Here’s a snapshot at fashion choices made by wives (first ladies, queens etc) of some of the world’s political leaders. As you’ll see, there is a wide spectrum of style and age.
#1. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. Besides being seriously good looking (being a former model doesn’t hurt), I think France’s first lady has pretty good taste also. While looking around for photos of what she wears (and what she didn’t wear during her former career!) I noticed that she (or whomever is picking out her clothes) likes this weird purple color. I don’t really dig it but they say purple represents royalty so maybe she is able to stand being married to President Sarkozy (who does not share her good looks) by pretending to be Marie Antoinette. Bottom line: she pretty much always looks polished and put together. Lots of simple, tailored lines (the girl is stick-skinny) while still looking sexy and feminine but not slutty (guess she had enough of that before). So tempted to include a link to one of her modeling photos. I think my brothers read this though and I don’t want to point them in the direction of a nude woman. I digress. Ladies and gentlemen: Carla.
- France’s First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy
#2: Chantal Biya. Well, this is the first time I’ve ever hear of Ms. Biya and to be honest I don’t really know anything about Cameroon. After doing a bit of fast Googling though I know that the below shot of their leader’s wife is pretty representative of her overall style. I love how different cultures have different standards for style. I wonder if big hair and wild colors is really in there or if Chantal just wants to create an image for herself. Either way, kudos. I don’t know how to use hairspray, let alone walk with a smile in 5 inch heels.
Cameroon's First Lady, Chantal Biya
#3. Michelle Obama. People have been chattering about Mrs. Obama’s clothes ever since she and Barack hit the campaign trail. It’s been a sort of bumpy ride from what I surmise from the big fashion gods but regardless, I’ve been interested in what she wears ever since I found out that the gloves she wore on inauguration day were from Jcrew. She’s had a few uglies along the way, but I think overall our First Lady looks pretty dang good. Some of her strengths: she has zero arm fat, looks stunning in a ball gown, and is arguably the most fashionable first lady we’ve had in the White House since Jackie. Sorry Laura. I noticed while looking at former US first ladies’ style choices that a lot of them seemed to sacrifice looking attractive for looking professional/conservative. I think Michelle dresses appropriately but without looking like a librarian. Ugh, sorry again, Laura.
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama
#4: Queen Rania Al Abdullah. It could be my ingrained American obsession and misunderstanding of royalty, but this woman might just be a magical princess. She’s gorgeous, has a front row seat on the
International Best Dressed List, and is a super do-gooder in Jordan. Oh, and a mom of 3. And married to a king. And she has 1,473,852 people following her on
Twitter. And she has gained 3 followers in the last 5 seconds. The woman is kind of a big deal.
Jordan's Queen Rania Al Abdullah
#5. Nobuko Kan
Last but not least, we have Japanese First Lady, Mrs. Kan. From the photos posted of her in the cyber world, she appears to be a pretty conservative and traditional dresser, often attending political functions in a kimono, like the one featured below. I would like to point out that Mrs. Kan is the only First Lady in the world who can wear a kimono to a formal event without other people thinking she is pandering to her hosts.
Nobuko Kan
