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The Fashion Plates Of CPAC (Cat Calls Optional)

Betsy Rothstein Gossip blogger
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The idea of “fashion” at CPAC would be a loose interpretation of how fabric functions this week at the Marriott Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor. It’s more like how little can I wear and how much flesh can I expose and still walk around upright with a deep sense of accomplishment that says, “Yes, I got dressed this morning.”

The men largely wear the uniform — a suit and tie combo. (RELATED: Bros At CPAC)

It’s the women who have more leeway, as they always have according to longtime attendees of the conference.

By the way, is there ice and snow on the ground or is it now summer as opposed to say, the dead of winter?

(Just asking questions.)

1. THE SLIT SKIRT IS IN 

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2. SLEEVELESS AND RED SPELLS POWER. 

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3. A SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL BLACK DRESS AND FLAWLESS SKIN IS ALWAYS A HIT 

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4. FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRESS LIKE THIS

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5. BAREFOOT AND WALKING AROUND CPAC: WHY NOT? 

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6. UM, IS THERE A SKIRT IN THERE SOMEWHERE?  

shortskirt

 

7. HEIDI FLEISS MIGHT REALLY APPRECIATE THESE SHOES

hookershoes

 

8. CONSERVATIVE VALUES, ANYONE? 

shortandtight

 

9. CAN THIS WOMAN BORROW THOSE BOOTS TO HER LEFT? 

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10. FABRIC SHOULD NEVER LOOK THIS UNCOMFORTABLE

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11. BIG, BLACK POLKA DOTS CAN MAKE A GIRL STAND OUT IN A CROWD

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12. KEEP CALM AND WEAR PINK

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13. ALL ZIPPED UP AND READY TO GO 

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14. LOTS OF LEGS AT CPAC 

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15. EXCUSE ME, BALD GUY, STOP GAWKING 

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