Celtic, she is in the public eye, therefore it is important. I know it is superficial, but being in the lime light all over the world forces one to take special care and much thought in how one presents him/herself. Clothes DO make people. As the first lady, I think she has the right to wear exclusive clothes, and no one really expects her to buy off the rack.
Now if I were the first lady, I would have worn anything to make me look thinner. How about a barrel? lol
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