The reporting on this wardrobe story is making my head hurt.
STTPinOhio in the comments:
I feel a lot better re:the Palin wardrobe story.
Courtney Hazlett, the entertainment reporter, just explained it all to me on MSNBC.
First of all, she said “I can wrap my brain around this.”
(insert your own joke here)
Then she goes on to say that ABC’s wardrobe guidelines allow $4200 per prime time show for female characters, so “do the math”, it’s the equivalent of 29 prime time shows.
See, no problem!
I would’ve loved to read her dispatches from ancient Rome while standing next to Nero.
You are fucking kidding me, right? A TV show takes a week to a week and a half to shoot, requiring many scenes and wardrobe changes. Everything has to be new, you can’t repeat an outfit. The demands of entertainment are a far cry from those of politics.
Let’s say there was some goddamn rule where Sarah Palin couldn’t wear her clothes more than once, like the rest of us. Any half-way decent stylist ought to be able to make her look fabulous for $500 bucks, head to toe. I know, I’ve paid them to do it. Many times. (Eight days of shooting, one outfit a day, $500/per outfit = $4000, you’re about there.) Sarah Palin was nominated on August 29, or 54 days ago. Do the math. Fifty-four times $500 is $27,000.
This is why we keep the bimbos in front of the camera.
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Think of how far the 150K would have gone at Wal-Mart…
I’d be happy spending $150 every 54 days on clothes.
Well, at least that $150 K made her and her family look good (I’m a glass half full kind of guy).
You’re right Jane, talking about the Palin’s wardrobe makes my head jurt too.
Her wardrobe cost more than my house.
Go to the Pittsburgh and area real estate websites and see how many nice, solid, single-family Pennsylvania houses in nice, solid neighborhoods you can find for under $150,000. A lot.
Did Levi get a trip to Neiman Marcus, too?
Wal-Mart? Feh. Target.
Isn’t Ms. Hazlett the granddaughter of one of the NBC/General Electric elites? If so, then I’m sure she’s able to wrap her head around this one.
Speaking of Courtney, why don’t she and Willy Geist just go on and do it already? Geeeesh!
I forget. Do you live in Real America or Unreal America?
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Jane – I don’t know where I read it as a comment here but someone wrote something that made just huge sense: Cindy McCain took Sarah shopping. Apparently, the first time after this happened, there is a photograph of the two of them together and CindyLouWho looks just so proud..as if she had her own creation…
This makese sense to me. The RNC did not use a stylist – they used CINDY!! Someone said, “Well, Sarah can’t look any less than Cindy – let’s have Cindy take her out shopping so that she looks at the same level as Cindy.” Wa-la — Mrs. “I own 7 houses” was the stylist. She’s not someone who has ever had to hew to a budget, so she bought for Sarah as if she were buying for herself. Q.E.D.
Stacy and Clinton make over regular hockey lovin’ peeps all the time for the low low price of $5000.
This is all just another episode of Let Them Eat Cake.
Oh, Toby, you have it. It was a bonding moment. After all, Cindy McCain has people’s entire mortgages dangling from her earlobes. Palin probably talked her down.
Real enough to me, it is.
Then Cindy realized what she had done and promptly went out to locate that Golden Vampire number to elevate herself to Goddess of Excess. Just to remind everyone of who the Sugah Momma is.
I don’t know about that. Palin is dressed infinitely better than Cindy IMO. Cindy’s style is distractingly unattractive.
blurb at TPM:
I live in Unreal America – California. ;)
I loved when Tina Fey did the thumbs down with a raspberry during her Palin “press conference”! lol
Makeup too! Rainbow tour isn’t complete without $13,200 worth of makeup & services in a month.
Despite the money Sarah never looks that great in her clothes. She just can’t pull it off somehow. Haven’t figured out why but she still looks like the clothes don’t suit her.
And nobody would have minded if she’d have paid the bill herself! It’s that she made RNC donors pay the tab for their nominee’s bad judgement that is objectionable. Cindy could have, and should have, IMO, paid the bill herself. It’s pocket change to her.
ROFLMAO!
I guess clothes should have the same rights as people…goodness knows, there are a lot of empty suits walking around.
and how many times have we seen Hillary in the same orange pantsuit? and we know the clinton’s can afford new suits
I love it when GOP apologists say “do the math.”
Karl’s math, maybe.
Well, I think they’re OK. I respond rather negatively to the Bush Boy swagger she’s workin’.
It seems about time that Palin do a dress conference, n’est pas?
