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Irish_Dem

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118. Au contraire. Some times that is exactly what it is.

Wed Nov 29, 2023, 12:24 PM

Nov 2023

US politics and global events are horrific and brutal.
Sometimes we need a bit of distraction, so we have fun with GOP fashion choices.

Further, Melania sends political messages with her clothing.
So it is quite appropriate to discuss her clothing.

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Of course Melania would show up wearing an outfit that made her different from the other first ladies [View all] kimbutgar Nov 2023 OP

She is as horrible a person as that thing she married. Stinky The Clown Nov 2023 #1

Unpopular opinion, but she's not. maxsolomon Nov 2023 #18

I agree... that wretch has no respect. Why was she even invited?! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2023 #81

Because the Carters wished for all the former first ladies to be there.... DemocraticPatriot Nov 2023 #122

Post removed Post removed Nov 2023 #2

It's all about ME. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2023 #3

Pic underpants Nov 2023 #4

I was expecting something horrid sarisataka Nov 2023 #8

I double agree underpants Nov 2023 #11

It looks like tweed samplegirl Nov 2023 #26

If you didn't say it, I was going to senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #40

So petty redqueen Nov 2023 #94

I yeah she looks like a puff pastry. bullimiami Nov 2023 #107

Accentuates the kidneys nicely. Traildogbob Nov 2023 #41

It is no longer a requirement to wear black to funerals. And she is wearing a black dress under her grey coat. ratchiweenie Nov 2023 #121

She reminds me of my sister, always searching for ways to erode, insult and abrade. Maru Kitteh Nov 2023 #10

I know what you mean about the sister moniss Nov 2023 #42

So yours was more Melania-esque. Mine is more of the gutter snipe variety. Maru Kitteh Nov 2023 #48

Do Sister-In-Laws count? madaboutharry Nov 2023 #105

What a horrible woman Trueblue1968 Nov 2023 #20

Makes her look excessively thicc, in a porky sense of the term. Definitely not a slimming outfit. TheBlackAdder Nov 2023 #23

I cannot figure out this outfit. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #70

I had the same questions. yardwork Nov 2023 #89

Also narcissists love to stand out and be different. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #98

She looks short and dumpy UpInArms Nov 2023 #24

Bad look for her. I approve, completely. (nt) Paladin Nov 2023 #25

She doesn't seem to know how to wear clothes Retrograde Nov 2023 #63

But in all fairness she wasn't the kind of model who actually wore any clothes. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #72

Lol! madaboutharry Nov 2023 #106

For a coat that must have cost a fortune, it is ill fitting and unattractive. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #83

Looks like she's put on a little weight. Meow. Ocelot II Nov 2023 #28

She looks fat and I 'm thinking that WhiteTara Nov 2023 #61

Yes but black would have hidden the weight gain much better. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #74

you mean WhiteTara Nov 2023 #90

A lot we can criticize her for.. Joinfortmill Nov 2023 #5

I agree, the coat is dark and she didn't bring him so all is well. I think it's good that she showed up, bet he's SheilaAnn Nov 2023 #7

You have never been on any fashion forums I think. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #67

This isn't a fashion forum redqueen Nov 2023 #115

Au contraire. Some times that is exactly what it is. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #118

M'Eh ProfessorGAC Nov 2023 #6

Elderly get a pass on dress (bright colors) for funerals in my experience... hlthe2b Nov 2023 #9

It's a coat rather than a coat dress. I was raised to believe wearing your coat is rude Maru Kitteh Nov 2023 #49

Do we know if she had something under the coat? llmart Nov 2023 #56

We could take this and run with it, but it's not the forum for it. Joinfortmill Nov 2023 #71

You're cracking me up! yardwork Nov 2023 #85

While I don't think her outfit is in any way inappropriate for a funeral... demmiblue Nov 2023 #12

I was thinking the same... yardwork Nov 2023 #51

Good point. What message was she sending? Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #68

That Coat Sane1 Nov 2023 #13

LOL!! Sogo Nov 2023 #110

Grey is an appropriate color at funerals for someone invited out of politeness. haele Nov 2023 #14

I agree Hekate Nov 2023 #36

It is fair game as Melania is known for sending message with her clothing choices. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #69

Does it look kind of Soviet to you? yardwork Nov 2023 #91

Putin thanking her for services rendered and reminding her of the mother ship back in Russia. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #99

Soviet propaganda poster: yardwork Nov 2023 #93

Jebus all she needs is the hat and some medals. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #100

At least she didn't bring Dopey with her. ificandream Nov 2023 #15

I believe he was specifically excluded Hekate Nov 2023 #34

Melania is the antithesis of Rosalynn, Hillary, Michelle, Jill and Laura Siwsan Nov 2023 #16

