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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: wardrobe

wardrobe stories: 7 news summaries

(Newser) - While Mark Sanford spews "sloppy verbiage" in the "salacious terms of a Harlequin bodice-ripper," his wife is also making a statement—with her wardrobe, Robin Givhan writes in the Washington Post. Givhan finds "something splendidly defiant" in Jenny Sanford's white shorts and flowery tops. Other... More »

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fashion • clothes • affair • wardrobe • Mark Sanford • Jenny Sanford • women's issues

(Newser) - As promised, Sarah Palin turned her expensive campaign outfits over to the RNC, but the costly threads haven't gone to charity, reports the conservative New Majority website—they're in trash bags at RNC headquarters. A committee spokesman says the $180,000 wardrobe is being "inventoried and will be appropriately... More »

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fashion • RNC • fashion designer • wardrobe • Sarah Palin • McCain-Palin

 Michelle Bares 
 Fashion Splurge: 
 J. Crew—Online 

Candidate's wife talks to Leno on Palin's wardrobe, husband's chances

Oct 28, 08 4:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - With all the hoopla surrounding Sarah Palin's pricey wardrobe makeover, Michelle Obama has some fashion secrets of her own: she shops J. Crew—online. "Ladies, we know J. Crew. You get some good stuff online," she told Jay Leno last night. But she understands the pressure Palin is... More »

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Michelle Obama • Jay Leno • Tonight Show • online shopping • wardrobe • Election 2008 • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama

Hasselbeck and Palin
Dress Down Clothes Critics

Women blast 'sexist' attack

Oct 27, 08 3:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Conservative View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck hit the campaign trail with Sarah Palin yesterday to blast the media flap over the Palin family's $150,000 campaign wardrobe—purchased by the GOP—as a “deliberately sexist” diversion and blatant double standard. More »

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GOP • clothes • Elizabeth Hasselbeck • wardrobe • Election 2008 • Sarah Palin

Sopranos Star Auctioning
Mob Duds
to Help Vets

Don't fuhgeddaboutit: Sale to aid wounded

May 28, 08 3:55 AM CDT
(Newser) - Anybody who ever wanted to dress like New Jersey's most famous fictional mobster could soon find an offer they can't refuse, reports E! Online. James Gandolfini is auctioning off 24 costumes he wore as mob boss Tony Soprano—including the blood-spattered ensemble the character wore when he was shot. All... More »

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Christie's • Tony Soprano • The Sopranos • auction • Wounded Warriors • Sopranos • wardrobe

'Retail Renting' or Stealing?
Stores Crack Down

Shoppers who repeatedly buy and return merchandise face tougher policies

Feb 22, 08 5:42 PM CST
(Newser) - It’s called “wardrobing” or “retail renting,” when a consumer buys, uses, and then returns merchandise, and the National Retail Federation says it’s growing more popular with shoppers, the Boston Globe reports. It's also becoming a bigger headache for merchants as the economy tightens and businesses... More »

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JCPenney • US economy • retail sales • Best Buy • wardrobe • shoppers • Dillards • Bealls Department Stores

Obama's Style Shift Working for Voters

Dem buttons shirt,
dons necktie to
convey authority

Feb 2, 08 7:28 PM CST
(Newser) - It’s no wardrobe malfunction: Barack Obama has ditched his trademark casual look for buttoned-up Washington style, Politico reports. As Hillary Clinton carped about his lack of experience, the Illinois senator began donning suits and ties. Aides shrug off the switch, saying it was prompted by weather, but political consultants... More »

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Mitt Romney • Barack Obama • campaign trail • wardrobe • neckties • guayabera

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