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Tim Gunn mocks Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits

By Laura Rozen | The Envoy – Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The Twitterverse was abuzz at the undiplomatic critique leveled this week at Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's pantsuits-favoring fashion sense by style expert Tim Gunn.

"Why must she dress that way?" Gunn lamented, in an appearance on TBS' "Lopez Tonight" Tuesday, after host George Lopez asked for Gunn's judgment on the style of various U.S. female politicians. "I think she's confused about her gender [with] all these big, baggy menswear tailored pantsuits."

The audience gasped.

"No, I'm really serious," the "Project Runway" workroom leader continued, calling the ensembles "unflattering."

Gunn had strong praise, however, for Hillary Clinton's stewardship of U.S. foreign policy. But he argued Clinton's famous pantsuits are unflattering, and that at the very least she should lower the hemlines to cover her "cankles."

"I have great respect for her intellect and her tenacity and for what she does for our country in her governmental role," Gunn said. "I just wish she could send a stronger message about American fashion."

"Why, exactly, is that her job?" Jezebel railed at the exchange. "Apparently, it never gets old to mock Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's 'cankles' and pantsuits, at least if you're Tim Gunn and George Lopez, who took the sexist trash-talking to the next level on Lopez's show last night."

But Atlantic Monthly editor James Gibney said Gunn has a point, and the whole U.S. diplomatic corps could step it up.

"Tim Gunn is right: top U.S. diplomat should dress better, and so should all U.S. dips, who are mostly lumpy Lands-Enders," Gibney defended the Project Runway host on Twitter.

Gunn, who originally hails from the famously fashion-challenged nation's capital, also weighed in on Republican politicians Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann—as well as on the Jersey Shore's Snooki.

He spoke "at length on that fact that Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann are actually one person," the Huffington Post wrote, calling Gunn and Lopez during their exchange "as catty as a couple of Housewives."

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1,231 comments

abby • 9 mths ago
O.K. fashion guru Tim Gunn. If you're constantly on the go and have a pear shape and have more important things to think about, what would you suggest? The hair is a different matter. Realize it is hard to get to a salon, oh, I forgot, you carry your own hair stylist. Then you need to use that person more often, Madame Secretary. Tim, love ya on Runway but think these comments are out of line.
Pocho • 9 mths ago
teamobamma has been attacking his prospective 're-election' opponents since he was elected.
I expect to see more of these anti-hillary articles as the campaign progresses......
Chris • 10 mths ago
When I think of Hillary, the absolute last thing on my mind is her pants.
- Adela Juliana 10 mths ago
  most be because you are an idiot/ chris
- Jigstein 10 mths ago
  no Adela you are an idiot since you cannot spell correctly.
- Wonderlizard2000 10 mths ago
  Her pants weren't alluring to Bill either
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Buckley's angel • 10 mths ago
I'd vote for a politician who wore bib overalls if they actually gave a darn about us.
Raleigh • 10 mths ago
Never heard of Tim Gunn. We have way more serious problems than pants suits.
- Kryptik 10 mths ago
  like what?
- suzy l 10 mths ago
  I certainly agree that pants suits are at the BOTTOM of our list of what needs
  to be scrutinized or created by this country.
  
  It seems we always get distracted from what is really important.
  
  That is how we find ourselves with OBAMA for president and stuck in a do-nothing rut.
  
  However the media goes on as if nothing were happening!!!
  
  Do we really have any national priorities anymore? IT SEEMS WE DON'T, and we will pay dearly while the world falls down around us!!
  
  WILL AMERICA WAKE UP IN TIME, OR EVER?. . . . . . . . .
- Elmer F 10 mths ago
  He's that Queen on Project Runway with that dominatrix Heidi Klum. They are forever promoting it on Bravo.
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A.A.J. • 10 mths ago
Not news. Just useless prattle, repeated by other news agencies.
babykittennc • 10 mths ago
Hilary Clinton is a 60 some year old woman. I'm just glad she doesnt show up for work in a shift, scuffs and her curlers.
- D 10 mths ago
  I think her politics suck...................but even she would be better than the ''community organizer'' joke in the W.H. NOW.
- preppylilkitten 10 mths ago
  I didn't know she was 60, she looks pretty good for someone that's 60 :/ that being said, who cares what she wears, I would rather see her in pantsuits then hooker heels and a mini
Martin • 10 mths ago
If you hadn't posted his comment all over the net on this forum, no one would have ever known what he said because the Lopez show is not really watched by anyone...Right? Low ratings, obscure channel soon to end.
- Steve M 10 mths ago
  I agree except TBS is hardly an obscure channel. It has more viewers than most other cable stations. His show, however, is an entirely different matter. Oh and don't foget Obama was on the George Lopez show, he even ran a commercial for it.
- DC6stock 10 mths ago
  Obama is trying to keep the Mexican vote, because his ratings are slumping. What do you expect from a loser leader.
- Anarchycoming 10 mths ago
  a bunch more blatant lies thats what
netprophet • 10 mths ago
WHO CARES!?
StephanieP • 10 mths ago
That's why Gunn's expertise is apparently fashion, while Hilary's is diplomacy. I think I'd much prefer being known for my diplomacy than I would for fashion. I guess it's a slow news day.
- Jerico kane 10 mths ago
  Hilary has experence as a diplomat? I would rate her skills similar to Gunn. But that would leave them both negitive. Kinda like my spelling... not very good
LBJames • 10 mths ago
I feel dumber just for reading this.
TerryGarman • 10 mths ago
Is this news?
observation • 10 mths ago
Actually, Hillary Clinton is doing professional women a service. She should ignore criticisms from idiots who expect her to dress in what they consider a "ladylike" way.
Women who have serious business to transact do not need to be distracted by uncomfortable (and unhealthy) pantyhose, foot-deforming high heels, skirts which keep women worried about what they are revealing when sitting down, spending lots of time to shop for what is considered currently fashionable, etc.
Pantsuits are also acceptable in other parts of the world, as many women wear them.
Irene P • 10 mths ago
If Hilary wore a dress some-one out there would find fault with it, I don't care if she wears a feed bag as long os she doea her job.
DavidnLilly • 10 mths ago
NO. ONE. CARES.
You asked for it • 10 mths ago
Better question: Why must he talk that way?
Ken • 10 mths ago
Ps, I wish she had beat obama. He really snowed me. He is an idiot
michaelc • 10 mths ago
Hillary wears those baggy pantsuits so that she looks proper in front of the Arab men when she visits the Middle East. They look almost like the getups that Arab women wear when they are playing soccer. I have to admit that it is probably a lot more comfortable than skirts and stockings, especially if you have to do a lot of traveling, which she does. The Army camo BDUs don't look very dressy but you can still get a good night's sleep in them if you have to. In my day, you would never think of marching in a formal parade in them like the GIs do today.
Lilyloo • 10 mths ago
She may not look like a fashion plate but at least he is doing something worth while in stead of making rude remarks. Give it a rest and get over your self. There are more important things in life and some people have more on their minds than spending all their lives buying sime of that crap you call fashion. I wouldn't be caught dead in a lot of that junk you call fashion. She is a good woman so leave her alone and pick on someone your own size for a change!
Steve • 10 mths ago
And in other news Hilary asks why does Tim Gunn dress like a man but talk like a sissy?

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