The XX Factor: What women really think.

Sarah's Temporary Wardrobe

How disappointing for Sarah Palin that she won’t get to keep any of those designer jackets, flattering pencil skirts, or peep-toe shoes. She would have known all along that the duds weren’t hers to keep—they are just part of the contrivance and makeup for her role in So You Think You Can Run for Vice President. The $150,000 was a production expense and when the season ends, she’ll have to return hers and the family’s costumes (Levi’s too?). She must be thinking, though, even if she and her dancing partner lose, she sorta earned the clothes. She’s responsible for raising so much money and all. Plus, they look really, really, good on her. Whoever gets that shantung silk Valentino jacket secondhand, will not do it justice the way Sarah did in her convention speech. Of course, sadly, keeping them would be against the law. (I doubt she could argue that they remain on permanent “loan” like Sen. Stevens’ massage chair.) Maybe she could suggest the campaign donate them to her favorite charity, the Salvation Army in Wasilla. She could buy them all back for pennies on the dollar.