Obama's Visit to the UK - fit critique!

[pvrhye]

Originally Posted by Anthony Jordan

You're very welcome. As to the possible shawl collar, unfortunately even under quite careful scrutiny I can't make out what shape it might be, although I am sure recourse to the original would help. Regarding the gentleman with the half-faced lapels, I think that I see the straightish, but angling upwards, cutaway of the left side of his coat just about level with the bottom of his waistcoat, which makes me think that he is indeed in an evening tailcoat, the lapels nothwithstanding.

More generally, I also note at least one pair of gauntlet cuffs, and also that many of the buttons on display appear to be of the flat headed variety faced with satin, presumably to agree with the lapels of the coat.

Looks like a shawl collar with the outside edge unfaced. Kinda the reverse of what you see people often do with the satin edging.

 

[Jdeansmith11]

Kate definitely looks the best out of everyone

 

[coffeecupman]

The Royals (William and Charles) are dressed perfectly. The politicians lag behind, even tough I would not say that there is anything outrageous (OK trousers are too long, no shirt cuff showing). However, what really hurt my eyes (as well as those of my wife) was Michelle Obama's dress.

+1. She looks horrible. Even in the other white dress, she looks like a giant broom. This is the best that the Presidential family can do?

The posture of the Obamas in the first pic reminds me of the pose description I read from someone on here - the "zombie lunge". Love that one.

Looks like we've got to cede dress and poise to the Brits. I guess for ourselves we'll just have to be satisfied with bein' the best at blowin' **** up.

ccm