11 seconds ago 2009-12-16T11:40:04-08:00
If Sonia Sotomayor is confirmed to the Supreme Court, she'll be wearing black robes for the rest of her life. So her confirmation hearing may be a last chance to show her sense of style, and it was hard not to notice that she wore the same blue suit that she wore a month ago while meeting with senators.
A fashion faux pas? Not really. It's not in the job description of a judge to be a fashionista. But it does reveal that she is new to the political spotlight. Women politicians are well aware that their fashion sense is heavily scrutinized.
Unlike other high-powered women in Washington, Sotomayor's attention to fashion will only need to last as long as the hearings -- video crews and photographers aren't allowed in the high court chambers when the court is in session. And besides, there's nothing more classic than black ... robes.
Is this worth talking about? We were of two minds here in the newsroom. Some said just talking about her clothes was sexist. Others found it interesting that she hadn't paid much attention to her image. What do you think? Give us your feedback on Twitter @AP_Courtside.
-Beth Davidz, AP reporter, Washington
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