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"  Here, a closer look at the sartorial scrutiny of modern-day political figures. Could we stand to loosen our standards of style? You be the judge.           When President Obama recently introduced the first family&amp;#039;s Portuguese water dog, Bo, America&amp;#039;s leader was wearing tailored, ready-for-work attire and was criticized for &amp;quot;suiting up&amp;quot; for the occasion. Photo: Getty Images  You decide: ( online polls)           Alaska governor Sarah Palin found herself in a clothing-related controversy when it was discovered that the self-described middle-class hockey mom had a spendthrift side: The former beauty queen and VP hopeful&amp;#039;s campaign wardrobe was worth a whopping $150,000! Photo: Retna  You decide: ( online polls)           Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reviewed the U.S. troops at Wiesbaden Army Airfield in Germany in February 2005 wearing what some thought was a distractingly sexy look\u2014a long, sleek fitted black coat, a black skirt that fell above the knee, and knee-high stiletto boots. Photo: Getty Images  You decide: ( online polls)           Carla Bruni &amp;#039;s fondness for flats is no secret. But the demure style the former model has adopted since marrying French president Nicolas Sarkozy (who stands a mere 5&amp;#039;5&amp;quot; to her 5&amp;#039;9&amp;quot; frame) is often considered dowdy, especially alongside Michelle Obama, who prefers a leg-elongating, though still modest, kitten heel. Photo: Getty Images  You decide: ( online polls)           In 2002, then\u2013British prime minister Tony Blair raised eyebrows when he appeared at an Australian Commonwealth meeting with Queen Elizabeth II in attendance sporting a controversial dress shirt by British designer Paul Smith. The shirt&amp;#039;s offending mark? The brand&amp;#039;s famous &amp;quot;naked lady&amp;quot; image emblazoned on the inside cuff. Photo: Courtesy of the designer  You decide: ( online polls)           Decked out in a Hart Schaffner &amp;amp;amp; Marx tuxedo at the 2009 inaugural ball, President Obama wore a combination of black-tie (a notch-lapel jacket) and white-tie (a white bow tie) elements to what is traditionally a black-tie affair\u2014and the questionable pairing failed to escape the discerning eye of many a fashionista. Photo: Retna  You decide: ( online polls)           As Hillary Clinton  famously power-dressed her way up the political ladder in pantsuits, critics accused her of borrowing from the boys. But the moment she bared a little cleavage and switched to more colorful suits, her attire was deemed inappropriate for the job. Photo: Getty Images  You decide: ( online polls)           To stay stylishly in step with her fellow first ladies, British prime minister Gordon Brown&amp;#039;s wife, Sarah , reportedly rents her designer duds. Photo: Retna  You decide: ( online polls)           Despite the fact that former first lady Jackie Kennedy was often photographed in sleeveless shifts, Michelle Obama &amp;#039;s official portrait, almost a half century later, was met with disapproving chatter because of her decision to bare her arms. Photo: White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian  You decide: ( online polls)  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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