I'm so proud of the nation's first lady Michelle Obama. Her fashions are always one of the favorite subjects of the media. Her mix of "off the rack" items coupled with designer fashions keeps her appealing and helps her represent our country in an extraordinary manner. However, there's a single question that's always hiding in the background- who pays for her wardrobe? The question has dogged every first lady in history from the likes of Dolly Madison through Laura Bush. Naturally, Mrs. Obama is not an exception. One thing I know for sure, the taxpayers are not footing the bill, contrary to what some critics say.
Joanna Rosholm, press secretary to the first lady explains it this way:
"Mrs. Obama pays for her clothing. For official events of public or historic significance, such as a state visit, the first lady's clothes may be given as a gift by a designer and accepted on behalf of the U.S. government. They are then stored by the National Archives."
The White House did say that the first lady doesn't borrow any clothing and that for the most part she buys her own clothes. The first lady and her predecessors have tried a variety of methods to keep cost down, including keeping some dresses in a rotation and switching separates, belts and accessories to keep fashions looking fresh.
Joanna Rosholm also says that some of the clothes are donated:
"Mrs. Obama pays for her clothing. For official events of public or historic significance, such as a state visit, the first lady's clothes may be given as a gift by a designer and accepted on behalf of the U.S. government. They are then stored by the National Archives."
Yahoo! Celebrity contributor Nancy Benac offers interesting, more detailed information on this subject.
I encourage the first lady to keep shining and representing the United States so well.
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