Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain Vying for Jackie O Status as First Lady of Fashion

A Trip down the Campaign Trail in Pictures

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Let’s face it. Every memorable presidential  administration was all about personal style. Jefferson was the original preener. Despite looking like a twisted boot, FDR had it. JFK had it in spades.

As we careen towards the most telegenic, hypnotic and addictive US Election in decades, ShoeMinx would like to weigh in on how air-kissing Cindy McCain stacks up to fist-thumping Michelle Obama. We all know that Jackie O set the benchmark for First Lady trend-setting, what with her eventual contraband addiction to Chanel. How uncivilized that the populist American people drove her love of elite couture underground. Ah well, she strove on in style.

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Michelle is blessed with a lovely figure and can carry off a wide array of designers. We like more archival images, which show a classic style. We like these sling back kitten heels.

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But she can also look relaxed and unassuming, like a stylish high school teacher.

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Opposed to the “look at me” ensembles of Cindy McCain. We’d be afraid of the next four years being run like a Ashley Madison late night telethon.

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And we like that Michelle’s got a relaxed look that isn’t all about “has this outfit been photographed from all possible angles in a test run?

And this is a personal ShoeMinx favorite. The color is regal without being overpowering. The cut is classic and flattering. She looks confident, put together and in control. The message is clear, “We’re on the way up”. The shoes are a perfect cap to a strong statement.

And Cindy gets high points for making a really predictable look work in her favor. She looks keen, bright and tailored to a T. We would lose the pearls on this one though.

Shop for great “workhorse” pumps for the office here. It may not be the Oval Office, but it’s your day at work and truly comfortable pumps can make all the difference.


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3 Responses to “Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain Vying for Jackie O Status as First Lady of Fashion”

  1. Macy on July 15th, 2008 9:27 pm
    Cindy McCain looks like an escort.
  2. Richard on September 6th, 2008 3:31 pm
    michelle looks like Cindy’s maid and Cindy looks gorgeous very elegant and not cheap like the maid
  3. ArmyGirlLuvsShoes on October 18th, 2008 9:48 am
    Richard is a troll…Cindy looks alright, hate hate HATE her hair, she’s getting too old for the platinum blond, time to honey that color up babes…Michelle shouldn’t be afraid of her height, she looks awesome in heels, wear them more often Michelle… (btw, Michelle is more Jackie O, she sticks to American designers, like Mrs. Kennedy did)

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