“SOME PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
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
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Easy to Pack Canvasing Dresses
- Mossimo Black Neck Pleat Dress, $24.99 at Target
- Norma Kamai Jersey Shirt Dress, $20.00 at Wal-Mart
- 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
Hockey Mom Gear
- Two Pairs of Jeans. Signature by Levi Strauss, Totally Slimming at the Waist Boot Cut Jeans, $19.98 at Wal-Mart
- Jacket. Faded Glory Women’s Hooded Puffer Vest, $18.00 at Wal-Mart
- Signature by Levi Strauss, Women’s Beatrix Jean Skirt, $13.00 at Wal-Mart
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
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i love this post, very clever. id say you rocked the challenge!
Great Job!!!!
Political affilations aside, Sarah Palin does have a nice wardrobe. Thanks for the cool story.
Great choices! I noticed the Ann Taylor outfit in the upper left right away: I’d almost chosen it for my similar posting on this subject. (see http://www.kchristieh.com/blog/?p=1112) I love how you chose a whole wardrobe. I added clothing from CAbi, which is sold through private parties, but I know a few Republican CAbi reps. Also, I added J.Jill, but they’re not formal enough for most things Palin would need.
Totally on the mark, Kathryn can shop for me anytime
Awesome! I love how you even managed to sneak in some “hockey mom” gear into the mix… HA! Very creative!
there are no shirts!