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2016 Postmortem

Ellen Forradalom

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42. She was known for her pantsuits in 2008

Reply to Moonwalk (Reply #34)

Thu Oct 20, 2016, 09:30 PM

Oct 2016

It's a longstanding look of hers.

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When I saw Hillary in the white pantsuit...... [View all] yellowcanine Oct 2016 OP

A beautiful suit. She looked lovely and every bit like the President of the United States. lonestarnot Oct 2016 #1

Definitely gave a whole new look to the presidency. Hortensis Oct 2016 #6

I've been looking for a G8 group photo with Margaret Thatcher Ellen Forradalom Oct 2016 #23

Yes! Bet Hillary's seen that picture also. Hortensis Oct 2016 #33

For anyone keeping score, she dressed in red, white and blue for the debates. Tasteful and subtle. TonyPDX Oct 2016 #2

Yes she did! Red then blue then white. lonestarnot Oct 2016 #8

I noticed that too Hekate Oct 2016 #21

Yes, thank you!! relayerbob Oct 2016 #28

While I admit to being tired of the pantsuits, last night's ensemble was lovely. Coventina Oct 2016 #4

The pantsuits are very smart. We expect the president to wear a "uniform" of sorts... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #19

Excellent reply Hekate Oct 2016 #22

And yes, it also allows her to wear primary colors.... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #37

And if I ever hear about her "cankles" again someone will get hurt Ellen Forradalom Oct 2016 #24

Also, knowing that a photographer is recording every moment, she doesn't have to worry about showing Tanuki Oct 2016 #29

Exactly. And, speaking only generally--not about her specifically--I think spooky3 Oct 2016 #32

Excellent point. I'm sure she learned that lesson on her travels, yet another... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #34

She was known for her pantsuits in 2008 Ellen Forradalom Oct 2016 #42

I do wonder if she'll wear a skirt to the inauguration (knock wood). Whether she does or not... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #38

same suit she wore the night she clinched the nomination and convention acceptance speech Jersey Devil Oct 2016 #5

I think it was a different outfit for the convention. calimary Oct 2016 #18

Horizontal stripes are a classic... 3catwoman3 Oct 2016 #27

Like you, I'm really loving her fashion strategies. She's my height and age, and I get it completely Hekate Oct 2016 #30

I'm just a few years younger than she is. I think I'm about her height, too. calimary Oct 2016 #39

It's possible that she might go for more scarves and accessories.... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #41

She looked beautiful and strong. BlueCaliDem Oct 2016 #7

I thought she looked beautiful. nt lillypaddle Oct 2016 #13

Ralph Lauren designed the blue suit, which I liked too. I spooky3 Oct 2016 #9

Ralph Lauren++ Ellen Forradalom Oct 2016 #26

Mrs. Aristus, the Republican, loves Hillary's white pantsuit and thinks she looks lovely in it. Aristus Oct 2016 #10

I liked the red one best! It was a 'power' suit to get the jump on Trump with that first debate! woodsprite Oct 2016 #11

She was incredible lillypaddle Oct 2016 #12

Just like our current President... liberalmuse Oct 2016 #14

She ought to get a house to match it. Orsino Oct 2016 #15

I may start wearing that winter white myself! nolabear Oct 2016 #17

Tally of debate outfits - Red, White and Blue - three debates, three cheers! SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2016 #20

Did you also notice avebury Oct 2016 #25

It was indeed a major butt kicking, and she never got a drop of blood on her. That takes some skill. Hekate Oct 2016 #31

Thought the same thing peggysue2 Oct 2016 #36

I don't get why it's called a pantsuit just for women. LeftRant Oct 2016 #40

Fit is everything Ellen Forradalom Oct 2016 #43

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