Fear the Vest: 9 Political Fashion Statements

Fear the Vest: 9 Political Fashion Statements

Barack Obama's Dowdy Denim

Metro-sexual in chief he is not. Back in ’09, Obama caused a fashion emergency when he showed up to throw out the first pitch at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in what fashionistas dubbed "Dad jeans" — or worse, "Mom jeans." Obama later defended himself on the "Today" show: "I hate to shop. Those jeans are comfortable. And for those of you who, you know, want your president to, you know, look great in his tight jeans, I'm sorry, I'm not the guy.”

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