I was pondering on this when the fashion world and the world in general pushed the relatively unfashionable Barack Obama to the forefront of fashion by commenting on his jeans.
All the President of the USA did was to walk out to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the 2009 All-Star Baseball game and he was lambasted for his choice of leg-wear – his jeans to be exact.
They were labelled “Dad Jeans” and “Mom Jeans” which isn’t quite flattering to Mom and Dad 😛 I think the complaint was that he was wearing baggy-ish jeans. I did not think they were all that baggy, but even if they were, what’s wrong with that?
President Obama said in a later interview that he was “frumpy” and that the jeans were “comfortable” and whilst I cannot vouch for the former since I don’t follow his fashion profile (he’s vastly ecliped by his wife Michelle Obama anyway!) I can vouch for wearing comfortable jeans! I love broken in jeans because they are so comfortable even if they may not be the tight, low-waisted or skinny jeans favoured by the current fashion trend. (I don’t think I can squeeze my legs or behind into skinny jeans! 😛 )
Similarly, I don’t keep up with the present fashion trends for most things, prefering to dress for comfort and to my body type rather than dressing for fashion. I might even say I have a pretty boring dress sense since I don’t follow trends nor keep up with them LOL… I try to go for classic pieces where possible.
So, I can emphatize with the President of the USA. Mr. President, I say wear your baggy jeans all you want – at least they aren’t falling off your behind like the fans of hip-hop style dressing, nor are they so tight that your voice is liable to squeak! 😛
What’s your take? Was the President of the USA a fashion flop? Do you dress for fashion or for comfort?
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
Hasegawa Ayane says
July 26, 2009 at 9:41 amPersonally, I think Mr. President looks perfectly fine in that pair of jeans LOL!
I was never one to follow fashion trends. I just pick whatever I like or looks good on me. I try to keep a balance between fashion and comfort. I never understood those girls who have to keep fussing over their tube tops/dresses and having to pull on them so that it doesn’t fall off 😛
Since I don’t really have much to spend on clothes, I’d pick pieces which doesn’t look ‘dated’ but more classic and simple. They are usually versatile that can pass as a casual or formal piece depending on how it’s dressed up 🙂
ParisB says
July 27, 2009 at 9:41 amHi Hasegawa
That’s what I thought too! He looks fine 😛 I try to stick to classic pieces too. I can’t imagine squeezing into skinny jeans and stop breathing for the sake of fashion 🙂
Muta says
July 26, 2009 at 11:36 amI’m one of those who pick what looks good for me too instead of following fashion! I guess great minds think alike huh? 😉
That jeans is fine! Not too tight, not too baggy, fit just nice! Make his legs look long too!
Whoever complain about it must be:
a) Bitter they don’t look as good in one
b) Sarah Palin’s fashion fans
c) Perez Hilton
And why are we even talking about Obama’s fashion sense? He’s a president of USA not ELLE
ParisB says
July 27, 2009 at 9:41 amHiya Muta
LOL at your last line. Hear hear!
Jenn says
July 26, 2009 at 3:08 pmHmmm i think there’s nothing wrong with Mr. Obama’s jeans too! 😛
I definitely dress for comfort… i haven’t for the longest time worn my killer heels out already! And i literally live in my comfy jeans! lol! 😀
ParisB says
July 27, 2009 at 9:41 amHey Jenn
If I could go to work in jeans I would! But I can’t so boo! Still, its kinda fun to dress up some times and break out the killer heels 🙂
gio says
July 26, 2009 at 7:34 pmI don’t see anything wrong in Obama’s jeans either. 🙂
I don’t like following trends. I pick nice, classic pieces that I can wear with anything and never go out of fashion. But they have to be comfortable too. I wanna be able to breathe and move without being afraid my clothes are gonna fall off and show too much!
ParisB says
July 27, 2009 at 9:42 amHi Gio
I fully agree that whatever I wear must be comfortable. I cannot bear tugging on clothes to stay up or down as the case may be.
Irene says
July 26, 2009 at 11:15 pmLambasted for wearing loose jeans, haha. I have no idea why ppl even bother picking apart his choice of attire. It’s not as if he’s wearing a thong. :/
Kinda weird on how the media are so hung up with their (Mr and Mrs Obama) appearance/fashion. Both Michelle and Obama are pretty unremarkable appearance-wise. It’s just not interesting.
ParisB says
July 27, 2009 at 9:46 amHi Irene
Perhaps they needed to distract attentions from other more pressing concerns? 😉 However I do think that Michelle Obama is a pretty sharp dresser. I like how she uses cardigans in her outfits without looking too frumpy.
Connie says
July 26, 2009 at 11:36 pmI didn’t think there was anything wrong with those jeans when I looked at it -_- well, if his wife was the one wearing those jeans, that would be a problem…
I mostly dress for comfort. I’m hardly fashionable. Lol.
ParisB says
July 27, 2009 at 9:46 amHi Connie
I guess we aren’t in the forefront of fashion? 😛 Yeah I’m all about comfort too.
Rin says
July 27, 2009 at 2:25 amI think anyone should be allowed or be left alone with his or her choice of clothing. He shouldn’t have to explain anything about his preference in fashion.
I choose comfort but I adore unique pieces without going over the top.
ParisB says
July 27, 2009 at 9:47 amHello Rin
Thanks for your comment. Unique pieces can really make an outfit so I guess you’re on the right track
Monstro says
July 27, 2009 at 1:21 pmAmericans are so confused! Why should the prez be judged on his dressing anyway? And the obsession with Michelle’s wardrobe-geez, a bit shallow eh? Besides, his jeans look fine. The only thing though, which is a pet peeve of mine–he’s got that ironed line running down the middle of the leg. That’s a big no-no for me. If it’s casual, leave it unironed. But still who cares, he’s the President. There are more important things to comment on than his wardrobe!
ParisB says
July 27, 2009 at 5:03 pmHi Monstro
LOL… but maybe everyone needed some brevity in their lives. I’m sure Mr. Obama was taken aback at that question about his jeans! LOL
Amanda says
July 27, 2009 at 6:52 pmI see nothing wrong with his jeans…
I like buying clothes but am never following the fashion. I wear stuffs I feel comfortable in.
Indira says
July 28, 2009 at 10:53 pmIt was a sport event, so there’s nothing wrong with wearing jeans.
My jeans are bootcuts, I think they look good on everybody. Skinny jeans makes everyone look short(er).
I usually dress for comfort. But sure, there’s always time for tight corset or strapless bra or stiletto for special events!