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Sarah Palin Wardrobe Challenge

October 24, 2008 11:00 AM | Posted in walmart, tahari, endless.com, dillards, ann taylor, political fashion, sarah palin style, sarah palin wardrobe

Kathryn Builds ENTIRE Wardrobe for the Candidate for Less Than $2500

After news broke yesterday about Governor Sarah Palin’s rather large clothing expenditures, a friend sent me an email, challenging me to build a complete, Vice Presidential candidate worthy, wardrobe for Governor Sarah Palin for less than $2,500.  Now $2500 is more than I spend on clothing all year, but she IS a VP candidate, not a budget shopper like myself.

The rules:
- enough suit/dress options to last at least two weeks on the campaign trail
- must include shoes that were of quality and comfortable
- the items had to come from stores that a Hockey/Football/Basketball/Baseball Mom would shop (so no Saks, Neiman, Barneys, unless it’s their outlet stores)
- the clothing had to fit Governor Palin’s personal style (the Governor loves her some red)
- Everything had to be quality and could be worn on television (which meant patterns, stores like Payhalf and F21, were pretty much out of the picture)

Primetime Debate Power Suits

• 1. Ottoman Shirt Jacket and Skirt, $169.99 and $79.99, Ann Taylor
• 2. Tahari Jacket Dress, $179.00 at Dillards.com
• 3. Tahari Tweed Skirt Suit, $179.00 at Dillards.com
• 4. Nine West 2 Piece Dress Suit, $114.99 at Overstock.com
• 5. Calvin Klein Pull Through Collar Skirt Suit, $99.00 at Macys
• 6. Anne Klein Women’s Onyx 2-piece Crepe Pant Suit, $119.99 at Overstock.com

Wardrobe Stretcher Jackets- mixed with the above suits to expand the wardrobe

• Antonio Melani “Essie” Coat, $229.00 at Dillards
• Wool Blend Swing Jacket, $59.50 at Old Navy
• Wool Double Breasted Winter Coat, $89.50 at Old Navy.

Easy to Pack Canvasing Dresses

• Mossimo Black Neck Pleat Dress, $24.99 at Target
• Norma Kamai Jersey Shirt Dress, $20.00 at Wal-Mart.com
• Issac Mizrahi Belted Spanish Dress, $39.99 at Target

Fundraiser Worthy Cocktail Dresses

• Gown with Beading by Unger for Ann Taylor, $348.00 at Ann Taylor
• Jax Satin Cocktail Dress, $180.00 at Dillards
• Issac Mizrahi for Target Party Dress, $44.99 at Target.com

Hockey Mom Gear

• Two Pairs of Jeans. Signature by Levi Strauss, Totally Slimming at the Waist Boot Cut Jeans, $19.98 at Wal-Mart.com
• Jacket. Faded Glory Women’s Hooded Puffer Vest, $18.00 at Wal-Mart.com
• Signature by Levi Strauss, Women’s Beatrix Jean Skirt, $13.00 at Wal-Mart.com

Shoes: Governor Sarah Palin’s Signature Piece

• BCBG Beverly Platform Boot, $248.95 at Endless.com
• Converse Vintage Slip On Flats, $20.99 at Target
• Mossimo Vallie Flats, $24.99 at Target
• Unlisted Hand Me It Boots, $59.99 at Dswshoe.com
• Women’s Mossimo Danae Buckle Pumps, $26.99, Target
• Pleaser’s Women’s Seduce-420 Pumps, $19.95-$20.36 Endless.com
• Peep Toe Buckle Pumps, $29.99, Chadwick’s

Governor Sarah Palin’s New Wardrobe

- 6 Suits
- 2 Blazers
- 1 winter coat
- 6 Dresses (three business, 3 cocktail)
- 2 pairs of jeans
- 1 jean skirt
- 1 causal jacket
- 7 pairs of shoes

Total Cost: $2481.15

Have a comment about this post or Sarah Palin’s style? Visit this thread (Were We Wrong About the Sarah Palin Moose Tote?) at the TBF Forum!

Further Reading:

• Celebs Really Think You Want To Smell Like Them
• Wal-Mart Shoe Recall
• The Budget Fashionista’s Weekly Retail Report for April 13

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