Sean Spicer-Charlie Sheen Necktie Battle Highlights an Ill-Fitting Problem in Washington, D.C.
In a world where speaker of the house Paul Ryan explains what “dabbing” is (the popular dance move), it should surprise no one that White House press secretary Sean Spicer is having an online spat with a celebrity.
Charlie Sheen, a vocal critic of the new administration, fired a shot at Spicer on Twitter, calling him out on his choice of neckwear.
bro,
that shitty
Windsor
should b remodeled
to asphyxiate u.U R a shameful husk.
crawl back
into your mom
you baleful
noxious shoat.
? pic.twitter.com/cK1IaR2o3T— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) February 2, 2017
One might agree with Charlie (on that ugly tie, not that Spicer should be asphyxiated). The combination of a lime green tie with a violet shirt and navy blazer is an alternative fact we just cannot accept.
Spicer, in an interview with Fox News’ Jesse Watters this weekend, responded to Sheen, saying:
“I would just say I think my tie knot is really nice and it’s a shame that he chooses to focus on that. I think that I’m focused on promoting the president’s agenda, and if he wants to poke fun at my tie, that’s fine with him, but I will continue to do my best to tie a nice knot and represent the president to the best of my ability.”
On the subject of the tie knot in particular, it’s not difficult to side with Sheen — the apple-size double Windsor knot doesn’t so much complement Spicer’s ensemble as it highlights the size of his rotund face.
Spicer, however, is only one among a legion of fashion offenders in the Washington, D.C., elite. We’ve compiled just a few examples out of a growing ensemble of many:
First up is Orrin Hatch, Republican senator from Utah, upheld as an example of Washington’s acceptance of insane accessories. Behold this hideous polka-dot monstrosity he is wearing.
Maybe Hatch is a big fan of the game Twister, but given his seniority on the Hill, somehow we doubt that. There are a few justified occasions where you will see such large polka dots outside of a circus ring. This is not one of them.
Another shining example is former President Barack Obama, whose bizarre tan suit shows how important color and fit are in a so-called power suit.
The prez is in a tough spot, since his options are limited, he needs to give off an air of command and respect, so that pretty much limits him to either black or navy blazers. We don’t believe anyone who has access to the nuclear codes should be seen wearing beige. To boot, it doesn’t look like it’s his cut, either. His slim frame gets lost in all that fabric.
We now recognize the gentleman from Oregon, Democratic representative Mr. Earl Blumenauer, as perhaps one of the more confusedly dressed members of the legislative branch. Blumenauer is a fan of that sartorial seductress: the bowtie. He likes it so much it’s become his trademark.
He also seems to have a penchant for plaid or windowpane fabrics in his suits. Were we on his staff, we’d advise him to stick with one or the other. Much like Congress made us realize with their approach to healthcare, you can’t have it all. Ultimately, unless you are James Bond in black tie, or Bill Nye the Science Guy, perhaps avoid the bowtie in the first place.
These are but a few of the many style issues we’d love to see get cleaned up as they drain the swamp in D.C. Of course there are much bigger issues to tackle, but isn’t it all about the details?
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