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The year in political fashion Jonathan Capehart, Washington’s best-dressed political blogger, reviews the highs and lows of sartorial choices in 2012.
Rick Santorum brought sweater vests out of the shadows during his failed bid for the Republican presidential nomination. His austerity message clearly applied to his own sleeves.
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Mitt Romney had a campaign filled with bad days. But his missteps rarely applied to his clothing. If you were 65 and in as good a shape as the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, you'd wear snug-fitting jeans, too.
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Romney running mate Paul Ryan is also in great shape. Pity he used a photo shoot for Time Person of the Year (he was runner-up) to show off the goods. #cheesy
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On the campaign trail, Ryan was more often spotted in ill-fitting, baggy shirts.
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President Obama trotted out this number at least twice this year, and it made my list for bad political fashion . Light brown is a no-no for those of us with Obama’s skin tone.
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Ann Romney’s took heat for wearing a t-shirt by designer Reed Krakoff that retailed for $990. But I thought it looked great on her . Definitely an edgy choice for a wanna-be first lady.
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Ann Romney’s Republican National Convention speech may have been so-so, but her dress was a knock-out. A dame can never go wrong with red, especially when said red number is by Oscar de la Renta.
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Michelle Obama had a lot riding on her shoulders with her speech at the Democratic National Convention. But in this sleeveless pink-and-gold number by Tracy Reese, the first lady delivered on style and substance that night in Charlotte.
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Okay, so this chic action photo of Hillary Clinton is from 2011. But it wasn’t until Summer 2012 that it went viral via “Texts from Hillary .” Nothing says power like sunglasses, a BlackBerry and a C-17 military plane.
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Sarah Palin was all over the place with this outfit, worn while stumping for Missouri Senate candidate Sarah Steelman. The superman t-shirt screamed: “laundry day!” The Capri pants were fine, even with that belt. Don’t get me started on her wedges. Any taller and they’d qualify as stilts.
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The David Petraeus affair gave us several notable fashion moments. Much discussed was Paula Broadwell’s choice of a halter top for an appearance on "The Daily Show" in January. Bare shoulders, ruffles, high-wasted black pants. My colleague Ruth Marcus wrote it was “not what your mother would advise you to wear on national television.” I thought Broadwell looked superb. Between her vixen-like outfit and name she’d make the perfect Bond girl -- or villain.
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Meanwhile, Petraeus family friend gave mad fashion during her 15 minutes of fame. This pink number with the silvery pumps was rather elegant. You just know she knows the world is watching and wants to make a good impression. Well, at least try to.
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More Kelley. This form-fitting yellow dress was in keeping with the simple elegance of the pink one. It worked well with her skin tone and hair and the giant rock on her ring finger. The pink paper shopping bag? Not so much.
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In the days after Superstorm Sandy hit, Chris Christie and his blue "Chris Christie: Governor" fleece never parted. The New Jersey governor really didn't need to identify himself. Still, it was probably helpful as he hopped on and off Marine One for a tour of storm damage with President Obama.
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