Unless someone else bought that really sharp suit
I would place odds it came from the $5,000 Altier trip
Maybe she did…Maybe Cindy made a contribution to the RNC equal to the amount of the clothes? Can they work it that way to get the charitable deduction vs. using it as a business expense? IANA accountant.
Should be less for a hockey mom. Joe SixPack prolly drinks only Grolsch. No Bud.
and what’s with all the red leather jackets?
eCAHN – I just breathed my lunch out my nose – that is sooooo funny — a ‘dress conference’ — do we get to call it ‘a dresser’ now, too? hehehehehe. omg. Of course, it wouldn’t work with Hillary – ‘pant suit conference’ just doesn’t have the same feel to it.
Is Obama still wearing those shoes with the holes in the soles?
ROFL. Good one. I’m pleating for more!
except that even with $150,000+ …she has – and I’m not just talking about that Michael Jackson Thriller red leather number either -
she repeated a rather hideous Muddy Brown with yellow airbrushing Avon Lady Conventioneer outfit on Monday
I did so love her acknowledgment of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuits. She won me over a little when she said that at the convention. very cute.
I am thinking of how Hillary always looked – completely put together, every hair in place, beautiful clothes in which she was comfortable. Shining example of well-dressed. Sarah sorta looks thrown together.
Be careful not to trip on your hemline, which must be going lower & lower cosidering how the market is doing.
Ew. Where is Mr. Blackwell when we really really need him? Do you have a link to a pic of this Glamour Don’t? would love to see it.
It’s the hair thing.
Infamous fashion critic Mr. Blackwell dies
OK, I admit I have no idea who Courtney Hazlett is. She sounds like an airhead but that is pretty typical for cable news.
Like a $400 haircut, this is a non-issue. It’s only significance is how merchandized political figures have become and by the sheer amount how out of touch with ordinary Americans they are.
been tryin to find it ever since I noticed the repeat – still googling
But seriously, this was an educational post.
Her style is very naughty librarian. It works for her IMO. Just what we all want in a lady politician, repressed on the outside, a sexual barracuda in the oval office./s
If she can manage to think about a campaign wardrobe and spend what she did, then she can manage to think about the campaign and spend time with the free press doing unscripted press conferences.
Joe looks fine in his suits and manages press conferences too.
Palin needs to keep it equal.
Yeah, it’s a “whew! so hot in that empty conference room, my my” look. intentional tease, you betcha.
and the aforementioned incongruous lumberjack walk.
Stop, you have me in stitches.
He’s the guy who just died, right?
oh that was for Twain.
What’s particularly delicious about all of this crap is that the Rs started it, and now they are reaping what they have sown. All those times we said IOKIYAR? Ha! Now it’s not anymore.
I can’t needle Palin enough.
I’ve been writing television shows for about twenty-five years. For what it’s worth, we actually repeat outfits very often. From scene to scene, since many are supposed to occur on the same day. And from episode to episode.
Or she could brush up on the duties of the job for which she is applying.
Yeah. I guess so. I knew he died, I didn’t know it happened recently. I live in a bubble.
She’s not one of the Hollywood elite, she’s applying for the job of a Public Servant.
Unless John McCain now pals around with celbrities…
There was a report that the average plumber makes about $38K per year. So the Palin family makeover spent 24 times as much as Joe the (unlicensed) plumber would make in 2 months. Joe, or more accurately Sam: How does it feel to be played for a chump?
Yep, Palin’s a real slacker. Leaves the guys panting though.
ahem, celebrities.
CEOs of ratings agencies up on Waxman’s hearings. All say: who could have known? Can’t wait for Waxman to take them to the woodshed.
interesting tid-bit: her campaign wardrobe will be donated to the outgoing VP.
So Jane, if you combined the wardrobe budgets for Liz Hurley, Connie Nielsen and Janeane Garofalo in Permanent Midnight, do you make it to $150K ? From your back-of-the-envelope math, I’m guessing you wouldn’t.
Or to look at it another way: how many wardrobe bills for the lead actress in a Hollywood production do you have to add up before you catch up with Palin’s bill for two months of campaigning?
I’m only going to visualize Cheney in Palin’s clothes if that 150K included a trip to Victoria’s Secret.
making her trademark look
He just went to that big Nieman Marcus in the sky…..probably expired after watching one too many Palin kissup pieces on “Entertainment Tonight”.
try the link at 28
Somebody asked about Obama’s shoes. I dunno. Anybody? he gets ‘em re-soled. doesn’r just run out and get new ones.
