Remember Nixon's Checker speech about Pat's "Republican" cloth coat?

[question everything]

No such thing anymore. The inaugural balls were described as the night of the "long fur coats." (and cowboy boots and cowboy hats)

[DemBones DemBones]

1. But you won't see Laura Bush in fur, I'll bet.

Which is odd, considering how little they care what anyone thinks. If I had her money, I'd wear full-length sable. Fur IS the best in cold weather!

[grasswire]

2. Laura's day ensemble -- white dress and coat.....

...was made of the finest cashmere, and beaded to boot!

Her evening ensemble cost somewhere around $20,000 according to the fashion mavens.