkyDink Oct 2017 #194

Welcome to Puritanical Underground... WoonTars Oct 2017 #200

You really should have posted this in LBN. Nothing else in the world going on anyway... Purveyor Oct 2017 #202