The Cindy-Sarah look did him in.
Did Sarah actually buy these clothes or did a staffer do the shopping?
I wasn’t sure or if it was some orther fashion type. personally, I prefer the Oscar Madison Collection.
If they want to compare her to a Hollywood actress, that’s fine with me.
Obvious question: It costs Sarah Palin six figures to look like Sarah Palin. How much does it cost Tina Fey?
I really think they’re trying to see if they can win simply by making our heads explode on hearing their bullshit.
DING DING DING!
We have a winner!
Yes, it is all pretty incredible. They were all professional, did nothing wrong, etc., etc.
watertiger
what!!?!?!? did the makeup apply itself on her face and then remove itself before she went to bed?
Really? We haven’t heard enough about Sarah’s clothes?
Just how much educating do you need?
There are a lot of issues out there for us to talk about, unless the point is to stir this pot up some more. Or, focus on the shallow issues which will bring in more commenters for more revenue…
Liberal Capitalism at its best.
Somebody asked about Obama’s shoes. I dunno. Anybody? he gets ‘em re-soled. doesn’r just run out and get new ones.
photo
What does the campaign spend on Todd Palin’s waredrobe?
Beat me to it!
Man, do I hate being late to this post!
Will, I think everything the campaign spends is due to the donors’ bad judgement, so I don’t mind at all seeing the silliest and most wasteful expenditures possible.
$150,000 – that could go a long way for…
a food bank
health insurance (to cover a few families for a year)
paying for home heating oil
list goes on
obviously it was Cindy
actually those shoes are hand-me-downs from another Illinois Democrat..
no. I meant what Jane wrote about how much it should cost for TV shows. I’ve heard alot about Palin, McCain’s makeup, the whole deal.
that picture was from the summer, i think.. I assume he got them re-soled by now. But has he gotten holes again? I need to know.
$150k can get you a pretty high end kitchen remodel in the Bay Area.
True, anything that will get their goats is fine with me!
If a staffer bought those clothes, it’s still an outrage. But if someone handed Sarah the credit card with instructions to buy appropriate clothing and she spent $150,000….well then, she’s a thief.
Adlai !
Sarah is an intellectual. I wish I was.
Heck, I never get any briefing papers myself. But I do read for fun, just as Sarah does.
am assuming THIS was posted somewhere in those 648 comments
Just how much educating do you need?
Much as I can get.
So how does the Palin wardrobe contrast to the Edwards and Clinton haircuts? Will this be a sound rebuttal to the next haircut smear?
He’s just jealous.
707! That guy in the audience looks so happy that about his ticker gettin’ a kickstart.
Homer and Marge always wear the same outfit week after week…I think McLiar sleeps in his clothes.
Why?
We’ve beaten this issue to death.
Oh, I understand the ramifications and implications, but still.
There are other issues.
Geez, Demi! Girls (and boys) just wanna have fun! Why do you wanna be such a buzz kill! We’re serious so much of the time. This is a time to be giddy for a few minutes. Enjoy the breather!
shee-it. You effin’ betcha, Ms. Palin. Oh, I so eat up every thing you’re saying.
blech.
Orrin Hatch on the teevee acting like a WATB
Remember the grief Clinton took over her cleavage? oy.
that fool actually just said that if we want a cool, calm collected leader wehace better elect McCain. He must be off his meds
One would expect – the good Governor – friend of working people – to buy her stuff at LL Bean – those outdoor outfits can be “tweaked” just so by a really good seamstress!
Oh! When is he not a WATB? ;]
apparently transcends generational lines…looks like a still from SuperBad
She’s the entertainment reporter on ‘Morning Joe’, and usually appears near the end of the show around 8:45 am or so to offer pulse pounding insights on the movie industry and celebrity gossip.
help me…what an asshat. Like the GOP has ever had any concen about unions except for ahow to bust them up.
Thanks Jane.
digg
When sentience attacks …
just now caught Mrs Greenspan admitting she was “wrong” in her misreading the public after 3rd debate
i had never heard him in an extended interview before but wow he is whining about everything. Makes me want to send him a binky
Here’s another goddamn thing. Where, in Real Small Town America, where the deer and the antelope play, do you find these kinds of clothes? I like nice clothes sometimes (I use the per wearing calculation when investing in nice threads), but really, you have to go to a uptown place to find this kind of couture. And it’s called couture.
