Sleeveless In The City

What is the big deal about going sleeveless in winter? Political pundits and fashion critics have lambasted First Lady Michelle Obama about her choice to go sleeveless at a number of events and even in her official White House photo.

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The First Lady drew fiery criticism when she opted for a sleeveless look during her husband’s address to Congress last week. Some say she chose an out-of-season look, while others complain her plum Narciso Rodriguez dress was too informal for such a serious occasion.

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Mrs. O is a fan of the sleeveless silhouette, and why shouldn’t she be? She has fabulously toned arms and a healthy figure. Her look has even inspired a workout.

I will admit, it is quite chilly in Washington, DC these days…so you won’t catch me going sleeveless. But if I my husband ran the free world, I’d wear what the hell I want too.

The brouhaha is taking some of the shine off the other tasks the First Lady is performing in her official role, so White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers chimed in on the good work Lady O is doing.


I think the haters should toss on a sweater and shut up!