On Sonia Sotomayor...
Because the worlds of fashion and politics lately converge more often than Britney Spears and a Frappuccino, news about Sonia Sotomayor's nomination for supreme court justice of course did not go without scrutiny from the fashion blogger frontlines. Along with discussions about her stance on the abortion issue came fashion-obsessed nitpickers cutting into her ill-hitting hemline, and we wont even get started on her hair. THIS ARTICLE in the Silicon Valley Mercury News even asks who should play Sotomayor in a feature film rather than speculate on the ease of her confirmation into office.
Granted it's an op-ed, but it raises questions on whether or not the focus on the stylings of women political figures has overshadowed the front page. During the campaign and inaugural seasons, Michelle Obama's wardrobe was not just a publicity vehicle, it was a runaway train. Her J Crew Sweaters affirmed a recession conscious platform the way her Alaia dress shed light on the need to emphasize diplomacy and foreign policy. Deliberate statements they were, but does this mean as a result of their effectiveness that every woman in politics must follow suit? Furthermore, if they do not make greater efforts to dress like the top tastemakers, should this open criticism about their political or gubernatorial competency?
We think not. Of course, being able to incorporate fashion into politics can catapult any public figure into a new stratosphere of celebrity, but they are not so dependent that clashing colors or a poorly fitting suit spells a lack of knowledge about world issues. Whether or not Sotomayor will be right for the job is a truth that should manifest in her actions, not her outfit choice. So will she be the right choice for America? we guess if the shoe fits...
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