This isn’t a working wardrobe, it’s wearing your money on your sleeve, or our money on your sleeve. That’s why people are calling Palin on her bullshit. Again!
She’s a Big Fat Lyin’ Liar.
we must treasure those moments, as they come but only once in a blue moon
Buzz-kill?
You’re funny. I prefer to have a good time. But I don’t do so at the expense of someone else, all the time.
Ann? You’ve had rough days and harsh comments that I’ve noticed and I didn’t take you down.
Is it such a bad thing to talk about serious issues?
I was referring to the fact that Jane referenced my comment at the top, that’s all.
Just basking in my 15 minutes.
:(
BT upstairs
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Not a bad thing but it gets tiresome for 24 hours a day. This is morning – not ready for the heavy stuff yet.
oops
707! Hot for teacher!
She has the face to launch a thousand Chips.
I think there are plenty of non-heavy threads here.
Me? I have a coupla books on my night stand when I can’t take the heavy stuff here. Or, there’s gardening or cooking.
Hear you though.
Funny how people here on this non-heavy thread are getting heavy with me.
Ok. Here’s my question: Did the total of $150K cover her wardrobe alone, or did they outfit her entire family for that? Just curious.
Hey!
Cindy may have taken her shopping, but someone else chose the clothes. Cindy has no taste.
As you should.
So because the current subject isn’t what you feel like talking about right now, everyone should be quiet? There are plenty of other comment threads on different subjects.
Oh and Courtney Hazlett is the same reporter that labeled Spike Lee…”uppity” for his comments regarding Clint eastwood’s film
I did not say everyone should be quiet.
Please don’t put words in my mouth, er fingers.
Question no ones asked yet. Just curious. What does Palin’s sister do/look like? The whole reason for Troopergate. Since the governor uses her family for props on the campaign trail, sister info can be considered germaine.
I’m with you. Her clothes seem more like a bragging right than actual fashion. but then again, I buy my stuff at vintage cloth stores and target
ouch!! that’s gonna leave a mark!!
you said: There are plenty of other comment threads on different subjects.
Did you read my comment at 12o?
this is what I said
I think there are plenty of non-heavy threads here.
So?
Demi, I’m all about tolerance from both sides. But Jane, the owner of this blog, put a post up and invited people to have fun with it for the short time that it will be commented on. Posts have a shelf life of about an hour +/-, or 24 hours beyond which comments are turned off. I feel it is incumbent on those of us who want to comment to pick up the tone and run with it; if you don’t like the particular post, turn the page. Go to the next one, which may be more serious. I wasn’t trying to hurt your feelings. And I’m sorry if it did hurt your feelings. Just as I’m sure you don’t mean to be preaching to the rest of us for laughing at the ridiculousness and wastefulness of spending more than the value of my house on a few weeks worth of “work clothes.” Tolerance works both ways.
I’m not laughing at anything.
here we go, from Politico:
The Republican National Committee has spent more than $150,000 to clothe and accessorize vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her family since her surprise pick by John McCain in late August.
$49,425.74 spent at Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis and New York combined in early September.
$75,062.63 spent at Nieman Marcus in Minneapolis in early September.
$4,714.49 spent on hair and makeup through September, after reporting no such expenses in August.
Even divided equally between all the Palins, that’s still a lot of dough. And knowing Sarah Barracuda and the fact that she’s the candidate, the lion’s share would naturally go to her.
Knowing the GOP, we can guess what type of charity the clothes will go to after the campaign: Alaska for Better Dressed Governors.
bbl, pups. peace.
Palin is a “flunk out” of the Professor Henry Higgins University. Liza Dolittle she ain’t. That’s why the clothes look strange on her.
Jane, I’m with you on this.
I’ve been working as a stylist for over 20 years.
My budgets, which are getting tighter and tighter, are averaging about $2500 per commercial. Let’s hear it for the economy!
That’s to dress an average of 5-6 people. And there’s normally a business woman character every 4 to 5 jobs. That business woman can be done for $300-$500. And look good. Shoes, suit, blouse and all. I was doing the math. I could dress over 300 people for the price Palin paid for that Beverly Hills romp. Pathetic.
Who’s the fashion consultant for Palin? Paulson?
Boy if you can find that photo, put it up on Oxdown. Would be good to have.
Who’s the fashion consultant for Palin? Paulson?
That one made me laugh out loud.
….and the mystery shopper is robocaller extraordinaire: Jeff Larson.
VOILA!
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc…..in-clothes
Wanna be from back in the day.