by Melanie Coffee Associated Press Not since Jacqueline Kennedy first donned her signature pillbox hats have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing. At this month’s Republican National Convention, couture was in the Minnesota convention hall all week. It kicked off at the Monday session with Cindy McCain and first lady Laura Bush in Oscar de la Renta. Vanity Fair editors estimated that McCain’s fierce saffron shirt dress with the popped collar, diamond earrings, four-strand pearl necklace, white Chanel watch and strappy shoes totaled up to $313,100. And Bush’s white sensible suit, Stuart Weitzman heels and pearl stud earrings would ring up to $4,325. While Bush’s fashion sense has blossomed into subtle elegance, McCain is still evolving in her style. The purple pantsuit and leather...
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