For a democratic party that is now struggling to understand how it can compete with the charisma – and perhaps the policy – of a second Trump government, the left would do well to convince Michelle Obrama to take a deep breath and stand up In a few more public events.
Her absence of President Trump's inauguration earlier this month meant that the 24.6 million people who tuned to see that this spectacle from Melania's headlining chic seemed directly to a boring and fully non -inspiring version of democratic femininity.
America, said that the newly inaugurated 47th President was introduced a new 'Golden Age' on January 20. And indeed, when it came to are The inauguration choices of the family family, which new era may be more accurately described as 'The Gilded Age'.
Immaculate Coiffed and Coutured, the Trump women, led by Melania and her stepdaughter Ivanka, reminded us of what they are good at. It was hard to look away.
Melania's slender fit silk navy woolen coatdress garnished with a dramatic skipper was at the same time elegant and mysterious, because her eyes were almost completely darkened by the lush edge of the hat.
It was an undoubtedly scene stealer who infused the leading lady of Trump 2.0 with a royal appearance that support actress Ivanka – dressed in a green Dior 'new look' skirt -out complete with matching fascinator – ultrasy with seamless precision.
Melania has mastered the art of performative dressing, combining razor -sharp customization with European chic.
These women had dressed to impress a nation that came for a show. Just as a queen wears a tiara to blind, a first family (at least a Trump One) attracts couture.
The absence of Michelle Obama of President Trump's inauguration meant that the 24.6 million people who tuned to see that this spectacle from Melania's headlining chic looked directly at a boring and fully non -inspiring version of democratic femininity.
Melania (depicted on the inauguration) in slender silk navy wool coatdress was at the same time elegant and mysterious her eyes were almost completely darkened by the edge of the hat.
Ivanka (photo) dressed in a green Dior 'new look' skirt-suit complete with matching fascinator repeated Melania's look with seamless precision.
It was all the more striking because the only woman that Melania might have given a point for her Sartorial money was not there.
A powerhouse in both the Democratic party and the style stakes, the presence of Michelle Obama is said to have drenched the opposition with a touch of much needed glamor.
Instead, Kamala Harris was in the front and in the middle – a gloomy vision of a female empowerment in a black -custom -made zipper jacket that did not betray an inch of skin. Literally rash.
Jill Biden, former First Lady, may have opted for color, but her lively purple Ralph Lauren-Collection suit, which folded awkwardly around her hull and who she debuted under a wrap jacket, felt just as unorganized as her blonde and blown (in haste ( ?) her.
A clear bag in the nineties on a chain completed an ensemble that looked as fashion as Melania did.
Both Kamala and Jill Biden did not seem to worry about projecting a more attractive or glamorous image of democratic power.
And yet, as the tailor-made creation of Jill Biden testifies, these women are by no means a cheap dress-a wrap jacket comparable to the person she wore for $ 5,490.
And although much has been made of the expensive European ensembles from Melania, few have noticed (or even noticed) what happens on the other side of the fence.
Kamala Harris (depicted on the inauguration) was in the front and in the middle – a gloomy vision of a female empowerment in a black -tailor -made zipper jacket that did not betray centimeters of skin.
Jill Biden, former First Lady (depicted on the inauguration) opted for color, but her Purple Ralph Lauren Collection Suite, worn under a wrap jacket, felt as unorganized as her blonde and blown hair.
Take Kamala's preference for French -made Chloe Power Suits (a blazer sells for around $ 4,000 and pants for around $ 1500).
The adapted navy creation she wore to accept the democratic presidential nomination in Chicago last August was personally designed by Chloe Creative Director Chemena Kamali.
Kamala combined the grain De Poudre Wolpak with a crepe de Chine lavaliere blouse with tonal stripes.
Yet she did not succeed in blinding in this, just as she had failed to blind in the brown version – another tailor -made creation by Kamali – when she wore it two nights earlier.
In contrast to Melania, who enjoys little patronage of fashion brands and shops, usually from the rack, Kamala had received a VIP treatment.
Yet the results were not -inspiring and unobtrusive, a pre -shadow of the matte democratic campaign that followed.
Instead of embracing the potential of a large clothing budget that she should certainly project herself as a woman who could be intelligent, powerful and stylish at the same time (something Michelle was never afraid of), Kamala hid in designer Duds who just as carelessness Were like they were expensive.
When the time came for her first and only presidential debate in September, Kamala opted for the staple of Melania, Dior, with a black bar with one container with one breasts combined with the characteristic matching pants of the brand.
But when combining it with a stifling blouse in the style of the silk pussy -bow -style, Kamala disturbed the sharp customization of the suit and made sure that her decision to show Dior -while she discussed the middle -class thrushes – Largely darkened.
Was this Canny or just incompetent? Have voters detected something in the clothing of the potential president who was not satisfied?
Where Michelle understood the power of style to communicate and embrace it, Kamala's appearance was uncertain, poorly defined and not inspiring. But why?
In contrast to the figure of Hillary Clinton (Master-Masters at Ralph Lauren, who have been struggling for almost two decades with this task), Kamala could certainly have found her foot and used her clothes to express herself. Her choices could have given voters a glimpse of her personality and called up the authenticity that always avoided her, regardless of what words came out of her mouth.
It seems that Democratic women have chosen to avoid what Melania has used to her advantage: the theater of the political ring that, in an era of Tiktok and Instagram, looks good than ever.
But by doing this, they have left a trend that started with – and flourished under – two famous democratic first ladies.
Jackie Kennedy definitely understood the potential of a well -excited wardrobe to articulate broader ideas. That is why she chose to stay in her blood-stained pink Oleg Cassini suit when she got off the plane on Andrews Air Force Base to reduce the body of her dead husband in 1963.
In contrast to the figure of Hillary Clinton (depicted in June 2024), Kamala could certainly have used her clothes to express themselves.
Democratic women have chosen to avoid what Melania (depicted on the Liberty Ball) used to her advantage – the theater of the political ring.
Michelle Obama (depicted on the DNC in 2024) combines high and low -end dressing – think of her J. Crew cardigans and H&M dresses – to generate real cultural traction and a feeling of authenticity.
Forty years later, Michelle Obama also reminded the world of the enormous potential that fashion can have on political success when they are used correctly.
Michelle can credit her ingenious use of mixing high and low -end dressing – think of her J. crew cardigans and H&M dresses – for generating real cultural traction and a feeling of authenticity.
Could it be a surprise that she is now the most popular democratic figure of all of all in the sight of the American electorate?
But in her absence, the stage is left for Melania, who reminded the world last week that, despite her outsider status, our new First Lady knows better than most of the possibilities of a finely tuned wardrobe. And how politics really works.