Missed this. Wheres Obama and Bush? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2023 #17

All the former First Ladies 2naSalit Nov 2023 #22

Sorry dont see post #s on my phone. Meant Barack and George. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2023 #35

Michelle drew the short stick, apparently. milestogo Nov 2023 #64

Notice how Melania standing away from Michelle and more in the front of the other ladies. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #76

I posted it to my FB after seeing your report. Hope more of it gets out. LiberalFighter Nov 2023 #19

Could have been worse . . . hatrack Nov 2023 #21

Did you say Mrs. Frump? LakeArenal Nov 2023 #27

She's fine, people Hekate Nov 2023 #29

It's hard to imagine caring about the clothes that women wears, but whatever floats your boat. tritsofme Nov 2023 #30

Thank you. I feel the same. Raven123 Nov 2023 #32

I think of Rosalynn democrank Nov 2023 #31

Any word if the butterfly garden Mrs Carter dflprincess Nov 2023 #33

I'm not going to criticize her Upthevibe Nov 2023 #37

This service is not about Melania Trump. Please stop. LisaM Nov 2023 #38

Before I saw the photo, Lunabell Nov 2023 #39

I thought she looked very festive in her bright Christmas colors ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2023 #43

until some other MAGAT is President lapfog_1 Nov 2023 #101

Surprised she wasn't wearing the same outfit as Michelle Obama.... nt Carlitos Brigante Nov 2023 #44

I saw the photo. It does look thick and heavy. Polly Hennessey Nov 2023 #45

I loathe her, but she wore grey/brown tweed, she looks fine obamanut2012 Nov 2023 #46

Dosen't matter what she looks like or wears. People here will find fault. Srkdqltr Nov 2023 #47

bingo...she was there, she did not have to go but she did dembotoz Nov 2023 #50

It's an election year, she had to be there. Raven Nov 2023 #53

THIS malaise Nov 2023 #73

Exactly. How much did Trump have to pay her to attend? Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #82

At least she came with clothes on. Emile Nov 2023 #52

All of her body parts were covered which is a plus yes. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #75

+1000 roamer65 Nov 2023 #103

I just dislike her so much I couldn't resist making the comment kimbutgar Nov 2023 #54

I'm thoroughly enjoying this thread. yardwork Nov 2023 #88

You get it kimbutgar Nov 2023 #96

The bigger offense is the activity on the thread TheProle Nov 2023 #55

US politics and world events are horrific and brutal. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #77

Then do it in the lounge redqueen Nov 2023 #116

Not appropriate for the lounge. Melania sends political messages via clothing. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #119

Celebrities dress for attention. They want to be discussed. yardwork Nov 2023 #87

The people outraged at her appearance wouldn't happen to be the same people who went ballistic when mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2023 #57

Of course not. He was drop dead gorgeous and the suit fit perfectly. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #78

Looks like it was a black tweed Sanity Claws Nov 2023 #58

Prolly written on the inside lining. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #79

I can't believe she attended. Sky Jewels Nov 2023 #59

I'm really surprised she attended as well. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #80

There is nothing wrong with what she is wearing pinkstarburst Nov 2023 #60

She's been hitting the dumplings and strudel pretty hard. tavernier Nov 2023 #62

I'm looking forward to the day when people say . . . Aussie105 Nov 2023 #65

Narcissists always have to stand out. Especially in papped pictures. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #66

Frightful bucolic_frolic Nov 2023 #84

As a piece to wear to a funeral, I think the coat is okay lanlady Nov 2023 #86

They shouldn't have invited her in the first place. Initech Nov 2023 #92

The "they" that decided Melania should be invited was Rosalynn herself. onenote Nov 2023 #113

Ffs it seems like half the posts are just bashing her looks and fashion sense. redqueen Nov 2023 #95

Who is surprised by the lack of class by a former sex worker LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2023 #97

"Who is surprised by the lack of class by a former sex worker" redqueen Nov 2023 #111

I was reading some of the comments on one of the youtube clips. niyad Nov 2023 #102

Does anybody know where Presidents Obama and bush were? niyad Nov 2023 #104

She's saving her black dress for a special occasion. NT Kid Berwyn Nov 2023 #108

Oh hell yes! kimbutgar Nov 2023 #109

Oh dear god! Bluesaph Nov 2023 #112

Just a minor difference dalton99a Nov 2023 #114

What an odd thing to care about. She looks fine for a funeral. alcuno Nov 2023 #117

Well, there's a certain decorum that's required. calimary Dec 2023 #123

What would you expect from Melanoma? bif Nov 2023 #120