The XX Factor : Palin wardrobe

Let's Go Home

Sara Mosle — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:17:00 GMT

Forgive me, but I can't be bothered with Palin anymore. I want to linger with the victor. As I've thought about Obama's speech on election night, and his demeanor since, the word that has stayed with me most isn't the names of the groups he said he hoped...(read more)

That Is Some Pricey Lipstick, Sarah

Melinda Henneberger — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:07:00 GMT

Wow, forget medicine and law; I'm gonna push my girl toward beauty school, where the big bucks are. Here's where Sarah Palin's traveling makeup artist made more money than anyone else in the whole McCain-Palin campaign during the first two weeks of this...(read more)

Lilies that Fester: Palin and the Beauty Penalty

Rosa Brooks — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:30:00 GMT

Sara, I was intrigued by your post ( Palin May Be Pretty, But Her Poll numbers Aren' t) noting that Palin's "supposed sex appeal hasn't translated into more votes." I'm no Palin fan (though I can't get too worked up about the $150,000 wardrobe expenditure)—but...(read more)

Let Them Wear Armani?

Melinda Henneberger — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:24:00 GMT

This is the very last thing I'm gonna say about Palin's down-parka-to-Escada makeover when I'm supposed to be doing real work, but can I get a show of hands from everybody who thinks looking good is a problem? Me neither; this jacket in particular I could...(read more)

More on the Palin Wardrobe Malfunction

Juliet Lapidos — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:09:00 GMT

Like June , I can't believe I'm saying this, but should we really be attacking Palin for spending $150,000 on clothes? Seems to me that we should reserve judgment until Hillary Clinton and other female politicians put a price tag on their wardrobes. (Nancy...(read more)

I Can't Believe I'm Saying This, But, Lay Off Palin!

June Thomas — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:25:00 GMT

A few weeks ago, when it was pointed out that it wasn't all that surprising that someone like Palin (Alaska resident, married young, parent of five) wouldn't have a passport or extensive foreign travel experience, the response was: Yeah, but she's running...(read more)