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MizJenkins
08/17/09

In reply to Desirée Rogers Has Pretty, Pricey Clothes
As long as she's not flaunting it (tacky) or spending public money (illegal) there's really no harm...I mean we wouldn't know how much the stuff cost if it weren't for nosey reporters trying to start shit by asking what she's wearing and running off to tally up the tab. Shame.

I do, however, question the length of that skirt for a formal state function.
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greengrey
08/17/09

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Is she buying her own clothes? Is it hurting anyone? Is it really kind of stupid to tell people to stop spending money because we're in a recession? Does anyone tell men to spend less money on suits?
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alouette
08/17/09

@greengrey: Really, if people who had money stopped spending, wouldn't it keep us in the recession longer? I thought it was kind of the panic of "AAHHH THE RECESSION!!" that perpetuated the problem because it scared consumers (including those in no real danger, a category I am sure would include Ms. Rogers) away from helping the market at all.

Besides, that's a cute skirt.
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Alecto
08/17/09

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While I disagree that "looking good" is in the job description (if the Social Secretary were male, I sincerely doubt that being easy on the eyes would be considered a requirement) I don’t think that Rogers’ sartorial choices are damaging the White House’s econ-cred in any meaningful way - particularly if she is paying for her designer wardrobe herself. We don’t get on male cabinet members’ cases for wearing expensive designer suits, so I fail to see why Roger’s fashion choices merit this much scrutiny.

And for the record, I would be more offended if Rogers were to go sartorially down-market in an attempt to appease the masses – she looks damn good and should not have to apologize for it.
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linnyt is a walking cliché
08/17/09

@Alecto: I'd be really offended too. I would have to read that as "she thinks clothes are going to fix the economy. she doesn't get it."
At least everyone isn't poor. There's a glimmer of hope for me yet.
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loveyoumeanit
08/17/09

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I think it's FINE. As long as her clothes aren't paid for with public money, we don't have the right to judge how much her coat cost. It doesn't even matter if it's part of her job--it looks like style is part of who she IS. W
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southernbitch
08/17/09

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that was supposed to be a reply to pogostick09 but the scripts are all fucked up and i can't edit my own comment or reply to anything. whoopsie.
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southernbitch
08/17/09

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i wouldn't necessarily say that she never had anything handed to her. her family is pretty influential in new orleans, and new orleans is a town built upon familial dynasties. i'm not going to criticize her and say that she doesn't deserve what she has or that she didn't work her ass off to achieve it. i'm merely pointing out that she doesn't come from a rags-to-riches background; she definitely had a leg up on the world. i pay close attention to class narratives in this country, that's all.
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WashingMyHair
08/17/09

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I know that is naive, but where does a gov't employee get the money to purchase such expensive clothing? I can't believe these are msotly freebies from the designers. So, I assume that she either made a lot in her previous career or has a generous, wealthy family. Both things I have never experienced, though sometimes wish I did!
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southernbitch
08/17/09

@WashingMyHair: she does come from a pretty well-connected family down here in new orleans. not saying that has anything to do with the clothes. but yeah, pretty powerful family.
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goodcheapfun
08/17/09

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If she is paying for her clothes than it is none of our damn business how much she spends on it. Plus her appearance is a part of her job and so it really is a work expense.
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emfish55
08/17/09

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It would be so much more patronizing and empty for Rogers to suddenly stop wearing the designer clothes that obviously fill her closet (and have for some time) in order to convey the "right" message to the nation. Yes, there is a divide between rich and poor in this country. But no, it cannot be bridged by having rich people pretend they are not rich in order to get poor people to... what? Feel better about themselves? Trust me, Desiree Rogers wearing Talbots is not going to make me feel better about the economy.

Not to mention, it's always awesome to see a successful black woman enjoying her success. Would people expect Jay Leno to stop buying vintage cars in a recession because it sends the wrong message to those who have less money?
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sportz.star
08/17/09

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I think both the wear and the not flaunting are perfectly in line with the current national mood and economic trouble. The fact is, income and wealth divides between rich and poor continue to grow. Perhaps Desiree's recession nod is wearing pieces for more seasons. As long as my tax dollars didn't buy her Halston, I think it's best she look as she likes.
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moonwalking
08/17/09

@sportz.star: Truth is, your tax dollars did buy her Halston. Where do you think her salary comes from?
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SunburnedCounsel
08/17/09

@moonwalking: I'm betting her Halston came from her long and successful career in business in Chicago.
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AthertonMerriweather
08/17/09

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If people who have money don't spend it, the economy isn't going to get better. People need to calm down.
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Skellatrix
08/17/09

@AthertonMerriweather: People with money DO need to spend it! When I'm a vendor at a craft show I rely heavily on people who have money and are willing to spend it.
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sshacker
08/17/09

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If it is her own money she is spending, I don't think there is a problem. I understand why she may not be flaunting it per se but since she appears to have been wearing these designer clothes prior to coming into the White House anything to the contrary will be patronizing.
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badmutha
08/17/09

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I don't think she has to dress down. She is supposed to look good.
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Rare Affinity
08/17/09

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Out of curiosity, I wonder whether she has to pay for the designer clothes or are they freebies? If the clothes are expensive but by American designers, she can legitimately claim she is doing her bit to promote the US fashion industry during the recession.
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kellieherson
08/17/09

@Rare Affinity: This was my first thought, too-- I wouldn't be shocked to hear that designers give her pieces.
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ihateyourescalade
08/17/09

@kellieherson: They probably try, but she isn't allowed to accept them. If it turns out she has, THAT would be a news story.
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Zombie Ms. Skittles
08/17/09

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Wait, there's a White House Social Secretary? For real? I seriously always thought that was a joke!
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SunburnedCounsel
08/17/09

@Zombie Ms. Skittles: yep. And their job is super intense, albet cool sounding.

"The White House Social Secretary is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of official social events at the White House, the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States.

The Social Secretary is head of the White House Social Office, located in the East Wing of the White House Complex. The Social Secretary plans events ranging from those as simple as a tea for the First Lady and a single official guest, to dinners for more than 200 guests. The Social Secretary works with the White House Chief Usher to coordinate domestic staff and with the Chief of Protocol of the United States, an official within the United States Department of State, to plan state visits and accompanying state dinners. The Social Secretary works with the White House Graphics and Calligraphy Office in the production of invitations to social events.

The Social Secretary works on both the non-political functions of the presidency and the political, coordinating events for the President, the First Lady, and senior political staff. The White House Social Secretary serves at the president's pleasure and is appointed by each administration."
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Yahtzii
08/17/09

@Zombie Ms. Skittles: She's real, and she's SPECTACULAR.
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Mafalda para Presidente
08/17/09

@Yahtzii: Friended for the Seinfeld reference.
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