Too Much Attention?

Palin's $150,000 wardrobe has gotten much attention from the media, and a jab was even made at the amount Palin's clothing cost on SNL. The question I would like to ask is this: Are Palin's pricey outfits receiving too much coverage from the media?

Yes, $150,000 is more than the majority of people would spend on clothing, but is it really that big of a deal? Did this deserve to have its very own article?

The media's explanation for Palin's wardobe coverage (as I gathered from the article), was that as Palin is trying to appeal to the "working-class voters," her wardrobe does not necessarily reflect that.

Palin's wardrobe has changed over the course of her campaigning, but I don't think that has to be considered as negative as the media is making it out to be. Yes, Palin's wardrobe might not be that of the typical working class voter. However, her wardrobe could be an effort to make her appear more professional, seeing as Palin's reputation has been somewhat tarnished by the media, which has been partially successful in portraying her as an ignorant politician.

Either way, I think any possible reasons for Palin's wardrobe change are not significant enough to have received media attention. There are probably more compelling stories that could have been written in its place.