I think it's sad that the American Public is concerned about who wears what to events and whether or not they are matching! Come on, is that really the most important thing in America right now?!
I can understand why Mrs. Bush went and changed, but, just leave her alone. She did what she thought was best!
This really shouldn't be front page news, but I can explain the big deal. The gown was probably loaned because Mrs Bush would have to report the cost of it if it was a gift. If she wanted to keep it, she would have to buy the gift from the actual owners, the American people. There was actually a small piece in the press not too long ago about a dog that had been given to the First Couple.
The part about guests not wearing the same thing as the First Lady is because she is the hostess and it is never "appropriate" to upstage the hostess. Yes, It's kind of Emily Post but to some people these things really matter.
To be sure some of you folks have read & heard that many of the 1st Lady's gowns & formal dresses are "loaned" by the designer. Somehow I can't see Mrs. Bush paying 8,500. for a gown & I doubt G.W. would sanction it either.
It is a grand advertisement for a designer to have one of their creations worn by so visable a figure as a 1st Lady. In any event, the practice of loaning out creations (and jewlry too) is becoming more & more popular. This way the person wearing a creation gets to wear an original, give it back and not get stuck with an 8500.00 bill for material that looks as if it belongs on a sofa.
Its good to know Laura Bush isn't as bossy as Jackie Kennedy was. Read recently Jackie Kennedy blew $15,000 a month on her clothes. You could raise a family of 6 kids on $4,000 in those days.
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I can understand why Mrs. Bush went and changed, but, just leave her alone. She did what she thought was best!
The part about guests not wearing the same thing as the First Lady is because she is the hostess and it is never "appropriate" to upstage the hostess. Yes, It's kind of Emily Post but to some people these things really matter.
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It is a grand advertisement for a designer to have one of their creations worn by so visable a figure as a 1st Lady. In any event, the practice of loaning out creations (and jewlry too) is becoming more & more popular. This way the person wearing a creation gets to wear an original, give it back and not get stuck with an 8500.00 bill for material that looks as if it belongs on a sofa.
Everybody could go to college too.
"I hope this blunder puts la Renta out of business!
A lot of folks like our first lady quite a lot, even those that dont like the President, this will backfire on Oscar de la Renta. It's below contemp!!
Oscar de la Renta must be a Democrat to try this sort of tactic."
Is there some sort of rule that says de la Renta can only make one of each dress he designs?